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Health NewsHispanic Women at Risk of Early Delivery
Hispanic women in america more likely to suffer preterm birth
FeaturesBalancing Your Diet
Supplement treatments for nutritional deficiencies
NaturalBreast is Best - But So is Planning
Breastfeeding for a longer duration produces better results
Mental HealthFacebook Promotes Positivity
Social media users respond positively when using Facebook
Health NewsAll Hail Cesarean Sections?
Pregnant women lack knowledge about birth delivery methods following a previous C section
Health NewsInduced Labor Not Safer
Newborn infection risk is low and induction not necessary when water breaks early
Health NewsThe Sweet Tooth of Your Pancreas
Insulin release can be triggered by taste receptors in the pancreas that sense fructose
Prescription DrugsHearty Cancer Predictor
Prostate cancer risk factor may be heart disease
Prescription DrugsHepatitis C and HIV Drug Interactions
Victrelis may reduce efficacy when used with ritonavir boosted HIV protease inhibitor drugs
Prescription DrugsAspirin and Plavix Don't Mix
Clopidogrel and aspirin combination increases risk of bleeding
Health NewsGetting to the First Birthday
Underweight preemies risk factors identified for dying after NICU discharge
Prescription DrugsReducing Breast Cancer Risk Lowers Bone Density
Breast cancer drug Aromasin accelerates bone mineral density loss
Mental HealthLaughter Really is the Best Medicine
Humor is shown to activate areas of childrens brains that control well being
NaturalShedding Pounds Helps You Hold Your Pee
Diabetic women reduce risk of urinary incontinence by losing weight
Mental HealthIt's Game Time - but not for Smokers
Tobacco smoking less common amongst multiple sport athletes
Health NewsPreemies Can Safely Arrive Both Ways
C section for preemies not necessarily safer than vaginal birth
Mental HealthShorter Sleep When Parents Weep
Parental depression linked to sleep deficiencies in adolescents
Prescription DrugsTrying to Stamp Out More Meningitis
Vaccine for another meningitis strain appears safe and effective with other shots
Prescription DrugsMetformin Wins in New Diabetes Guideline
Type 2 diabetes treatment should begin with metformin
Prescription DrugsDo Acid Reflux Drugs Cause Diarrhea?
Acid reflux drugs may increase diarrhea risk
NaturalFasting May Improve Cancer Treatment
Cancers slow or stop spreading when fasting combined with chemotherapy
Mental HealthDepression Leads to Bullying
Adolescents suffering from depression are more likely to be bullied in school
Mental HealthAddiction Runs in the Family
Drug addicted and non addicted siblings share similar brain abnormalities
Mental HealthFighting Alzheimer's Disease With Money
Alzheimers funding increased at the NIH