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Health NewsPregnancy Issues Now, Diabetes Later?
Gestational diabetes and preeclampsia during pregnancy increase risk of diabetes later
Health NewsWhat Do Colic and Migraines Share?
Childhood migraines linked to colic in infancy but reasons unclear
Health NewsGo Ahead, Have The Alcohol Talk
Alcohol consumption patterns going into college were influenced by parents
FeaturesRA is a Hard Job
Rheumatoid arthritis can impact ability to work
Mental HealthHow Kids Learn To Smoke
Smoking addiction heavily influenced by early exposure through friends and family
Prescription DrugsAnother Med for Liver Infection
Miravirsen safe and effective for hepatitis C infection
Mental HealthFacing the Pain in Fear of Addiction
Pain medication misuse and abuse concerned high percentage of Americans
Health NewsThe Critters Change After You're Cut
Bacteria after circumcision changes in ways that might reduce HIV risk
Mental HealthAfter ICU, Alcoholics Likely Return
Alcohol withdrawal patients in ICU return more often if they have psychiatric condition
Health NewsGetting Rid of Rosacea
Rosacea new treatment options explored
Health NewsHigh BP Now, Heavier Menopause Later
Hypertensive pregnancy diseases linked with more severe menopause symptoms
Health NewsMedicine Before Breast Cancer Strikes
Breast cancer risk reduced in women taking tamoxifen and Evista
Health NewsComputers Search for Early Breast Cancers
Breast cancers detected earlier with technology that also increased diagnostic test referrals
Health NewsMental Fitness Key to Staying Sharp
Cognitive decline prevention may be possible through mental exercises
NaturalBiking the Distance Minus Nose Troubles
Nasal irritation decreases with alternative bike route farther away from motorized traffic
Health NewsHigh Risk Rx Awareness
Prescription medications given to senior patients often have high risk safety concerns
Prescription DrugsBirds of a Feather Vaccinate Together
Vaccination decisions influenced by social networks of parents
Health NewsIf You Breastfeed Past One Year…
Breastfeeding longer linked to slightly higher risk of iron deficiency in children
NaturalEvery Week for Baby Makes a Difference
Development scores for babies improve with each additional week of pregnancy before birth
Health NewsRock-a-Bye Preemie in the NICU
Premature babies had improved vital signs after hearing lullabies and other sounds
Mental HealthMilitary PTSD Outlasts Physical Pain
Post traumatic stress disorder symptoms last longer than pain in combat injured veterans
Health NewsThe Cheapest Drink is the Healthiest
Water intake among many Americans could improve and lead to health benefits
Prescription DrugsAches & Pains Higher in Smokers
Smokers reported more intense long term pain
Health NewsThese Shoes Were Made for Walking
Knee osteoarthritis patients have improved knee loads when using specialized mobility shoe