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Health NewsTreatment Options for Sensitive Teeth
Tooth hypersensitivity eased with filling or sealant as well as special toothpaste
Mental HealthToo Many Pregnant Teens Using
Pregnant teens in substance abuse treatment may need extra support to stay clean
Prescription DrugsAdvanced Prostate Cancer Rx Approved
Xofigo approved by FDA to treat advanced prostate cancer with bone metastasis
Prescription DrugsFDA approves Simponi
Simponi approved to treat adults with ulcerative colitis
Health NewsNot Your Garden Variety Skin Cancer
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma can metastasize and cause death
Health NewsHead Injuries May Hike Military Suicides
Study urges quality care for potentially suicidal military personnel
Health NewsMiddle Age: Not Too Late for Fitness
Heart failure risk can be reduced by getting in shape even if you’re middle aged
Health NewsThe Dream of an HIV Vaccine
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day stresses importance of research to create future vaccine
Health NewsRx That Put a Wrench in the Works
Anticholinergic medications may affect memory and mental faculties through long term use
Health NewsTicking a Lyme Disease Vaccine Off The List
Lyme disease vaccine seems effective and safe in early trial
FeaturesThe Many Faces of Anemia
Anemia is a common blood disorder that comes in many forms
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves New Rx, Xofigo
Xofigo approved to treat men with advanced prostate cancer
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Companion Diagnostic to Detect Gene Mutation
cobas EGFR Mutation Test approved to detect gene mutation associated with lung cancer
Mental HealthTrouble Coping With Parental Addiction
Depression rates higher in adults raised by parents with a substance addiction
NaturalDownside to Being Slim for Women
Endometriosis risk higher in women with a smaller body mass index
FeaturesWhat to Know About Angelina's Decision
Preventive mastectomies to reduce breast and ovarian cancer risks are personal choices
Mental HealthLooking for the Silver Lining Works
Anxiety symptoms lessen in adults who use emotional strategy of looking on bright side
Mental HealthSurprise! You're Expecting a Baby
Postpartum depression risk higher among mothers with unintended pregnancies
Mental HealthTeens Always Nodding Off May Need Help
Long lasting fatigue in teens may indicate depression or anxiety disorders
Mental HealthPositivity Yields Workplace Success
Positive attitudes and emotions in the workplace helped employees get ahead
Prescription DrugsRx Tag-Team Works Better for Weak Bones
Osteoporosis bone density increased using medicines in combination
Health NewsMosquitoes Pose Summer Threat
West nile virus death rates hit high in 2012 according to CDC data
Health NewsMisdiagnosing Post-Stroke Pain
Stroke patients may suffer debilitating pain that is treatable but often misdiagnosed
FeaturesMastering MS Doctor Visits
Multiple sclerosis patients manage doctors appointments with symptoms in mind