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Health NewsSaving Money, Saving Cancer Lives
Lynch Syndrome now identified with computer model
Prescription DrugsFDA Alerts: Avastin
Avastin causing eye infections in Miami
NaturalBody Fat in Obese May Be Toxic
Insulin resistance and chronic inflammation lead to diabetes and heart disease
Health NewsAutistic Teens Rely on School for Help
Autism patients receive mental health services at school
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Xalkori and Vysis ALK Break Apart FISH Probe Kit
Non-small cell lung cancer treatment approved with companion diagnostic test
Health NewsH1N1 Priority Pre-Pregnancy
H1N1 vaccines are recommended prior to conception
Health NewsPredicting the End of Life
Prognostication predictor scoring system for cancer under development
Mental HealthPoor Children Ditching Depression Drugs
Antidepressant treatments misused by children
NaturalStroke and Dementia Linked to Calcium
Calcified blood vessel plaque may increase risk of stroke and dementia
Clinical TrialsProstate Cancer Screening Upgrade
PSA/SIA assay may be more sensitive in detecting prostate cancer
Health NewsICU Monitoring Saves More Babies
HeRO monitor is saving lives in neonatal intensive care units
Health NewsMeasles Virus may be a Cancer Weapon
Breast colon lung and ovarian cancers confronted with measles virus
NaturalSweet Tooth Encourages Healthy Heart
Heart disease reduced with chocolate consumption
FeaturesMenopausal Melancholy
Hot flashes and night sweats change lives
Health NewsPractice Makes Perfect Babies
Hemorrhaging infections lacerations and thromboses are delivery complications
Prescription DrugsInhumane Flu B
Influenza B and human protein NS1B are deadly combination
NaturalZinc Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Pancreatic cancer cells thrive when ZIP3 molecule is shut down
Health NewsHealth Disparities for Disabled Examined
Disabled citizens have poorer health status than minorities
Health NewsTribal Running Takes on New Strides
Barefoot running is discussed at American Podiatric Medical Society Meeting
Health NewsFDA Approves Scan That Diagnosis Parkinson's
DaTscan imaging tool helps diagnose Parkinsons disease patients
Mental HealthAnger is Toxic for Heart Attack Patients
Myocardial infarction patients must control stress and anger
FeaturesBreast Cancer Special Report - Era of Hope Conference
Part 2: Reducing the risk of breast cancer in unborn children
Health NewsCancer Therapy 2.0
Cancer tumors could be monitored with implanted microchip sensor
Health NewsCalling Your Heart
Phone counseling helps cardiac rehab patients maintain exercise program