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Facts About Rheumatoid ArthritisHealth News

Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis

Knowing the signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis can avoid permanent disability

March 14, 2011·4 min read
Cancer Treatment and Future PregnancyHealth News

Cancer Treatment and Future Pregnancy

Radiation treatment for cancer during childhood can decrease fertility

March 14, 2011·3 min read
Cancer: Not a Death SentenceHealth News

Cancer: Not a Death Sentence

Over the past 40 years survival rates for cancer have dramatically increased

March 13, 2011·3 min read
Sad about KidneysMental Health

Sad about Kidneys

Depression predicts decline in kidney function

March 13, 2011·2 min read
Diagnosing Childhood ArthritisHealth News

Diagnosing Childhood Arthritis

Accurate diagnosis of juvenile arthritis requires patient history and physical exam

March 12, 2011·2 min read
Spring Break, Bro!Health News

Spring Break, Bro!

Spring breakers may be protected from risky behavior if they have an understanding with friends

March 12, 2011·2 min read
Ignorance Isn't BlissHealth News

Ignorance Isn't Bliss

Young people with family history of melanoma ignore sun-protection advice

March 12, 2011·2 min read
Longer Lasting InsulinPrescription Drugs

Longer Lasting Insulin

New insulin reduces number of injections for diabetes patients

March 12, 2011·2 min read
Your Sleepy Brain is Overly PositiveMental Health

Your Sleepy Brain is Overly Positive

Decision-making when sleep deprived isn't such a good idea

March 11, 2011·2 min read
Mommy, Let's have Lunch!Health News

Mommy, Let's have Lunch!

Poor nutrition during pregnancy puts babies at risk for obesity

March 11, 2011·1 min read
Your Kidneys: Ensuring Your Overall HealthFeatures

Your Kidneys: Ensuring Your Overall Health

World Kidney Month reveals links between kidney disease, heart disease, and overall health

March 11, 2011·4 min read
Don't Take These Medications!Prescription Drugs

Don't Take These Medications!

FDA removes unapproved drugs from the market

March 11, 2011·2 min read
Classrooms Can Be DepressingMental Health

Classrooms Can Be Depressing

Kids do get depressed and can have other mental health problems

March 11, 2011·2 min read
You Might Not Have High Blood PressureHealth News

You Might Not Have High Blood Pressure

Hypertension may need to be redefined

March 11, 2011·2 min read
New Lupus Drug: A Long Time ComingFDA Approvals

New Lupus Drug: A Long Time Coming

FDA approves Benlysta to treat lupus

March 10, 2011·3 min read
Some of Us Really Have to Work at SleepMental Health

Some of Us Really Have to Work at Sleep

The unemployed are 40 percent more likely to have sleep problems

March 10, 2011·3 min read
Drugs Affected by SunlightHealth News

Drugs Affected by Sunlight

Vitamin D causes body to break down organ transplant drugs

March 10, 2011·2 min read
Fighting Cancer with InfectionHealth News

Fighting Cancer with Infection

Salmonella may help treat stomach, liver, spleen, and colon cancer

March 10, 2011·4 min read
Working Together on Hearts and DepressionMental Health

Working Together on Hearts and Depression

Collaborative care helps heart disease patients with depression

March 10, 2011·3 min read
From 'Bible Belt' to 'Diabetes Belt'Health News

From 'Bible Belt' to 'Diabetes Belt'

Living in 15 states is diabetes dangerous

March 10, 2011·2 min read
Can't Eat, Can't SleepMental Health

Can't Eat, Can't Sleep

Feeding disorders and behavioral insomnia tend to coexist in early childhood

March 10, 2011·2 min read
One Step Closer to Understanding AutismMental Health

One Step Closer to Understanding Autism

Researchers identify genetic variations associated with increased risk of autism

March 9, 2011·2 min read
With Arthritis, Procastination Prolongs Pain Prescription Drugs

With Arthritis, Procastination Prolongs Pain

Immediate treatment of rheumatoid arthritis can lead to remission

March 9, 2011·2 min read
Change May Be Depressing for MenMental Health

Change May Be Depressing for Men

Psychiatrists predict societal shifts will lead to more depression among men

March 8, 2011·3 min read