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Health NewsCancer Therapy May Also Benefit MS Patients
Antibody blocks cancer-spreading molecules; anti-inflammatory response may help MS patients
Health NewsEpilepsy Data Dearth
Researchers say more is needed in the way of epilepsy surveillance data
Prescription DrugsDrug Shows Promise for Thyroid Cancer
Pazopanib stops blood-vessel growth in thyroid tumors
Health NewsSomething Else to Blame on Your Family
Atrial fibrillation risk tied to genetic variants
Health NewsCrunches for Prostate Health?
Exercise may lower risk of death for men with prostate cancer
If Not for Your Health, How About Mother Earth?
Study shows organically grown carrots, potatoes and onions have no more antioxidants than traditionally grown produce
Health NewsA Joint Venture
Researchers regenerate shoulder joint surfaces using a patient's own cells
Health NewsCan Germs Lead to a Heart Attack?
Study ties bacteria strain to atherosclerosis
Health NewsGuideline for a Post-Op Sundae
New guideline for care and management of tonsillectomy patients
NaturalMenstruation Earlier, Depression Later
Study finds links between early onset of menstruation and depression in mid-teens
Health NewsTwo Is Better Than One
Study finds two-dose chicken pox vaccination is more effective than one dose
Health NewsWhat the Kids Are Talking About
Study finds fewer late-talkers in formal, center-based child care
Health NewsThe Magic of Mother's Milk
Among many other benefits, breastfeeding improves babies' muscle strength later in life
Health NewsLeveling the Health-Plan Playing Field
The Commonwealth Fund issues recommendations for ACA insurance exchanges that will be operational in 2014
NaturalThe Cold War
Ward off colds and flu this season with higher intakes of vitamins A, C and E, selenium and zinc
Health NewsK3: A Viral Cloak of Invisibility
K3 gene allows viruses to evade infection-killing cells
Mental HealthA Mother's Mind and Her Child's Health
Mothers' depressive symptoms can affect health of their epileptic children
Health NewsMiles to Go in Understanding Sleep
Lying awake at night takes a bigger toll than expected
Health NewsTiny Test Subjects, Gigantic Breakthrough
Scientists achieve "cocaine immunity" in mice
Health NewsFlying to the Rescue
Helicopter transportation increase survival rate for critically injured patients
Health NewsSmoke Signals
Anti-smoking drugs work by inhibiting brain's "reward" center
Health NewsC. Difficile Bacteria, Difficult Indeed
Children in hospitals increasingly exposed to dangerous bacteria
Health NewsDon't Get Burned
Study finds thermostatic mixer valves reduce the risk of scald injuries
Health NewsDifficult Decisions
Study shows complicated nature of families' decision-making process for loved ones in ICUs