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Prescription DrugsFDA Suspends Pediatric Clinical Trials of Sensipar After Report of Death
Sensipar used to help decrease calcium levels in the blood
Prescription DrugsRx Busts Clots with Less Bleeding
Venous thromboembolism treated with dabigatran had less bleeding side effects compared to warfarin
Health NewsWhole Body Matters in Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer risk higher in women with metabolic syndrome
Mental HealthBad Reality: Eating Disorders on YouTube
Anorexia promotion and support videos found on YouTube
Mental HealthHave A Drink, Not Four
Alcohol consumption in US adults exceeds dietary guidelines for America
Health NewsGenerics: Balancing Quality and Cost
Generic medicine may have a low cost but that does not always mean low quality
NaturalShedding Fat Before Breakfast
Weight loss maximized while exercising on empty stomach
Prescription DrugsHormone and Mood Meds Don't Butt Heads
Depression meds still work with hormone therapy and contraception among pre and postmenopausal women
Health NewsA Tiny Risk for Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy and the H1N1 flu vaccine appear likely linked in children
Health NewsQuick Fix Isn't Best for Asthma
Asthma patients are overusing short acting medications
Health NewsThe Ups and Downs of Bipolar
Bipolar disorder manic and depressive symptoms
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves Osphena for Postmenopausal Women Experiencing Pain During Sex
Osphena approved to treat severe pain during sexual intercourse for womem
Health NewsMore Young Women Developing Advanced Breast Cancer
Metastatic breast cancer incidence increasing among women under age 40
Health NewsThe Obesity-Inactivity-Cancer Chain
Colorectal cancer risks increase with obesity and inactivity
Prescription DrugsCancer Rx May Prevent Spread of Breast Cancer
Herceptin may be beneficial in treating HER2 negative breast cancers
Health NewsStronger is Better to Kill Lice
Ivermectin lice treatment works better in higher concentrations
Health NewsA Better Font For Vision Loss
Age related macular degeneration patients read better with Courier font
Prescription DrugsMedicine 2.0 May Reduce Medication Errors
Medication errors in hospitals reduced through electronic entry system
Prescription DrugsADHD Meds May Be Heart Safe
ADHD medicines were not linked to serious heart problems in adults during the first few months
Health NewsDr. Koop – Former Surgeon General – Has Died
C. Everett Koop dead at 96
Mental HealthTeens Aren’t Getting the ‘Say No’ Memo
Substance abuse messaging in the media and in schools not reaching teens
NaturalToss the Vitamin D and Calcium?
Vitamin D and calcium supplements do not reduce fracture risk in those at low fall risk
Health NewsDo You Really Need That Medical Test?
Medical tests may not help reassure people when they have health concerns
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves New GIST Rx
Stivarga receives FDA approval to treat GIST