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Mental HealthTeens & Pot Laws
Medical marijuana legalization may not necessarily increase usage rates in teens
Health NewsTest May Prevent Unnecessary Thyroid Surgeries
Cancer gene expression classifier identifies malignancies
Prescription DrugsDrugs that Work for RA Patients
Rheumatoid arthritis patients using abatacept or adalimumab see improvement in tender or swollen joint count
Prescription DrugsLower Cancer Rates with Glucophage
Cancer risk lower in diabetes patients taking glucophage
Prescription DrugsAdding Fiber Changes Your Critters
Bowel health may be improved by daily fiber
Health NewsUnderstanding Angelman Syndrome
Neuron firing imbalance may be the cause of seizures in patients with neurogenetic disorder
Prescription DrugsDiabetes Drugs May Increase Risks
Type 2 diabetes patients taking certain sulfonylureas may face greater death risk
Mental HealthAnxious with Arthritis
Anxiety twice as common as depression in arthritis patients
Mental HealthMichael Phelps: Gearing Up for Gold
Olympian swimming legend will compete in seven Olympic events
Health NewsThe Big Finish for Sarcoma
Soft tissue sarcoma treatment with pazopanib shows long term survival same as without treatment
Mental HealthAre Lesbians in More Danger Than Straight Women?
Lesbian and bisexual womens gender presentation correlates with type of trauma
Mental HealthFeeling Young Leads to Thinking Young
Cognitive ability may influenced by how old you think you are
Mental HealthDon't Just Sit There, Get Outside!
Active playing is important for kids and parents can make the difference
Health NewsFirework Injuries Really Hurt
Fireworks may cause serious injuries
Health NewsHeart Disease Lower Than Expected in Europe
Less invasive screenings better fit with lower coronary artery disease rates
Mental HealthDiabetes Speeds Up Cognitive Decline
Diabetes and poor blood sugar control may quicken cognitive decline in elderly patients
Prescription DrugsHitting Blood Cancer Early for Remission
Multiple myeloma treatment with carfilzomib causes remission
Prescription DrugsRA Drugs Go Head-to-Head
Rheumatoid arthritis drug tocilizumab outperforms adalimumab in reducing disease activity
Health NewsPractice Fire Safety for July 4
Ensure a safe Independence Day through fire safety
Health NewsAndy Griffith Has Passed Away
Sheriff and astute attorney of television died today at 86
FeaturesHealthy Holiday Grilling
Picking lean meats and skipping the marinades makes for a fitter holiday meal
Health NewsFewer Women in Their 40s Having Mammograms
Breast cancer mammography rates declining
The Best Baby Food Money Can't Buy
Breastmilk and breastfeeding protect you and your baby from dozens of diseases
Mental HealthShould You Spank Your Child?
Physical punishment of nonabused children linked to mental health