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FeaturesWorking Overtime Doubles Depression
People who work long hours have more than twice the risk of depression
Health NewsTransplants and Implants for Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction after radiation may have a new option
Health NewsLung Transplants Do Not Go to Those Most in Need
Lung transplants were based on location and not need
Health NewsSleep Apnea's Stroke at Midnight
Sleep apnea linked to silent strokes and brain lesions
Health NewsHeart Arrhythmias Unknown Stroke Cause
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation may cause unexplained strokes
Health NewsHeart Failure's Link to Brittle Bones
Osteoporosis more common among heart failure patients
Health NewsAnemia After Stroke Equals Bad News
Severe anemia following a stroke triples the risk of dying
Prescription DrugsChemo That's Head and Neck Over Cancer
Tarceva treats head and neck cancers
NaturalWould You Like String Beans With That?
USDA changes to school lunches increase veggies and grains while decreasing fats and salts
Health NewsAsthma Causes may be all Around you
Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes inflammation
Health NewsCar Safety for Kids Needs a Boost
Safety booster seats not always used as recommended
OTCCould Aspirin Help Stop Cervical Cancer?
Aspirin may reduce cervical cancer risk for HIV positive women
Mental HealthTake a Snack, If You Please
People pleasers overeat in social settings
NaturalOptional Early Baby Delivery Rates Drop
Fewer elective early births are occurring in US hospitals since last year
Mental HealthExercise Beats the Blues
Physical activity eases depression among the chronically ill
Mental HealthBlame a Sex Hormone for Feeling Uncooperative
Testosterone causes egotistical behavior and hinders cooperation
Health NewsDitch the Hearing Aid and Learn Music
Hearing loss in older adults can be combated with musical training
Prescription DrugsNew Shots at Treating Breast Cancer
Breast cancer tumors eradicated with vaccines
Health NewsArming Yourself Against Heart Risk
Two arm blood pressure method better identifies risk of heart disease or dying
Prescription DrugsPfizer Announces Recall Of Birth Control
Lo/Ovral 28 and norgestrel ethinyl estradiol tablets removed due to packaging error
Health NewsGetting a Head Start on Cystic Fibrosis
Lung clearance index detects early cystic fibrosis in children
Mental HealthYour Aging Brain on Insulin
Insulin resistance tied to brain function in seniors
Mental HealthOptimism Rules The Day
Illness perceptions negate healing efforts
Health NewsNo More Flu Season?
New discovery brings hope for universal flu vaccine