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Body Art Safety
Body art is more common than ever. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 21 percent of US adults have at least one tattoo. Read on to learn these and some other important tips to keep in mind before heading to the tattoo parlor.
Ulcerative Colitis: Surgery May Be the Best Choice
Sometimes going under the knife can be a good thing.
FDA Approves Targeted Rx for Lung Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Iressa (gefitinib) for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors harbor specific types of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test.
New Schizophrenia Rx Approved
On July 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rexulti (brexpiprazole) tablets to treat adults with schizophrenia and as an add-on treatment to an antidepressant medication to treat adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).
Teen Athletes Feel the Pinch of Tommy John Surgery
When it comes to high school and college sports, young athletes who wind up too often on the field may also wind up in the surgical room.
Check Your Fruit and Veggie Intake
Remember how mom always told you to eat your veggies? Turns out many adults didn’t listen.
Procedure May Help Older Athletes Get Back in the Game
It can be easy to assume that aging means the end of exercise — especially when an injury is involved. But one surgery may help some older athletes get back in the game.
8 Tips for Beginning Yogis
Yoga is the poster child for inner peace but the practice also offers a number of challenging poses that can greatly improve your physical health.  Whatever the reason you decided to try yoga, be glad you did. Yoga not only feels great, it's great for you. And it may even help improve your mental and physical well being — on and off the mat.  
The Changing Course of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Treating prostate cancer is a balancing act — not too much treatment, but not too little. And it looks as though doctors may be getting better at balancing.
Tennis Health Benefits
A little time on the court can be a great way to stay in shape while having fun. According to The Better Health Channel, running up and down the clay during a game of tennis can keep you physically, mentally and socially fit.
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