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Prescription DrugsAdvancing Treatment of Advanced Lung Cancer
Advanced non small cell lung cancer has two new enemies
Health NewsIs MERS A Global Threat? Maybe Not
MERS not an international public health emergency says WHO
Health NewsFood Allergy from the Outside In
Babies with eczema were six times more likely to have certain food allergies
NaturalLoving Coffee from the Bottom of Your Heart
Coffee consumption associated with several health benefits
Health NewsBitten by an Organ Transplant?
Rabies transmitted via transplanted kidney in rare case
Health NewsPsoriasis Tied to a Small Risk of Cancer
Psoriasis patients at risk for respiratory tract cancer and other cancers
NaturalHealthy Parents, Healthy Kids
Healthy eating habits of parents can positively influence children
FDA AlertsFDA Alerts Companies to Stop Illegal Sale of Treatments for Diabetes
Consumers being advised not to use these illegal diabetes products
Health NewsGetting Strong Before Cancer Treatment
Cancer prehabilitation may reduce treatment complications and improve outcomes
Health NewsCrime Story, Law and Order Actor Passes Away
Dennis Farina dies of blood clot in the lung
Prescription DrugsMedical Help to Quit Smoking
Bupropion and nicotine replacement therapy helped people quit smoking
Health NewsWith COPD, Beware of Tiny Brain Bleeds
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is associated with higher likelihood of cerebral microbleeds
Mental HealthTo Screen for Dementia or Not
Dementia screening tests might not help general population fare any better after expense
NaturalBreakfast-Skippers Beware
Coronary heart disease and heart attack risk rises in men who skip breakfast
Health NewsThe Soothing Power of Music in the ER
Pediatric IV placement was easier and less distressing in ER rooms where music was playing
Health NewsCan't Count on Those Calorie Labels
Daily calorie intake recommendations may not help diners make healthier choices at restaurants
Health NewsLife Expectancy Differs Across State Lines
Life expectancy in southern states found to be lower than other states
Health NewsBoys With Blowguns
Teenagers making homemade blowguns using online instructions
Health NewsA Parasite Strikes the Lone Star State
Cyclospora infection cases in Texas cause concern
Mental HealthMom, My Tummy Hurts!
Autism related tummy troubles linked to the bodys response to gluten and similar proteins
Health NewsCalifornia Finds Measles Cases
Measles infections found in European travelers in California
Health NewsNews Flash on Hot Flashes
Cancer survivors had more severe hot flashes than women with no cancer history
Health NewsSaving Faces and Making New Smiles
National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month recognized in July
Health NewsWhen Knee Surgery Gets Complicated
Arthroscopic knee surgery complications low but might be higher than reported