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Health NewsBowel Troubles? Time to Visit a Doctor
Colorectal cancer diagnosis and treatment times depend on how proactive patients are
Mental HealthTreatment for Addicts Made Easier
Addiction treatment guidelines for prescribing buprenorphine relaxed
Health NewsLittle Babies May Mean Little Siblings
Small for gestational age babies more likely in second pregnancy if first child was small
Prescription DrugsToo Many Heartburn Meds Among Vets
Acid reflux medications given in high dosages to US veterans without reducing therapy
NaturalMore Iron, Less PMS
Premenstrual syndrome likelihood decreases with greater iron consumption
Health NewsUnderstanding Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader Willi syndrome babies are born with more birth defects than other children
Mental HealthBeing Warm Hearted: Good for Your Heart!
Teens who volunteered experienced cardiovascular health improvements
Health NewsGenes Can’t Always Predict the Future
Ovarian cancer patients with BRCA gene mutations have same long term survival odds as others
Mental HealthFive Treatments to Discuss With Your Doc
Five treatments for the elderly should be limited said panel of experts
Health NewsFrom Baby Breaths to Childhood Wheeze
Wheezing during childhood may be related to lung function during infancy
Health NewsHealthy Body Weight, Healthy Kidneys
Kidney health can be affected by obesity but losing weight may turn things around
NaturalAllergies Got Your Nose? Try Acupuncture
Acupuncture treats seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms over time
Prescription DrugsFewer Smokers… With a Few Exceptions
Smoking rates have dropped except in people with a history of major depressive disorder
Health NewsLet Your Liver Enjoy More Coffee
Drinking coffee may lower the risk of developing liver cancer
Health NewsObesity Weighs Down Pregnancy Outcomes
Obese mothers at higher risk for post delivery intensive care and lower infant health
Health NewsLow Back Pain Rarely Signals Cancer
Spinal malignancy red flag predictors need to be better defined
Health NewsA Family of Mental Health Disorders
Mental health disorders may be linked through common genes
NaturalMore Sugar May Mean More Diabetes
Diabetes rates increase as sugar consumption increases in countries across the world
Prescription DrugsNausea Medicine Okay for Expecting Moms
Ondanestron taken during pregnancy does not increase risks to unborn baby
Mental HealthPets Help Kids with Autism Socialize
Autism social behaviors were increased when a pet was present compared to having toys around
Health NewsFamed Classical Pianist Van Cliburn Dies of Bone Cancer
Bone cancer complications end life of virtuoso pianist
Health NewsExperimental Treatment May Extend Leukemia Survival
Leukemia patient survival enhanced with infusion engineered T cells
NaturalA Breath Of Fresh Air For Cyclists
Air pollution exposure reduced among cyclists riding low traffic routes
Health NewsThe Sound of Feeling Better
Cochlear implants improve speech perception and quality of life