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NaturalPreterm Birth Tied to Mom's Lack of Sleep
Poor sleep quality during pregnancy increases risk for preterm birth
Health NewsCutting to the Source of Cancer Growth
Cancer metastasis aided by macrophages and surface protein S100A10
Health NewsDownward Dog for Your Back
Yoga for chronic lower back pain is effective treatment
Prescription DrugsDiscovering Sickle Cell Therapies
Proteins TR2 and TR4 could help treat sickle cell disease
Health NewsHeart Healthy Pythons
Fatty acids promoting heart health circulate through pythons
Mental HealthSurviving Breast Cancer can be Depressing
Breast cancer survivors who are single and have kids at home are most vulnerable
Health NewsLiving Longer with Oral Cancer
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma responds best to concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy
NaturalBehind the Pain: Hidden Heart Problems
Atherosclerosis may be fueled by inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Prescription DrugsYour DNA Could be Problematic for Statins
High cholesterol patients screened for SLC01B1 gene
Mental HealthIdentifying the Signs of Youth Depression
Mental health intervention and treatment is vital for children
Prescription DrugsVytorin Has Double Duty
Vytorin recommended for some kidney disease patients to protect against harmful cardiovascular events
Clinical TrialsGet Your Stem Cell Tune Up
Mini transplant of stem cells well tolerated in older patients with blood cancers
NaturalSome Merlot for Your Diabetes
Metabolic changes leading to type 2 diabetes may be prevented by red wine
Prescription DrugsSmoking Cessation Drug has Side Effects
Varenicline use linked to suicidal behavior
Prescription DrugsA New Treatment for MS?
Novel drug shows promise in clinical trials
Health NewsPregnancy Thyroid Screenings
Thyroid reduction is problematic for mother and fetus
Health NewsDiabetes Can't Handle Veggies
Type 2 diabetes risk in reduced by vegetarian diet
Health NewsVisualizing Heart Disease
Accurate heart disese diagnosis with 3D models
Health NewsCancer Patients Support Each Other on Facebook
Esophageal cancer patients interact on Mayo Clinic Facebook group
Prescription DrugsThe Byetta Bonus
Byetta has powerful anti inflammatory effect in type 2 diabetes patients
Health NewsAirport X-ray Scanners Cause Cancer Concern
Cancer risks not included in airport xray scanner evaluation
Health NewsWhat Did You Say?
Audiologist conduct remote hearing tests
NaturalBetter Life Style Produces Healthier Women
Low income women have more health problems
Health NewsSafer Airport Screenings for Pacemaker Patients
Pacemaker patients can safely by screened by handheld airport metal detectors