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Prescription DrugsCan a Single Gene Defeat Tamoxifen Treatment?
Breast cancer patients with defective CYP2D6 respond better to aromatase inhibitors
OTCAspirin for the Heart: Go Uncoated
Heart attack and stroke from platelet clotting may be prevented with uncoated aspirin
NaturalVitamin D for Pearly Whites?
Dental health and vitamin D linked
Mental HealthIt's Time for Recess!
Recess is important for social and cognitive development of children
NaturalWho's the Drunkest of Them All?
Alcohol consumption across world does not find US in top 25
Mental HealthAre You Angry – or Grateful?
Spiritual coping among teens with chronic illness affects behavior and depression
NaturalDrinking Lowers COPD Risk?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is less likely among college grads who drink moderately
Prescription DrugsFlu-Stricken Babies Have Options
Tamiflu approved by FDA to treat babies two weeks old and older
Mental HealthWarm Yourself with Heart-Warming Memories
Nostalgia more common in the cold but helps individuals feel warmer
Mental HealthAncient Practice Brings New Energy to Cancer Patients
Cancer-related fatigue improved with acupuncture
Mental HealthA Weak Heart, a Broken Heart
Cardiovascular fitness in adolescence linked to serious depression in adulthood
Mental HealthCounseling Uncontrolled Hypertension
Hypertension in African Americans improves with extra support services
Mental HealthMaking Mind Over Matter Work For You
Treating thoughts as things may help individuals hold on or let go of them
Health NewsExpanding the Cancer Gene Pool
Colorectal cancer gene variants discovered in Asian populations
NaturalDon't Muscle Your Way to Weight Loss
Aerobic activity sheds more pounds than resistance training or combining the two
Health NewsA+ in Fitness
Physically fit kids perform better in schoolwork
Health NewsSudden Death Risk Before Diabetes
Prediabetic and diabetic men may have increased risk of sudden cardiac death
Health NewsDentist Visit OK For Joint Implant Patients
Joint implant patients may not be at risk for infections after having dental work
Health NewsNo-Brainer to Exercise
Aerobic activity keeps the brain sharp across all age groups
Prescription DrugsCan We Protect the Heart from Chemo?
Adriamycin-related heart damage may be predictable
Mental HealthThis Is Your Brain on Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea linked to worse damage in women's brains
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Eliquis for Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Eliquis used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Health NewsOld Bats Have Secrets of Youth
Cancer and viral infection resistance clues may be found in bats
NaturalOldest Man Ever is 115 Years, 253 Days Old
Jiroemon Kimura of Japan sets three Guinness World records