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Mental HealthIt’s Not Just a Bump on the Head
Traumatic brain injury may have different consequences than previously thought
Health NewsMost Cardiac Arrest Patients Far From AEDs
Automated external defibrillators present at few cardiac arrest sites
Health NewsCaring for Loved Ones with Dementia
Dementia care supports quality of life in patients
Health NewsElectronically Cleansed Colon Screening
Colorectal cancer CT colonography system requires no laxatives
Health NewsExercising Away Hypertension Risk
Exercise reduces high blood pressure risk for patients with family history
Prescription DrugsCardiovascular Monitoring With Gilenya
Multiple sclerosis drug causes cardiovascular effects
Mental HealthUnexpected Effects of an Accident
Post traumatic stress from ICU visit reduced in women who have follow up treatment
Health NewsThe Origins of Leukemia
Leukemia origin in stem cells has genetic basis
Health NewsLifestyle Matters: Q&A
Living Life Fully After Cancer
Prescription DrugsBeta Blockers Don't Block Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer risks not affected by beta blockers
Mental HealthTreating Heroin Addiction
Methadone is no longer the best and overall cost effective treatment for heroin addiction on the market
FeaturesComplications of Diabetes
Diabetes complications and how to prevent them
Mental HealthStart Early to Reduce Your BMI
Obesity in children may be less likely after home visiting programs
Prescription DrugsRx Reduces Patients' Hunger
Lorqess weight loss drug approved by FDA advisory panel
Health NewsCancer's Link Behind Sun Damage
Melanoma genetic evidence for ultraviolet exposure
Mental HealthAging in the Information Age
Mild cognitive impairment might be less common in older people who are mentally active using computers
Prescription DrugsHeart Rx Effective for Everyone
Blood pressure drugs treat heart failure effectively in both white and black patients
Health NewsSpare Tires Cause Heart Issues
Abdominal weight doubles sudden cardiac death risk
Health NewsPredicting Prostate Cancer's Return
Prostate cancer relapse likelihood shown by copy number variation
Health NewsCardiac Ablation Superior for Afib Therapy
Radiofrequency ablation shown superior for atrial fibrillation over arrhythmia drugs
Mental HealthAir Traffic Control Calling the Brain
Neurons working together have different internal clocks to keep the brain organized
Health NewsLose Weight to Boost Pregnancy Ratio
Fertility improved and birth complication risk decreased for obese women who lose weight
Health NewsHPV-Related Throat Cancers Fare Better
Throat cancers related to HPV have better outcomes
Health NewsLongevity Improved Following Heart Valve Surgery
Patients with mitral regurgitation are living longer after the operation