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Mental HealthOh, How Times Have Changed
Intellectual disability rates in children affected by lifesaving technology
Prescription DrugsMedications Do More Than Prevent Breast Cancer
Breast cancer incidence lower in women taking selective estrogen receptor modulators
FeaturesWinning the War against Childhood Cancer
Leukemia strikes more children than any other cancer
Health NewsWhere the US Sidewalk Ends…
Allergy rates lower in foreign born American children than those born in the US
Prescription DrugsCancer Studies Often Flawed
Cancer research often lacks rigor to answer key questions
Prescription DrugsHow Much Do Your Meds Affect Surgery?
SSRI antidepressants linked to increase in poor surgery outcomes but reason is unclear
Prescription DrugsAnti-Seizure Rx Potiga Linked to Retinal Abnormalities and Blue Skin Discoloration
FDA warns public of Potiga causing skin discoloration and retinal abnormalities
NaturalWill One Drink Hurt the Baby?
Alcohol drinking during pregnancy debate continues
Health NewsTaking a Break From Food?
Intermittent fasting weight loss method explored
Health NewsNo Time to Hesitate Before Hip Surgery
Fractured hip surgery delays may increase long term risks
NaturalLess Juice, Fewer Calories
Juice with sugar increases calories consumed
Health NewsPediatricians Weigh in on Home Birth
Home birth not as safe as hospital or birthing center
Health NewsLooking at Eye Cancer in Kids
Retinoblastoma often diagnosed and treated later in minority and uninsured children
Mental HealthIt’s ADHD Any Way You Slice It
ADHD symptoms and subtypes appear similar in kids with low or normal IQ
Mental HealthThe Search for a Suicide Cure Continues
Suicide screening and prevention tools needed to lower rates in the US
Health NewsThat Might Not Be a UTI
Urinary tract infections overly diagnosed in older women visiting emergency departments
Health NewsCoffee May Reduce Return of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer survivors who drank coffee had fewer recurrences than non coffee drinkers
Health NewsGot Milk? It May Lower Kidney Stone Risk
Kidney stone risk may be lower for those who consume more dietary calcium
Clinical TrialsNIH Discontinues Immunizations in HIV Vaccine Study
HIV vaccine clinical trial shut down due to inability to prevent HIV infection
Health NewsUnderstanding 'Bird Flu' Patients
H7N9 bird flu cases and possible source investigated in China
OTCDiabetes and Aspirin May Not Always Mix
Diabetes patients with no history of cardiovascular disease may not benefit from daily aspirin
Health NewsMusic Icon George Jones Died of Respiratory Failure
George Jones has died of respiratory failure
Health NewsAttention to Infertility
Infertility Awareness Week from April 21 to 27
Health NewsEmbrace the Knee Brace
Osteoarthritis pain in the knee cap relieved by wearing flexible lycra knee brace