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NaturalFried Chicken, Pancreatic Cancer and Gravy
Pancreatic cancer develops faster in high fat environments
Mental HealthHealthy Habits Ward Off Dementia
Diabetes patients with depression showed high risk for developing dementia
Health NewsHigher Blood Sugar in South Asians
HbA1c and other measures of blood sugar higher in South Asians
Prescription DrugsEarly, Intense Diabetes Therapy Works
Type 2 diabetes patients preserve insulin production through early and intensive treatment
Prescription DrugsTriple Therapy for Liver Troubles
Liver metastasis treatment with irinotecan 5 fluorouracil and oxaliplatin phase II trial
Prescription DrugsNew Overactive Bladder Drug Approved
Myrbetriq approved to treat adult overactive bladder
Mental HealthWorking to Improve Foster Kids' Lives
Foster children may build closer relationships to foster families with new program
Mental HealthWhat Cat Litter & Suicide Have in Common
Toxoplasmosis parasite linked to higher risk of suicide and self violence
Mental HealthMental Health Meds During Pregnancy
Antipsychotics during pregnancy may increase risk of gestational diabetes
FeaturesYou May Already Be an Alcoholic!
Alcoholism definition may be broadened by psychiatrists
Mental HealthAre Families With Autism Paying a Price?
Autism-related healthcare costs may be higher than other childhood problems
Prescription DrugsHot, Humid, and Hard to Breathe
Asthma patients have difficulty breathing in hot and humid air
NaturalRound Two: Low Carbs Beats Low Fat
Low carbohydrate diet burns calories better than low fat diet following weight loss
NaturalDrink Up. Coffee may Lower Your Cancer Risk
Skin cancer risk lower in coffee drinkers
Health NewsHurting Kidneys in Major Surgeries
Acute kidney injury requiring dialysis after major elective surgery is more common than previous years
Mental HealthBoost Your Memory While You Sleep
Stimulation during sleep may reinforce learning
Prescription DrugsNew Diabetes Drug Improves Blood Sugar
Gevokizumab for type 2 diabetics improves blood sugar and inflammation
Mental HealthWhich Autistic Children Will Improve?
Autism social and language skills may improve if children at risk are identified
Prescription DrugsWhat Do You See on Your Med Labels?
Age may affect your eyesight which may affect drug safety
Health NewsAre Cancer Drugs Improving?
Lung cancer adenocarcinoma treatment with Tomtovok improves progression free survival
Prescription DrugsA Type 1 Drug That Isn't Insulin
Victoza added to insulin in obese type 1 diabetics improves blood sugar control
Health NewsHard Work When Carrying a Baby
Pregnant women working long hours or on their feet a lot have slightly smaller babies
Health NewsRoots of Child Epilepsy are Clearer
Childhood viral infection and epilepsy may be connected
Health NewsBacteria 'down there' linked to HIV
Bacterial vaginosis increases risk of female to male HIV transmission