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Health NewsHidden Within Your Skin
Rosacea may be caused by bacteria in mites on the face
Health NewsSmoking Bans Lower Heart Attacks
Heart attacks in non smokers were reduced after anti smoking legislation kicked in
Prescription DrugsDrug to Decrease Chemo Side Effects Approved
Tbo filgrastim approved by FDA
Health NewsE-Cigarettes Not So Bad
Smoking electronic cigarettes may not damage the heart
NaturalSpotting the Ethnic Gap in Diabetes
Diabetes risk differences can be seen in both early and late stages
Mental HealthCo-Parenting Through Technology
Post divorce communication technology use affects the co parenting relationship
Prescription DrugsChild’s Dosage Approved For Cancer Rx
Afinitor pediatric dosage approved for SEGA with TSC
Health NewsSmoke & Blood Clots
Secondhand smoke raises risk factors for blood clots
Mental HealthBipolar... and Pregnant
Bipolar disorder and pregnancy need more study but pregnancy appears to help the disorder
Mental HealthKids Feel Mother Nature's Stress
Children with PTSD and depression have a harder time coping after natural disasters
Prescription DrugsUpset Belly Pill Approved
Linzess approved to treat severe constipation, irritable bowel syndrome
Health NewsNo Pancreas? You Can Control Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes and insulin levels can be controlled in patients without a pancreas
Prescription DrugsLung Risk in Diabetes Drug of Choice
Metformin for type 2 diabetes may not lower risk of lung cancer
Health NewsDrug Company Apology for Birth Defects
Thalidomide manufacturer Grunenthal apologizes but survivors say apology is not enough
Health News'Green Mile’ Actor Michael Clarke Duncan Dies
Michael Clarke Duncan dies two months following a heart attack.
Health NewsLosing Doesn’t Win Against Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer patient lifespan affected by weight
Health NewsBlocked Blood Vessels in RA
Rheumatoid arthritis patients may have increased risk of pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis
Health NewsObese Youth Likelier to Have Gallstones
Gallstone risk increases among children with higher BMIs
Health NewsAre Gay Couples Practicing Safe Sex Equally?
Condom use within gay male relationships may correlate to race
Prescription DrugsMonitoring the Monitoring of CML Patients
Chronic myeloid leukemia are not monitored closely enough
Prescription DrugsRisk of Seizure with Ampyra
Multiple Sclerosis drug Ampyra linked to risk of seizure soon after starting on the drug
Mental HealthDifferent Types of Post-Baby Suffering
Postpartum depression and domestic abuse often occur together
Prescription DrugsGreater Access to GIST Rx During FDA Review
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors drug submitted for new drug application
Health NewsSchooling Matters in Diabetes Death Risk
Diabetes patients with lower levels of education and wealth may have increased risk of death