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Health NewsFemale Pelvic Surgery No Sure Thing
Lifted pelvic organs can collapse again years down the line
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves First Nimodipine Oral Solution, Nymalize
Nymalize approved to treat brain hemorrhage patients
Health NewsMany Teens Still Dipping
Smokeless tobacco use has remained steady among American teens for past decade
Health NewsHot Flashes, Yes, But No Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease risk not affected by menopausal status
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Label Changes for Zolpidem Products
Label changes for new dosing recommendations approved for Zolpidem products
Prescription DrugsSpread of SARS-like Virus Sparks Concern
Novel coronavirus infections hint at possible human to human transmission
Health NewsShould the UK Endorse the PSA Test?
Prostate cancer deaths higher in England where screening lower
Mental HealthNo More Over-Screening for Depression
Depression screenings in primary care settings may harm unless symptoms are present
Mental HealthDoctors to Screen for Alcohol Misuse
Alcohol misuse screenings in primary care settings recommended for adults but not teens
Health NewsUnchecked Work Stress Can Hurt Your Heart
Coronary artery disease risk may be halved in frazzled workers with good lifestyle habits
FDA AlertsFDA Releases New Tool to Help Prevent Intentional Food Contamination
Food Defense Plan Builder software will help minimize risks of food contamination
Health NewsOne Meal, Half a Day's Calories
Eating at chain restaurants may raise risk of consuming excess calories
Health NewsSleeping Beauty to Protect the Heart
CVD and coronary heart disease risk up with sleeping troubles in postmenopausal women
FeaturesCatching Colds in the Summer Heat
Common cold in summer months caused by enteroviruses
Health NewsVietnam Vets, Agent Orange and Prostate Cancer
Aggressive prostate cancer linked to Agent Orange exposure in US Veterans
Health NewsLeaving the Nest with Special Needs
Children with special needs in health care need preparation to transition to adult care
NaturalGetting Mama's Milk in the NICU
Breast milk use in NICU units is increasing but still has a way to go
OTCA Little Boost from Formula
Breastfeeding after some formula use linked to better outcomes for small group of babies
Health NewsTexting, Driving Teens Take More Risks
Texting and driving teens more likely to drink and drive and not wear seatbelt
NaturalMore Lead Means Lagging Reading Scores
Higher lead levels in children linked to lower reading scores even for small lead amounts
Health NewsWhen Teen Mom Welcomes Baby #2
Repeat births among teenage mothers has decreased but remains high
Mental HealthNeeding a Little Help from Their Friends
Memory loss or confusion relatively common among older adults living on their own
NaturalCeliac's Focus on the Family
Celiac Awareness Month encouraging families to get tested
Health NewsFaces of Arthritis in May
Arthritis Awareness Month brings attention to subtypes of condition and patients