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FDA AlertsSchmaltzy Fish Recalled
Packaged herring recalled due to potential bacteria
Health NewsHeavyweight First Nation Babies
Researchers find link between high birth weights and postneonatal death in First Nation babies
Health NewsHate Shots? Try a Magnetic Pill
Magnetic pill could eliminate need for shots in some cases
Health NewsLeukemia: Finding the Cause of the Cause
Ph.D. student identifies a gene associated with b-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia
Health NewsAdd This to the List of Blueberry Benefits
Blueberries may guard against high blood pressure
Health NewsLegs that Won't Quit
Fibromyalgia patients more likely to suffer Restless Leg Syndrome
Health NewsThe Blood Trade
Plasma exchange recommended for patients with severe multiple sclerosis relapse, neuropathies
Health NewsDying of Embarrassment
Physicians cite patient embarrassment as an obstacle in conducting full-body melanoma, skin cancer exams
Health NewsKidneys Can Cause Heart Failure?
Researchers implicate kidney gene in increased risk of heart failure
Health NewsAffordable Care Act: Job Killer or Life Saver?
House Republicans, Democrats vote on repeal of the Affordable Care Act today
Mental HealthFalse Alarms and Unnecessary Upsets
Women with false-positive mammograms report extreme anxiety and reduced quality of life
Health NewsGut Instinct
Microbes in the gut shown to regulate genes that control obesity and inflammation
Health NewsBrain Cancer Research Goes Viral
Enzyme found to help virus destroy brain tumor cells
Health NewsDon't Drink, Drink, Drink!
Authors warn of high rates and dangers of binge drinking
Health NewsChoosing the Healthier Option... Or Not
Displaying nutrition facts on fast food menus might not change consumers' food-purchasing behavior
NaturalYour Health Class Starts Early
Early education programs improve health and health behavior for later in life
Health NewsRacial Disparities Among Colorectal-Cancer Screening
Minorities less likely to undergo colorectral-cancer screening; location shown to play role
Health NewsFlipping Off Inflammation
'Master switch' influences inflammation in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis
Health NewsSweet News About Salt Retention
Researchers discover mechanism that influences salt retention; could lead to better treatment for hypertension
Health NewsHPV's Death-Defying Devices
HPV avoids immune response and keeps sick cells growing
Health NewsRubber Rubbing You the Wrong Way?
Rubber in mousepads and wetsuits might make you itchy
Health NewsThe Price of a Good Night's Rest
Sleep medicines may lead to serious injury for seniors
Health NewsA Better Future
New drug regimen reduces risk of HIV through breastfeeding
Health NewsA Visual Map for Allergies
Computer-based model used to study allergies