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Health NewsClean Teeth Love a Healthy Heart
Cardiovascular risk factors and poor dental health may be connected
Prescription DrugsNew Rx May Improve Quality of Life for Parkinson’s Pisease
Droxidopa tozadenant and rasagiline trial results presented at annual meeting
Mental HealthStop the Party After Head Injury
Mild traumatic brain injury patients at risk of short term substance and alcohol abuse
Health NewsA Better Outlook For Cancer Babies
Retinoblastoma in infants sometimes driven by oncogene
NaturalVitamins Can’t Stop Heart Trouble Return
Heart attack patients taking high dose vitamins do not lower risk of recurring cardio troubles
Health NewsThe Doctor Will Skype You Now
Parkinsons patients benefit from virtual house calls
Health NewsCoffee, Tea or Stroke?
Stroke risk may be reduced by regular consumption of coffee or green tea
Health NewsSkip the Bacon and Sausage
Cancer and cardiovascular disease linked to processed meat consumption
Mental HealthWorld Crises Trigger More Heart Attacks
Heart attack risk linked to stressful world events such as Hurricane Katrina
NaturalBack Problems Linked To Job, Not Fitness
Herniated lumbar disc disease hospitalization risk not reduced by staying fit
Health NewsDance Out Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
MS clinical trial is currently underway
Prescription DrugsED Medication Didn’t Help Heart Failure Patients
Viagra for heart failure did not improve health or quality of life
Health NewsAnother Cancer Linked to Night Shift Work
Ovarian cancer risks higher in women who have worked night shift hours
Prescription DrugsDoes HRT Cause Breast Cancer or Not?
Breast cancer study conclusions linking HRT and breast cancer questioned
Prescription DrugsPharmacists are Key Players on the Diabetes Team
Diabetes treatment with pharmacist input has positive impact on patient results
Prescription DrugsFDA Investigating Risk of Pancreatitis in Type 2 Diabetes Meds
Incretin mimetic drug class mimic hormones that stimulate insulin release
Health NewsLadies, Go Light on the Dairy
Breast cancer survival affected by high fat dairy products
Health NewsBroaching the Subject of ED
Discussing Erectile Dysfunction with a doctor and preparing for the first appointment
FeaturesPregnancy with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis patients can have successful pregnancies
Health NewsThe High Price of RA Employees
Rheumatoid arthritis patients incurred higher health care and workplace costs
Prescription DrugsTaking the “Die” Out of Diabetes
Diabetes and prediabetes patients may need to do more to improve survival rates
Mental HealthBreathing Heavy
Obesity in lung transplant recipients may increase odds for transplant dysfunction
Health NewsConfidence Key for Cancer Survivors
Endometrial cancer survivors tend to exercise more on days they feel more confident
Prescription DrugsCreams Versus Pills for Pain
Pain relievers applied to the skin can be just as effective as those taken orally