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Health NewsLow Pay, High Blood Pressure?
Hypertension linked to low paying jobs
Mental HealthExperts Weigh in on Autism Programs
Autism interventions get some guidelines from an expert panel
Mental HealthPost-Surgery Memory Loss Is Not Dementia
Dementia risk was not higher for people who have memory problems after surgery
Prescription DrugsWeight May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival
Luminal breast cancer survival not impacted by BMI among women taking antiestrogen medications
Prescription DrugsBirth Control Pills Under Fire Again
Bayer birth control pills may be limited in France
Health NewsRebuilding Ways to a Healthy Heart
Coronary heart disease survival rate improved with gene therapy
Health NewsFrom Stomach Aches to Headaches
IBD and celiac disease patients more likely to have headaches
Prescription DrugsLights On the Cancer Horizon
Glioblastoma multiforme genetic components identified as potential druggable targets
Prescription DrugsNo Link Between Flu Vaccine and Epilepsy
H1N1 influenza vaccine Pandemrix is not associated with increase in seizures
Prescription DrugsCancer Gone in 60 Seconds
Liver cancer tumor imaging shows if chemotherapy working
Prescription DrugsAnother Puzzle Piece for Expectant Moms
SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy may not increase risk of newborn death
Mental HealthAntipsychotic Trial for Meth Addicts
Addiction to methamphetamine was treated in a trial with aripiprazole and counseling
NaturalChallenge Cancer With A Healthy Diet
Healthy Bites challenge encourages participants to make small diet changes throughout the year
Health NewsNew FDA Regulations for Food Safety
Foodborne illness prevention strategies have been developed and will soon be put in place
Health NewsFDA Proposes New Food Safety Standards
New food safety rules will help prevent foodborne illness
Prescription DrugsDrug to Help Prematurity Flops
Delaying premature labor with nifedipine apparently not worthwhile
FeaturesCT Catches More Early Cancer Cases
Lung cancer detection early on through CT screenings has increased
Mental HealthDriving While Drowsy is Dangerous
Sleepy driving may mean an untreated sleeping disorder or too little sleep
Mental HealthMajor Depression Does Vary by Age & Gender
Major depressive disorder rates and risk factors broken down by age group
Prescription DrugsAbbott's Coronary Stent Approved
XIENCE Xpedition Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System approved by FDA
Health NewsBrain Surgery For Seizures Ten Years On
Long term outcomes for resective surgery to reduce and eliminate seizures are positive
Mental HealthKeeping Troublemakers in Line
Juvenile delinquents more likely to behave if employed and regularly attending school
Prescription DrugsMultiple Sclerosis Rx Approved by FDA
Rebif Rebidose is a single use autoinjector for self-administration of interferon
Health NewsBest Surgery Options for Aneurysms?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm endovascular and open repair have same health outcomes