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Health NewsSoaring Melanoma Risks for Some
Melanoma risks higher in lymphoma patients and organ recipients
Mental HealthGroup Therapy for Depressed Diabetic Women
Depression in women with type 2 diabetes may be treated with cognitive behavior group therapy
Health NewsMisunderstanding Exercise for Knee Pain
Patients with knee pain may be uncertain about the role of exercise for their condition
Prescription DrugsBuying Medicine Online? Be Careful
FDA campaign will help people to use online pharmacies safely
Mental HealthSleep, Anxiety Meds Linked to Dementia
Dementia risk was higher for people who had taken certain sleep or anxiety drugs
Health NewsBlood Clot Risk in RA
Rheumatoid arthritis patients may face higher risk of venous thromboembolism
Mental HealthFew Have Ideal Heart Health
Cardiovascular health standards met by few individuals
Health NewsIs That a Concussion?
Concussion causes and whether one has one is difficult to pinpoint
Health NewsHow to Eliminate 170,652 Cases of Skin Cancer A Year
Skin cancer from indoor tanning beds is a real problem
Health NewsIn the Jaws of Cancer
Osteosarcoma tumor removed and jaw rebuilt in novel surgery
Prescription DrugsSteroids OK for Tonsil Surgery
Tonsillectomies in children are often treated with steroids suspected to cause bleeding
Mental HealthAutism and Self-Injury
Some autism symptoms may be a risk factor for self-injury
NaturalAll and Mighty Eyes
Eye proteins could lead to inexpensive drugs to fight bacteria
Health NewsA Cherry On Top for Gout Patients
Gout flare risk reduced in patients who ate cherry products
Health NewsToo Much Oxygen is No Good
Cancer surgery patients who receive 80 percent of oxygen at a higher risk for death
Prescription DrugsHPV Vaccine Has No Serious Side Effects
Gardasil HPV vaccine increases risk of fainting and skin infection but nothing else
Prescription DrugsGeneric Depression Drug Pulled
Budeprion generic for Wellbutrin pulled because too dissimilar
Prescription DrugsWatch Out Dust Bunnies
Allergy shots help asthmatic children better control their symptoms
FeaturesTalking to Your Doctor About Depression
Dr Larry Culpepper discusses major depression and its symptoms and treatment
Prescription DrugsHeart Problems Not Blocked by Beta-Blockers
Beta blockers may not prevent heart events in coronary artery disease patients
Mental HealthCervical Screenings & Assaulted Women
Cervical cancer screening can make abused women feel vulnerable
Health NewsSugar-Free Cancer Therapy
Kaposi sarcoma may have a new therapeutic target
Mental HealthFew Screened for Post-Stroke Depression
Depression screenings after a stroke is often infrequent
Health NewsDrinking Your Way to Arrhythmia Risk?
Atrial fibrillation risk greater for moderate drinkers with heart disease or diabetes