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Nerve Damage in MS PatientsHealth News

Nerve Damage in MS Patients

Multiple sclerosis patient's nerves need protection

April 14, 2011·1 min read
Gel for Your JointsHealth News

Gel for Your Joints

Injectable gel shows promise for localized treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

April 13, 2011·2 min read
Escorts Role Narrowed in Alzheimer's DiseaseClinical Trials

Escorts Role Narrowed in Alzheimer's Disease

Plasma clusterin's significance is limited to two phases of Alzheimer's Disease

April 13, 2011·1 min read
How Fatty Foods Lead to DiabetesHealth News

How Fatty Foods Lead to Diabetes

Is there a link between saturated fats and type 2 diabetes

April 13, 2011·1 min read
Why Pregnancy Protects Against Breast CancerClinical Trials

Why Pregnancy Protects Against Breast Cancer

Breast tissues different in post-menopausal women

April 13, 2011·1 min read
Aspirin May Decrease Pancreatic CancerClinical Trials

Aspirin May Decrease Pancreatic Cancer

Monthly use of aspirin appears to lower cancer risk

April 13, 2011·2 min read
Girls' Bones Feel StressedHealth News

Girls' Bones Feel Stressed

Female athletes face increased risk of stress fracture

April 13, 2011·1 min read
New Test Detecting Diarrhea-Causing InfectionFDA Approvals

New Test Detecting Diarrhea-Causing Infection

FDA approves test identifying genes associated with Clostridium difficile infection

April 13, 2011·2 min read
Early Periods and Breathing ProblemsClinical Trials

Early Periods and Breathing Problems

Asthma and lung capacity issue linked to early menstruation

April 13, 2011·1 min read
Is Autism A National Health Emergency?Mental Health

Is Autism A National Health Emergency?

April is Autism awareness month

April 13, 2011·1 min read
Side Affects for ADHD in Children?Mental Health

Side Affects for ADHD in Children?

ADHD in children may present depression and suicide concerns

April 12, 2011·1 min read
MS: How Long Do You Have?Health News

MS: How Long Do You Have?

Diagnostic tool predict onset of multiple sclerosis

April 12, 2011·1 min read
Long-Lasting Kidney TransplantsHealth News

Long-Lasting Kidney Transplants

Fibrosis after kidney transplant is not common

April 12, 2011·2 min read
Violence and Bipolar Disease  Clinical Trials

Violence and Bipolar Disease

Substance abuse can lead to violence with mental health patients

April 12, 2011·1 min read
High Five It With Green TeaHealth News

High Five It With Green Tea

Green tea polyphenols and tai chi can prevent osteoporosis

April 12, 2011·1 min read
Disease-Fighting Fruit JuiceNatural

Disease-Fighting Fruit Juice

Fruit juice may prevent cancer, heart disease, and cognitive decline

April 12, 2011·1 min read
Diabetes Increases Risks of CancerClinical Trials

Diabetes Increases Risks of Cancer

Links between diabetes, cancer and cancer related deaths

April 12, 2011·2 min read
Drug Combo Cuts PoundsPrescription Drugs

Drug Combo Cuts Pounds

Phentermine plus Topamax helps obese people lose weight

April 12, 2011·1 min read
Strawberry Fields ForeverNatural

Strawberry Fields Forever

Strawberries slow the growth of precancerous esophogeal cancer

April 11, 2011·1 min read
The Long and Winding RoadMental Health

The Long and Winding Road

Treating depression with antidepressants offers benefits down the road

April 11, 2011·1 min read
Special Report: The Road to Personalized MedicineFeatures

Special Report: The Road to Personalized Medicine

E-Prescribing Can Save Time, Money and Lives

April 11, 2011·6 min read
The Heart of the Matter: Screening Doesn't HelpHealth News

The Heart of the Matter: Screening Doesn't Help

Electro-cardiograms do not prevent sudden death syndrome

April 11, 2011·1 min read
Drink Away, Your Bladder Will Be OkayHealth News

Drink Away, Your Bladder Will Be Okay

Fluids do not increase women's risk of overactive bladder

April 11, 2011·1 min read
Vegan Mainstream Advocates for ChangeNatural

Vegan Mainstream Advocates for Change

Add Omega-3 and B-12 to diets to protect heart

April 11, 2011·1 min read