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NaturalAttack of the Food Choices
Too many food choices may lead to more obesity
Health NewsPreparing for Pregnancy with Diabetes
Gestational diabetes poses many risks to mothers and unborn babies
NaturalSafeguarding Against Swimmer's Ear
Prevent ear problems this summer
Health NewsTell Tall Risks
Cancer risks follow tall people
Prescription DrugsThe Cost of MS
Multiple sclerosis drugs may not be cost effective
Health NewsDeadly Drug Helps Control Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes patients may control blood sugar with torcetrapib
NaturalDo You Have a “Heavy” Personality?
Impulsive individuals are more likely to become obese
Prescription DrugsNo Signs Doesn't Mean No Disease
Esophageal cancer risk is greater in acid reflux patients
Prescription DrugsPain Relief Technique Extends Lives
Neoplastic meningitis and hydrocephalus relieved with new therapy
Clinical TrialsCML Hope After all Else has Failed
DCC-2036 may treat chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Clinical TrialsType of Heart Disease Linked to Dementia
Artery plaque build up may lead to dementia
Clinical TrialsGene Mutation Linked to Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease genetic association found using DNA sequencing
Health NewsTB Blood Tests Inaccurate
Tuberculosis diagnostic blood tests harmful to public health
Clinical TrialsScientists Discover Gene Linked to Alzheimer's and Diabetes
Gene SorCS1 associated with Alzheimers and diabetes
NaturalVitamins Galore - Which To Choose?
Multivitamins efficacy varies for many reasons
Mental HealthReducing Risks Could Cut Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease cases preventable through exercise and lifestyle changes
Health NewsYoung Athlete ECG Screens Inaccurate
ECGs during sports physicals often fail to identify sudden cardiac death risk
Health NewsPollution TRAP and Asthma
Respiratory disease in children connected to traffic pollution
Prescription DrugsReducing Toxic Side Effects
Nanotechnolgy using palladium may reduce chemotherapy toxicity
Health NewsWireless Artificial Heart Unveiled
Implanted heart pumps going wireless
Prescription DrugsHepatitis B Vaccine for Pregnant Women
Pregnant women at risk for hepatitis B may have new vaccine protocol
NaturalSoy and Milk May Cut Blood Pressure
Milk and soy protein linked to a decrease in hypertension
Health NewsTo Be or not TB
New tuberculosis diagnosis methods are more convenient and just as effective
NaturalFeelin’ Good
Loving your body helps get rid of pounds