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Health NewsVitamin K for Healthy Knees
Knee osteoarthritis was more likely in people who had low levels of vitamin K in the blood
Health NewsThe Fate of New Hips in Women
Hip replacement failures higher in women than men
NaturalCeliac Prevention for Babies
Celiac disease rates lower for infants who start gluten earlier
Mental HealthVitamin B May Not Be a Brain Booster
Stroke patients who can experience decline in brain function may not be aided by vitamin B
Health NewsIn the Dark About Heart Devices
Cardiovascular disease patients may not get enough info from their doctor on risks of heart devices
Health NewsLather Up for the Drive
Skin cancer risks from ultraviolet light exposure through car windows
NaturalWhen Cancer Patients Need Nutritional Support
Cancer related malnutrition pinpointed with abbreviated form of standard test
Mental HealthMom's Nightmare - Sleepless Kids
Child sleeping problems and eating issues may arise from similar parent behaviors
Health NewsBreaking the Cycle of Ear Infections
Ear infection recurrence and surgical treatment reduced through stricter diagnosis and fluid draining
Mental HealthSmoke-Free Air Helps Prevent Preemies
Premature birth rates lower each year where public places have gone smoke free
Health NewsSpotting Need for Lung Cancer Screening
Lung cancer screening selection criteria refined
Mental HealthBullying Leaves Its Mark
Bullying increases mental health disorder risks among victims and bullies
Health NewsNew FDA Boxed Warning for Codeine
FDA updating the public on safety concerns for codeine use in children
Health NewsAntioxidants for the Brain
Dementia and stroke were not less likely when people had a diet rich in antioxidants
Health NewsEthnicity's Role in Return of Colon Condition
Colonic diverticulitis repeat cases likelier among African Americans and obese
Prescription DrugsKidney Cancer Patients May Soon Have New Rx
Tivozanib phase III trial finds overall survival comparable to sorafenib
Health NewsUterine Cancer in Baby Boomers
Uterine cancer in women from the baby boomer generation compared to older women
Prescription DrugsStatins May Reduce Liver Cancer Risks
Liver cancer is less prevalent when you take statins
Mental HealthTeaching Kids Not to Use
Substance misuse lower in teens that attended a community prevention program
Health NewsOne Boy, Two Boys, Three Boys, Four!
Two pairs of twin boys born on Valentines Day to Texas parents
Mental HealthGetting Older & Getting Happier
Happiness scores increased with age but were lower in folks that grew up in hard times
FeaturesPreparing for Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgery patients should know what to expect before and after surgery
Prescription DrugsA Step Away From Keeping Breast Cancer Away
Triple negative breast cancer experimental therapy may hold recurrences at bay
Prescription DrugsMachines Are No Better Than Meds
Stroke treatment with mechanical devices may not improve upon therapy with medication