Therapy Bests Medication for Chronic Insomnia (HealthDay)While popping a sleeping pill may be the solution for an occasional sleepless night, people with chronic insomnia can get more and deeper sleep if they receive cognitive behavioral therapy to treat their sleep disorder.

Health Tip: Calming an Upset Stomach (HealthDay)Nausea can be caused by a variety of things — a bacterial or viral infection, pregnancy, food poisoning, or reaction to drugs or therapy. Here are suggestions from the Cleveland Clinic on how to ease that nauseous feeling:

Health Tip: When You Have a Cold Sore (HealthDay)Cold sores are small, red or purple blisters that usually appear on the lip or corner of the mouth. They often last a week or two, form a crust, then disappear.

Chernobyl Radiation May Boost Thyroid Cancer Risk (HealthDay)Childhood exposure to radiation from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster may raise risks for thyroid cancer, a new report finds.

COPD Often Improperly Diagnosed (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533245–>

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