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Health NewsLabor Induction Green-light
Obese women in addition to older women have an increased incidence of cesarean sections
Health NewsCedars-Sinai to Probe Diabetic Eye Problems
Cedars-Sinai receives a $3 million grant to investigate stem cell therapies for corneal disease
Health NewsCystic Fibrosis Drug Treats 'Celtic Gene'
Cystic fibrosis sufferers will soon have a new drug which takes aim at the 'Celtic gene''
Mental HealthAutistic Brains Show Big Differences
Genetic makeup of autistic brain drastically different from healthy brain
Health NewsSmoking While Pregnant Lowers Good Cholesterol in Kids
HDL cholesterol research shows kids negatively impacted if their mother smoked during pregnancy
Mental HealthFeeling Down Mommy?
Eating disorders or abuse may cause pregnancy-related depression
Health NewsFDA to Speed, Ensure Safety of Imported Food, Drugs
FDA unrolls global strategies aimed to speed and ensure safety of imports
Health NewsNighttime Dialysis Repairs the Damage
Dialysis at home during the night is better for kidney failure patients' blood vessels
NaturalBettering Cardiac Arrest Survival
CPR and defibrillator duration increases survival for heart patients
NaturalWhat Does News Have to Say About Childhood Obesity?
Childhood obesity solutions vary by media source
Prescription DrugsHRT Protects Against Peripheral Artery Disease
Hormone replacement therapy significantly reduces the incidence of peripheral artery disease
Health NewsHeart Patients Transferred Too Late
Heart attack patients in need of transfers not arriving in time
Prescription DrugsCardiac Patients Not Getting Needed Drugs
Heart patients without necessary therapy
FeaturesGasping for Air
Living with COPD
Mental HealthEarly Intervention Aids Schizophrenia
Antipsychotic medication, psychotherapy and even nutritional supplements could prevent schizophrenia
NaturalChildren Up on Downer Food Allergies
Peanut allergies appear more prevalent
Prescription DrugsFDA Examines Ways To Improve Consumer Understanding Of Prescription Drug Ads
Drug advertising affects consumer understanding of prescription medications
Health NewsFDA Unveils Final Cigarette Warning Labels
New smoking labels will help prevent children and adults quit
Health NewsRisperdal (risperidone) and Risperidone Recall
FDA recalls Risperdal and Risperidonedue to uncharacteristic odor
Prescription DrugsNew Drug Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia has a potent new enemy
NaturalToxic Homeland
Detoxify your home with these five tips
Prescription DrugsNew Guidance on Actos or Takeda
FDA announced an increased risk of bladder cancer has been found in patients taking Actos or Takeda
Health NewsMovie Star Doctor Promotes CPR
Ken Jeong encourages hands-only CPR awareness
Mental HealthKids Throwing up to Slim Down
Bulimia hitting kids as young as 10 years old