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Body Battles Arthritis DrugPrescription Drugs

Body Battles Arthritis Drug

Researchers gain insights into rheumatoid arthritis drug Humira

April 20, 2011·1 min read
Transplants for LupusHealth News

Transplants for Lupus

Umbilical cord stem cells may lead to a new treatment for lupus

April 19, 2011·2 min read
Should You Worry About the Meat You Eat?Features

Should You Worry About the Meat You Eat?

Safe food handling more important to prevent food poisoning and bacterial infection

April 19, 2011·4 min read
A Majority Of Men with BPE  Have Sleep ApneaHealth News

A Majority Of Men with BPE Have Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea may increase late night urination

April 19, 2011·1 min read
Gardening Gurus Get Hives, Rashes and ItchesHealth News

Gardening Gurus Get Hives, Rashes and Itches

Hazardous plants may create eczema allergic reactions

April 19, 2011·1 min read
New Test Detects Prostate Cancer More AccuratelyClinical Trials

New Test Detects Prostate Cancer More Accurately

Pro-PSA test improves prostate cancer screening

April 19, 2011·2 min read
Not All MS Is the SameHealth News

Not All MS Is the Same

Certain conditions of multiple sclerosis progresses more severely than others

April 19, 2011·1 min read
Is This Marlboro Country?Clinical Trials

Is This Marlboro Country?

Advertising tricks fool smokers about cigarette safety

April 19, 2011·1 min read
Overweight and Under the KnifeHealth News

Overweight and Under the Knife

Obese people with hypertension and diabetes have higher risk of surgery complications

April 19, 2011·2 min read
New Drug for Rare Childhood ArthritisFDA Approvals

New Drug for Rare Childhood Arthritis

FDA approves Actemra to treat systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

April 19, 2011·2 min read
A Genetic Answer for AlcoholismMental Health

A Genetic Answer for Alcoholism

Scientists discover a gene linked to alcoholic symptoms and impulsive behaviors

April 19, 2011·1 min read
Childhood Cancer Survivors and SleepMental Health

Childhood Cancer Survivors and Sleep

Young cancer survivors can experience sleep and attention issues

April 18, 2011·1 min read
Football Injuries are Increasing Health News

Football Injuries are Increasing

Concussions, fractures, lacerations, sprains aplenty

April 18, 2011·1 min read
 Eczema, Hay Fever Leads to Adult Allergic AsthmaHealth News

Eczema, Hay Fever Leads to Adult Allergic Asthma

30 percent of allergic asthma originate from childhood eczema and hay fever

April 18, 2011·1 min read
Wetting the Bed with ADHDMental Health

Wetting the Bed with ADHD

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and bladder control problems

April 18, 2011·1 min read
The Case Against Menopausal FlashingPrescription Drugs

The Case Against Menopausal Flashing

Lexapro reduces menopausal symptoms

April 18, 2011·1 min read
Blood Type: Depressed?Mental Health

Blood Type: Depressed?

Nueropsychiatric blood work results helps doctors diagnosis and treat depression

April 18, 2011·1 min read
Honey Isn't Sweet to BacteriaNatural

Honey Isn't Sweet to Bacteria

Honey fights bacterial infections such as MRSA, strep throat, and pneumonia

April 18, 2011·1 min read
Healthy Organic Halo Effect Natural

Healthy Organic Halo Effect

Organic foods aren't always healthier or lower in calories

April 18, 2011·1 min read
Tricky Transplants for MS PatientsHealth News

Tricky Transplants for MS Patients

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation may help multiple sclerosis

April 18, 2011·1 min read
Eye Say Let the Sun Shine! Health News

Eye Say Let the Sun Shine!

Low levels of vitamin D expose women to a greater risk of AMD

April 17, 2011·2 min read
Diabetes Collides with Body Mass IndexClinical Trials

Diabetes Collides with Body Mass Index

High BMI may lead to diabetes and coronary heart disease

April 17, 2011·1 min read
Going Nuts for Weight LossNatural

Going Nuts for Weight Loss

Pistachios promote weight loss in obese individuals

April 17, 2011·2 min read
Thrill-Seeking Pain ManagementClinical Trials

Thrill-Seeking Pain Management

Genetic tests identify nicotine addiction

April 17, 2011·1 min read