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Mental HealthAlcohol’s Contribution to Anxiety
PTSD symptoms could be worsened by heavy alcohol consumption
Mental HealthTake a Break From Violent TV News Images
Stress levels resulted from more viewing of September 11 and Iraq War news
Health NewsProstate Cancer Goes Viral
Prostate cancer may be associated with HPV and Epstein Barr viruses
Mental HealthBrain Bleeds & Smoking
Subarachnoid hemorrhage risk higher in smokers
Mental HealthLeave Me Alone!
Children with asthma are more likely to be bullied
Health NewsStaying Active May Help Low Back Pain
Low back pain reduced when patients avoid too much rest
FeaturesKnow Your risk: Hepatitis C and HIV
HIV patients in the middle age at high risk for hepatitis C
Prescription DrugsManaging Hypertension While Pregnant
High blood pressure during pregnancy means reconsidering what medications to take
Health NewsWhat Does Race Have To Do With Flu Shots?
Ethnic differences between flu vaccination rates
Prescription DrugsWhat’s in Your Medication?
Drugs bought in other countries may not be what you want
Health NewsTaking the Itch Off
Contact dermatitis allergens and treatments
FeaturesWhat You Probably Don’t Know About Uterine Cancer
MD Anderson oncologist talks about endometrial cancer
Mental HealthSleep Apnea and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder and overweight linked to risk of sleep apnea
Mental HealthAlzheimer's Affects Genders Differently
Women with Alzheimers decline faster than men on average in all cognitive areas
Health NewsRun With Fluidity, But Not With Fluid
Pulmonary edema can develop in the lungs of marathon runners
OTCAre Anti-Bacterial Products Safe?
Triclosan an antibacterial soap ingredient impairs muscle function in animals
Health NewsIs Diabetes Making Brains Smaller?
Type 2 diabetes linked to smaller brain volume and larger ischemic lesions
Mental HealthLearning While You Sleep?
Sleeping minds may not be aware of it but they may still be learning
Health NewsSeeing Trends in Cancer and Pregnancy
Cancers during pregnancy are increasing but one reason may be better detection
Mental HealthEven Babies Can Have PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder common in young kids being treated for cancer
Health NewsTargeting Melanoma With Chemical Snipers
Melanoma treatments may have a new target
Health NewsWeight Lost is Money Saved
Weight Watchers keeps your wallet fuller while you lose the weight
Health NewsSex and Parkinson’s Disease
Motor symptoms depression and anxiety in Parkinsons disease challenge sexual life
Mental HealthMonkey See, Monkey Do
Parent and peer habits can influence kids in their drinking and smoking future