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Listen & Learn LadiesPrescription Drugs

Listen & Learn Ladies

Cervical cancer and HPV vaccine patient education on the radio

September 15, 2012·2 min read
Fewer Zzz's May Mean Worse Breast CancerHealth News

Fewer Zzz's May Mean Worse Breast Cancer

Breast cancer more aggressive and likely to return in women getting too little sleep

September 15, 2012·3 min read
The Cost of RepressionMental Health

The Cost of Repression

Hypertension and cancer may be linked to avoiding negative feelings

September 15, 2012·2 min read
More Magnesium, Less ArthritisNatural

More Magnesium, Less Arthritis

Osteoarthritis risk was associated with magnesium intake

September 14, 2012·2 min read
No Pet Turtle for You, Kid!Natural

No Pet Turtle for You, Kid!

Salmonella poisoning from turtles is a risk for young or immune weakened children

September 14, 2012·2 min read
When to InhaleHealth News

When to Inhale

Treating asthma using inhalers works similar no matter how often or when it's taken

September 14, 2012·4 min read
Incentives For Avoiding DrugsMental Health

Incentives For Avoiding Drugs

Financial gain for negative drug tests work when they are fixed or they increase in value

September 14, 2012·2 min read
Most Women (Still) Don’t Need Ovarian Cancer Screenings  Health News

Most Women (Still) Don’t Need Ovarian Cancer Screenings

Ovarian cancer screening not recommended by USPSTF

September 14, 2012·2 min read
We Can Still Do More for VeteransMental Health

We Can Still Do More for Veterans

Army suicide prevention programs can be implemented to reduce the rising rates

September 14, 2012·3 min read
Whooping Cough Vaccine Needs More OomphPrescription Drugs

Whooping Cough Vaccine Needs More Oomph

DTaP pertussis vaccine loses effectiveness after fifth booster but vaccine still important

September 14, 2012·3 min read
When Beeps & Zooms Interrupt Your DreamsMental Health

When Beeps & Zooms Interrupt Your Dreams

Traffic noise pollution disturbing sleep can have physical and mental health implications

September 14, 2012·4 min read
Parenting a Child With DiabetesMental Health

Parenting a Child With Diabetes

Childhood diabetes management is highly influenced by the behavior of the parents

September 14, 2012·2 min read
Overworked Doctors Cost EveryoneHealth News

Overworked Doctors Cost Everyone

Hospitals lose money and patients are put at risk when doctors are overworked

September 13, 2012·3 min read
Does Eating Meat Increase Your Risk For Uterine Cancer?Health News

Does Eating Meat Increase Your Risk For Uterine Cancer?

Endometrial cancer risks slightly increased by diets high in animal protein

September 13, 2012·1 min read
Breathe Right With AntibioticsPrescription Drugs

Breathe Right With Antibiotics

COPD patients may benefit from taking antibiotics treatment

September 13, 2012·3 min read
Can Vital Vitamins Help Slow Dementia?Mental Health

Can Vital Vitamins Help Slow Dementia?

Vitamin C and beta carotene levels are lower in patients with dementia

September 13, 2012·2 min read
Could Swine Flu Reemerge as a Pandemic? Health News

Could Swine Flu Reemerge as a Pandemic?

Genetic mutations could lead to swine flu outbreak

September 13, 2012·2 min read
Getting Healthy at the WorkplaceNatural

Getting Healthy at the Workplace

Companies can improve health and boost productivity

September 13, 2012·5 min read
To Smoke or To Dip? Mental Health

To Smoke or To Dip?

Tobacco addiction may be equal for smokers or users of smokeless tobacco

September 13, 2012·1 min read
“Trich” or Treat Prostate CancerHealth News

“Trich” or Treat Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer might be prevented by treating trichomonosis

September 13, 2012·2 min read
Internet Addicts Like Other Addicts Mental Health

Internet Addicts Like Other Addicts

Genetic factors may figure into problematic Internet habits

September 13, 2012·2 min read
Lung Cancer Survival and EthnicityHealth News

Lung Cancer Survival and Ethnicity

Non small cell lung cancer patients of Hispanic descent live longer

September 13, 2012·2 min read
It’s All in the Way You Look at ItMental Health

It’s All in the Way You Look at It

Neurological disorders like Parkinsons disease and ADHD may be detected by eye movement

September 13, 2012·2 min read
New Guidelines for Sjögren's SyndromeHealth News

New Guidelines for Sjögren's Syndrome

Sjogren's syndrome gets new guidelines to improve diagnosis and research

September 13, 2012·3 min read