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Health NewsKidney Disease: Warning Sign of its Own
Chronic kidney disease with or without diabetes and hypertension may indicate ESRD and death risks
Mental HealthUnderdog to Exercise Harder
Exercise time increases with a little competition
Prescription Drugs2 Addictions, 1 Treatment Program
Gambling addicts have high rates of daily tobacco use
Prescription DrugsLiver Defense with Aspirin
Aspirin and other NSAIDs may protect against liver cancer and death due to chronic liver disease
Health NewsIs Pre-Eclampsia Bad for the Heart?
Pre-eclampsia increases heart disease risk primarily for moms of one child
Health NewsForecasting Flu Like the Weather?
Forecast system predicts flu outbreaks with weather techniques
OTCArthritic Double Whammy
Gout can occur in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Health NewsTreat Type 1 to Treat Hardened Arteries
Pancreatic islet transplantation for type 1 diabetes may improve atherosclerosis related to diabetes
Health NewsDoes Mammography Radiation Increase Cancer Risks?
Mammography scatter radiation appears to not be dangerous
Prescription DrugsSleepy Teens Face Diabetes Risk Factor
Insulin resistance in teens may be improved through longer sleep
Prescription DrugsWhooping Cough Vaccine Safety Check
Allergic reaction to whooping cough vaccine was comparable to another vaccine
Health NewsMind - Body Uplifted After Exercise
Exercise for osteoarthritis led to physical and psychological changes
Health NewsColon, Age and Alcohol Don't Mix
Diverticulosis risk goes up with alcohol consumption and aging
Health NewsIs My Heart Safe from Food Poisoning Bug?
E coli poisoning did not lead to later heart disease
Health NewsHeavy Teens May Become Adults with ESRD
End stage renal disease risk higher in overweight or obese teenagers
Health NewsJob-Related Breast Cancer Risks
Breast cancer risks increased with occupational chemical exposure
Prescription DrugsLarge Quantity of Generic Lipitor Recalled
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals recalls generic Lipitor after contamination concerns
Health NewsColorectal Cancer Therapy Heats Up
Colorectal cancer cells killed with new electrically conductive polymer nanoparticles
Mental HealthHow Many Minors Really Drink?
Underage drinking statistics show prevention and intervention efforts are still needed
Prescription DrugsAntipsychotics Safety for Seniors
Antipsychotic drugs may cause more side effects and have fewer benefits for older adults
Prescription DrugsIt's the Pharmacist Calling
People were more likely to fill prescriptions when they got a reminder phone call
Health NewsHow Children See Food Advertising
Obese children respond to food logos differently than children of healthy weight
Mental HealthMental Health and Academic Performance Examined
Substance use and attention problems in teens linked to lower academics
Health NewsCool, Calm and Collected with Menopause
Hot flashes in postmenopausal women decrease after learning relaxation technique