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NaturalNutty for Life
Nut and walnut consumption tied to decreased chance of dying from cancer or heart disease
Health NewsThe High Pressure of Kidney Disease
Kidney disease linked to high blood pressure that does not respond to routine therapy
Prescription DrugsMama's Boys and the HPV Vaccine
HPV4 vaccinations higher in boys whose mothers accessed preventive care
Clinical TrialsBlood Cancer Rx Trial Halted
Celgene stops trial evaluating Revlimid for CLL in elderly patients
NaturalVitamin D for Doing Daily Duties
Vitamin D could prevent physical decline in older adults
Prescription DrugsA Simpler Treatment for Blood Clots
Venous thromboembolism may be safely treated with apixaban only
Health NewsKapow! NHL Still Getting Hit to the Head
Concussions among NHL players have not decreased since Rule 48 was introduced
Health NewsBreak a Sweat and Bust a Stroke
Stroke risk drops for those who work out regularly and vigorously enough to break a sweat
Health NewsWhen the Young Are Not Young at Heart
Heart disease and diabetes risk factors appear high among young Mexican Americans
Health NewsHug Your Heart after Cancer
Radiation induced heart disease a risk for cancer survivors who received chest radiation
Health NewsChemicals That Mess With the Thyroid
PFC exposure may be associated with changes in thyroid hormones
NaturalA Coffee Cancer Connection?
Coffee drinking not linked to lower risk of severe prostate cancer in study
Health NewsMaking Changes for a Healthier Heart
Heart disease patients who made lifestyle changes had reduced risk of death from heart problems
Mental HealthAntibody Trips Up Alzheimer’s a Bit
Alzheimers treatment trial found immunoglobulin to slightly alter plaque growth
Health NewsA Combo for Cardiac Arrests
Brain damage after cardiac arrest can be prevented with a combo of CPR and meds
Mental HealthDrop in Dementia
Dementia rates decreased in the UK over a twenty year period
Health NewsHey MERS, We Can See You
MERS diagnostic test approved by the FDA in emergency decision
Prescription DrugsProstate Cancer Therapy May Cause Kidney Trouble
Androgen deprivation for nonmetastatic prostate cancer increased risk of acute kidney injury
Mental HealthPracticing Moderation to Stay Sharp
Heavy drinking smokers mentally aged faster than moderate drinking nonsmokers
Health NewsStaying One Step Ahead of West Nile
West Nile outbreak in Dallas Texas shows potential ways to predict infections
Health NewsCancer Outcomes Tied to Your Genes
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment response and survival times poorer in African Americans
Health NewsHard-Hearted News About Belly Fat
Obesity at the waistlines of young adults may trigger serious heart problems
Health NewsMeasles Cases Cause For Concern in Canada
Measles cases in Whistler and Pemberton spur vaccine discussions
Mental HealthTeaching Teens to Keep Their Cool
Impulsiveness in teens reduced with guidance from community program