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Health NewsImportance of Taking Heart Medication
Post-surgery heart disease patients are less likely to take their statin medications
Health NewsShrunken Tummies are Good for Diabetes
Amino acids help obese patients manage type 2 diabetes
Health NewsWomen With Premature Menopause Want to be Mummy
Premature ovarian failure requires alternative family plans
Health NewsWine Can Benefit Your Heart
Two glasses of wine is best for your heart
Health NewsDye Damages Women's Kidneys
Women have greater risk of kidney damage from dye used in coronary angiograms
Mental HealthDepressed and Mildly Manic
Many people treated for depression also have mild symptoms of bipolar disorder
Health NewsEffective Weight Loss with Diet and Exercise
Reducting calories and moderate activity will result in weight loss
Health NewsAllergy Season Shopping Ideas
Add vitamins to your diet to avoid allergies
Mental HealthLook both ways before you cross the street!
Autistic children are 50 percent more likely to wander off
Health NewsSound of Silence Vs. Sounds of Joy
Hybrid cochlear implants may offer patients sounds of joy
Health NewsWhat Causes the Causes of MS
Researchers identify molecule that may lead to new treatments for multiple sclerosis
Prescription DrugsWeight Loss Drug Doesn't Work
Orlistat may cause kidney failure, liver damage and pancreatitis
Health NewsNew Hope for Advanced Melanoma Patients
Anti-tumor T cells fight skin cancer
Clinical TrialsCanola Oil Protects Against Colon Cancer
Cancer fighting canola oil reduces tumors in animals
FeaturesMultiple Sclerosis - Tricky, Unpredictable, Incurable
Most common form of MS can be managed and symptoms controlled
Health NewsCleaning Out Barrett's Esophagus
Multipolar electrocoagulation ablation is safe and effective for treating heartburn
Health NewsSmoking Makes Cancer Worse
Smoking increases the risk of developing advanced kidney cancer
Health NewsHearing Loss Can Lead to Dementia
Hearing loss, age, family history and genetic predisposition can lead to dementia
Mental HealthThe Deadly Side of Happy
Happiest places have highest suicide rates
Health NewsYou Can Look Mah-velous!
Tweaking your skin care regimen can significantly impact rosacea and acne
Health NewsYou Are A Sight For Sore Eyes
AOA recommends using antihistamines for allergy relief
Health NewsA New Way to Lower Cholesterol?
Researchers find new drug target for treating high cholesterol
Prescription DrugsAspirin Makes Common Antidepressants Less Effective
Anti-inflammatory drugs interfere with SSRIs
Mental HealthEarly Alzheimer's Test Under Development
Test would use markers in spinal fluid to detect Alzheimer's