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Health NewsRetrovirus May Cause ALS
RNA virus may be culprit in Lou Gherig's disease (ALS)
Health NewsPine Tree Bark is as Big as its Bite
Pine tree bark extract shown to improve kidney function in metabolic syndrome patients
Health NewsDangers of Choosing Your Baby's Birthday
Induced labor may lead to complications
Health NewsShift Work May Lower Risk of Skin Cancer
Night shift decreases risk of skin cancers, especially melanoma
NaturalAn Apple a Day Doesn't Keep Just the Doctor Away
Apples appear to extend lifespan by 10 percent
Health NewsPossible Measles Exposure in Three U.S. Airports
Officials trying to pinpoint those who may have come into contact with measles passenger
FeaturesSpecial Report: The Road to Personalized Medicine
If Your Doctor Doesn’t Use Electronic Medical Records, Get One Who Does
NaturalDouble Up on Vitamin D
Adults need far more vitamin D than thought to fight breast and colon cancer, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes
Health NewsDiabetes Discriminates
Lower potassium levels in African-Americans associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes
FeaturesStopping Cancer: It's Not a Pain in the Butt
Getting screened regularly for colorectal cancer saves lives and money
Health NewsWeighing in on Migraines
Girls who suffer migraines more likely to gain extra 22 pounds as adults
Health NewsSaving the Baby from Mommy's Sickness
Zidovudine helps prevent spread of HIV from mother to infant
Health NewsSeeing the World with New Eyes
Drug bevacizumab successfully treats retinopathy of prematurity in infants
The First Step is Your Doctor Admitting That You Have a Problem
When fighting obesity, doctors are dropping the ball
Health NewsThe Damage Done from the Get-Go
Scientists provide insight into how body is damaged in early stages of HIV
FDA AlertsBacteria in the Broccoli
Taylor Farms Pacific issues recall due to contamination by Listeria monocytogenes
Health NewsEvery Minute Counts
Minor sleep loss affects attention span of children with ADHD
Health NewsThink Positive!
Having a positive attitude may make coronary heart disease less deadly
Mental HealthFood on the Brain
Researchers examine how food affects the brain of binge eaters
Health NewsFish Oil Saves the Day, Again
In addition to all the other benefits, fish oil may prevent muscle atrophy in cancer patients
FDA AlertsThe Fish Might Make You Sick
Recall of uneviscerated fish product that may cause Botulism
FDA ApprovalsA New Pill to Swallow
FDA approves roflumilast to decrease flare-ups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
FDA AlertsDangerous Flasks
E&J Brandy recalls flask because of potential for lead poisoning
FDA AlertsAbacavir Update: Yes It's Still Safe, For Now
FDA analysis inconclusive as to increased risk of heart attack from Abacavir