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Health NewsNo Smoking After a Stroke!
Smoking after experiencing a stroke increases the risk of death
Health NewsCancer Risk in Kids With Arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients had increased rate of cancer diagnosis
Mental HealthAging Fathers and Risk of Autism
Autism risk may be passed down through dad's genes
NaturalBacteria Good For the Gut?
Probiotic treatments relieve irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in recent study
Mental HealthCause for Frailty in Elderly
Anorexia in elderly persons can be dangerous when muscle weakness follows
Health NewsMore Wheeze With PCBs
Asthma in children may get worse when exposed to toxic chemicals in household products
Health NewsOne Large Step in the Small-Cell Lung Cancer Journey
Small cell lung cancer has higher levels of PARP1 and EZH2.
Mental Health$100 Million for Autism Research
Autism researchers get funding to gain understanding and look for new treatments
Mental HealthLow Rate of Violent Disorder in Iraq
Intermittent explosive disorder more common among Americans than among Iraqis
Mental HealthNFL Players’ Brain Disease Risk Triple
Alzheimers and neurodegenerative diseases kill pro players three times more often
Health NewsBlood Pressure Is Out Of Control
Hypertension is not controlled for 36 million Americans
Mental HealthThe Stresses of Coming Home for Vets
Stress of readjustment for veterans makes them more likely to seek mental health treatment
Mental HealthDementia Brain Changes Show up Early
Mild cognitive impairment shows up years after the brain starts to show changes
Health NewsWhich Test Best Spots Diabetes?
Prediabetes and diabetes identified more often by OGTT than HbA1c
Prescription DrugsShort of Breath? Or Just a Little Short?
Inhaled asthma treatment may cause children to be a half inch shorter when fully grown
Mental HealthDoes Mood Spur Walking?
Osteoarthritis patients with a positive attitude walk more
Mental HealthThe Glass Is Half Full… Or Is It?
Glass shape of alcoholic drinks affects how quickly people drink
Prescription DrugsKidney Cancer Rx Approved in Europe
Inlyta receives EU marketing authorization to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma
Mental HealthIs Chatting Online Good?
Adolescents improve emotional health through instant messaging
Mental HealthCan Depression Be Predicted?
Major depressive disorder risk factors may help doctors predict its onset
Health NewsDetergent Capsules Pose Danger to Kids
Liquid detergent capsules swallowed by children can cause serious injury or death
Health NewsGood Jobs for Good Students with Arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients with more success in high school may have better jobs
NaturalIs Organic Food More Nutritious?
Organic food not more nutritious than regular food but does have less pesticide
Health NewsSneezy, Coughy and Itchy
Hay fever could increase with rising pollen counts in Europe