Chronic Headaches, Health Costs, Cancer & the Elderly

Story Published: Aug 26, 2008 at 5:32 PM EST

Story Updated: Aug 26, 2008 at 5:32 PM EST

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As many as a quarter of chronic, daily headaches may be caused by major stress, such as financial problems, a serious illness, or a death in the family.

People living in the U.S. who don't have health insurance will pay 30 billion dollars this year for care.

The risk of most cancers seems to decrease after age 80. While previous research has linked old age with many different kinds of disease, new analysis indicates nearly all cancers peak at age 80.

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