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Health NewsTeens Keep the Acne in Line
Acne recommendations help diagnose and manage skin condition in teens and kids
Health NewsEmbargoed until 5/17@4pmCST*Pints Before Puberty Makes Risky Adults
Alcohol abuse higher in adults who started drinking before finishing puberty
Health NewsSmoke Makes Boozers Cloudy
Alcohol dependent smokers showed signs of aging on mental function tests
Health NewsCollege Girls Out-Boozing Boys
Alcohol consumption by college girls exceeded guidelines more than consumption by boys
Health NewsUnderstanding the Language of Cancer
Cancer terms not well understood by lay audience
Health NewsCare After Cancer
Cancer survivors often need physical and emotional care after cancer
Prescription DrugsLupus Rx In Utero Tied to Learning Issues
Azathioprine for lupus during pregnancy associated with developmental delays in kids
Health NewsA Close Look at Kids' Mental Health
ADHD and anxiety and behavior problems prevalent in US children
Prescription DrugsAttention to Autoimmune Arthritis Conditions
Autoimmune Arthritis Day draws attention to group of conditions on May 20
Health NewsOther Cancers After Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer survivors may have higher risks for second cancers
NaturalEsophageal Cancer is Probably a Carnivore
Esophageal cancer risks may be linked to diets rich in red and processed meats
Health NewsMore Pain, More to Gain from New Joints
Joint replacement surgery for more severe osteoarthritis may offer greater benefits
Health NewsStroke Risk Doubles in Depressed Women
Stroke risk for middle aged women with depression rises dramatically
Mental HealthCan Painkillers Keep Men Down?
Erectile dysfunction more likely in men with long term opioid usage and other factors
Health NewsSugary Drinks: Not So Sweet on Kidneys
Kidney stone risk climbs from consuming sugar sweetened drinks
Health NewsStay Safe and Clean during Summer Swims
Swimming pool filters contain bacteria that indicate need for better swimmer hygiene
Prescription DrugsLung Cancer Rx Better than Chemotherapy
Tarceva and cobas EGFR mutation test approved for advanced lung cancer
Health NewsHep C Infections Largely Undiscovered
Hepatitis C infections unknown to many of those infected and treatment rates are low
Health NewsIf You Offer It, They Will Drink It
Sugar sweetened beverages consumed more by kids with access to them at school and home
Health NewsAfter Hospital Discharge, Risks Still High
Heart attack and heart failure patients face high risk of death or return to the hospital
Health NewsPregnant? Reach for Folic Acid
Folic acid supplements in pregnancy linked to fewer heart defects in newborns
NaturalFish Oil Pills May Not Save Sinking Hearts
Heart disease patients at high risk of heart attack may get no benefit from fish oil supplements
Mental HealthGet Moving for the Fun of It
Depression symptoms in African Americans reduced if they are physically active
NaturalDebunking Belief That Vitamin C Blocks Gout
Vitamin C may not help gout patients