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Health NewsOlives, Nuts and Avocados, Oh My!
Prostate cancer patients who consume vegetable fats reduce risks
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves new Silicone Gel-filled Breast Implant
MemoryShape Breast Implant approved for use in women at least 22 years old
Health NewsPersonalized Breast Cancer Prevention
Breast cancer prevention therapy effectiveness varies according to SNP variations
Health NewsA Clearer Picture for Acute Chest Pain
Heart-related chest pain may be optimally diagnosed with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
Health NewsTeva and Active Biotech Report Positive Results from Phase IIa Study of Laquinimod in Active Lupus Nephritis
Laquinimod shows positive results for patients with lupus nephritis
Health NewsGoing Low Carb for Weight Loss
Low carbohydrate diets lead to more weight loss but higher cholesterol than low fat diets
Health NewsVideo Games: Friend or Foe for Autism?
Autistic children play video games more than siblings but spend less time socializing
Health NewsHealth Suffers When Money is Tight
Healthy behaviors in financially stressful times can head downhill
Health NewsCRASH! Was Your Child Buckled Properly?
Car seats and vehicle restraints for children save lives when used properly
Health NewsGetting Comfortable with OAB
Preparing for overactive bladder discussions with your doctor
Health NewsFDA Expands Use of Cancer Rx
Xgeva approved to treat giant cell tumor of the bone
Health NewsAnti-Balding Rx Doesn’t Mix With Alcohol
Alcohol intake reduced and sexual side effects found in men taking finasteride
Health NewsNot Just Celebrating Dad but All the Men
National Mens Health Week promotes healthy living through Fathers Day
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Xgeva
Xgeva approved to treat patients with giant cell tumor of the bone
Health NewsMore Dental Check-ups Better Than Fewer
Tooth loss rates were higher in patients that only visited the dentist once annually
Health NewsWeakened Immunity Disrupts Mood
Infections and immune disorders linked to increased risk of mood disorders
Health NewsClues to Weight in Certain Plastics
BPA linked to risk of being overweight in preteen girls but not in boys
Health NewsBerries Blamed for Hepatitis A Outbreak
Hepatitis A outbreak tied to frozen berries caused infections in eight states
Health NewsChills Up the Spine with Steroid Shot
Spinal fracture risks up with epidural steroid injection for back pain
Health NewsScrub-A-Dub-Dub Those Hands
Hand washing after restroom breaks may not occur as often as necessary
Health NewsSpeech-to-Text Unsafe for Drivers
Drivers heavily distracted by hands free texting function in cell phones
Health NewsToo Big a Nightcap May Not Help Sleep
Binge drinking linked to insomnia symptoms in older adults
Health NewsCombining Healthy Strategies
Healthy lifestyle choices had greater impact in greater numbers
Health NewsClear Sight Helps With Balance
Visual impairment and blurry vision found to affect quality of physical balance