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Insomnia: Symptom or Distinct Disorder?Features

Insomnia: Symptom or Distinct Disorder?

Primary and secondary insomnia stem from different issues

August 30, 2013·5 min read
Back to School! Are You Ready?Features

Back to School! Are You Ready?

Healthy practices for children before school starts will get the year off to a great beginning

August 15, 2013·8 min read
An Itchy Scratchy HeadacheFeatures

An Itchy Scratchy Headache

Lice prevention and control methods to block the spread in children

August 13, 2013·6 min read
Extending the Lives of Stage 4 Cancer PatientsFeatures

Extending the Lives of Stage 4 Cancer Patients

HIPEC procedure treats cancers that have spread to the abdomen

August 8, 2013·6 min read
Treating AS as Best FitsFeatures

Treating AS as Best Fits

Ankylosing spondylitis treatments include medication and exercise

August 6, 2013·6 min read
Here's Looking at Your EyesFeatures

Here's Looking at Your Eyes

Eye health steps to keep eyes healthy and vision clear

July 26, 2013·6 min read
Protecting Yourself Around Furry FelinesFeatures

Protecting Yourself Around Furry Felines

Toxoplasmosis infection risk from cat feces can be reduced through healthy human behaviors

July 12, 2013·5 min read
Report Card Shows Room for Rx ImprovementFeatures

Report Card Shows Room for Rx Improvement

Medication adherence scores low among American adults with chronic conditions

June 25, 2013·7 min read
Treating Children's Sinus InfectionsFeatures

Treating Children's Sinus Infections

Bacterial sinusitis infection treatment in children updated to include parent input

June 24, 2013·7 min read
Knowing the Options: HIV/AIDS TestingFeatures

Knowing the Options: HIV/AIDS Testing

HIV testing for those at risk is important so learn the ins and outs of the test

June 24, 2013·7 min read
Eating Away at IBS PainFeatures

Eating Away at IBS Pain

Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms eased by diet and eating habits

June 20, 2013·5 min read
Figuring Out FibromyalgiaFeatures

Figuring Out Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia diagnosis involves excluding other conditions

May 30, 2013·4 min read
COPD: Educate, Improve, EmpowerFeatures

COPD: Educate, Improve, Empower

COPD spotlighted in CDC anti smoking campaign

May 20, 2013·11 min read
The Many Faces of AnemiaFeatures

The Many Faces of Anemia

Anemia is a common blood disorder that comes in many forms

May 15, 2013·7 min read
What to Know About Angelina's DecisionFeatures

What to Know About Angelina's Decision

Preventive mastectomies to reduce breast and ovarian cancer risks are personal choices

May 15, 2013·5 min read
Mastering MS Doctor VisitsFeatures

Mastering MS Doctor Visits

Multiple sclerosis patients manage doctors appointments with symptoms in mind

May 14, 2013·5 min read
Catching Colds in the Summer HeatFeatures

Catching Colds in the Summer Heat

Common cold in summer months caused by enteroviruses

May 13, 2013·4 min read
Winning the War against Childhood CancerFeatures

Winning the War against Childhood Cancer

Leukemia strikes more children than any other cancer

April 29, 2013·4 min read
Coping with Traumatic EventsFeatures

Coping with Traumatic Events

Traumatic events take a toll but knowing how to cope can help

April 23, 2013·5 min read
Maintaining Memory with MSFeatures

Maintaining Memory with MS

Multiple sclerosis researchers explore cognitive decline and therapy

April 22, 2013·9 min read
Your Child's First 6 Months of VaccinesFeatures

Your Child's First 6 Months of Vaccines

Childhood vaccines like DTaP protect against multiple diseases with minimal risks

April 22, 2013·7 min read
Allergic or Intolerant?Features

Allergic or Intolerant?

Food allergy and food intolerance differences explored

April 17, 2013·4 min read
RA is a Hard JobFeatures

RA is a Hard Job

Rheumatoid arthritis can impact ability to work

April 16, 2013·9 min read
COPD: Working Out to Breathe InFeatures

COPD: Working Out to Breathe In

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and physical activity

April 4, 2013·5 min read