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Health NewsFDA Defines Gluten-Free for Food Labeling
New regulation will help protect patients with celiac disease
Health NewsMore US Babies Getting the Breast
Breastfeeding rates rise in US along with increased rates of newborn skin to skin contact
Mental HealthHow Mom's State of Mind Affects Obesity
Depression in mothers and feeding practices intersect to increase overweight risk in children
Health NewsPregnant Moms Breakin’ a Sweat
Pregnant moms exercised for lower rates of gestational diabetes throughout pregnancy
Health NewsButtered Up and Cheesy May Not Kill You
Saturated fat intake not linked to heart disease deaths or other risks for death
Health NewsFDA Warns of Rare but Serious Skin Reactions With the Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen could cause serious skin reactions
Health NewsBreast Cancer Survivors Get Healthier
Breast cancer patients reported positive changes in health behaviors
Prescription DrugsReplacing Hormones after Hysterectomy
Estrogen therapy after hysterectomy found to be saving lives of many women
Prescription DrugsBeacon Hill Pharmacy d/b/a Rxtra Solutions Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Sterile Products
Recall issued due to question of sterility assurance
Prescription DrugsOnce Bitten, Twice Shy
Allergy shots can reduce the risk of severe allergic reactions to insect stings
Health NewsA Hospital Epidemic
Healthcare associated infections a risk for older people
Health NewsPurity First Health Products, Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Specific Lots of Healthy Life Chemistry B-50, Multi-Mineral and Vitamin C Products
Supplement recall issued due to potential health risks
NaturalSleepy Mornings? Time to Go Camping!
Natural daylight resets internal clocks of humans away from artificial light
Prescription DrugsA New Disease Causing Fatigue?
Some chronic fatigue might be caused by human herpesvirus
NaturalToo Much Calcium for Kidney Patients
Chronic kidney disease patients may face higher death risk when taking calcium supplements
Mental HealthExercise for the Mind
Exercise may improve memory for people with mild cognitive impairment
NaturalDoes Vitamin D Prevent Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer incidence and mortality appear not to be associated with vitamin D supplementation
Prescription DrugsKeeping Vasculitis at Bay
Rituximab was safe and effective in preventing the return of ANCA associated vasculitis
Health NewsSalad Suspected In Summer Outbreak
Cyclospora infections tied to salad mix in Iowa and Nebraska
Health NewsSpotting and Managing Concussions
Concussion patients should wait for full recovery before returning to sports or school
Mental HealthExercise Role Models
Special needs children got more exercise if their parents were active
Health NewsCancer Crystal Balls
Melanoma lymph node metastasis can predict survival
Mental HealthA Connection Between Blood and the Brain?
Anemia linked to dementia in long term study
Prescription DrugsWhen Moms Can Give Babies a Shot
Flu shots in pregnant mothers protect babies from pneumococcal infection with PCV vaccine