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Energy Drinks May Give a Killer BuzzFeatures

Energy Drinks May Give a Killer Buzz

Energy drinks often do not list their caffeine content and overconsumption can have lethal results

December 21, 2012·4 min read
Hard to See with DiabetesFeatures

Hard to See with Diabetes

Dr. Roger Phelps explains diabetic retinopathy and how it may be contributing to growing vision problems

December 20, 2012·5 min read
In Joy This HolidayFeatures

In Joy This Holiday

Cancer patient and caregiver tips for sliding through the holidays

December 20, 2012·5 min read
Arthritic Athletes Still ActiveFeatures

Arthritic Athletes Still Active

Arthritis does not stop famous athletes

December 19, 2012·7 min read
Kidney Disease Kids: Pointers for ParentsFeatures

Kidney Disease Kids: Pointers for Parents

Chronic kidney disease can affect the whole family

December 6, 2012·5 min read
Web Tool Helps Track or Treat Prostate CancerFeatures

Web Tool Helps Track or Treat Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer surveillance network provides resource for early-stage cancer patients

December 6, 2012·8 min read
Holiday Gifts for Arthritis PatientsFeatures

Holiday Gifts for Arthritis Patients

Assistive devices for arthritis could be great gifts for your loved ones

December 5, 2012·5 min read
Open Wide for American Diabetes MonthFeatures

Open Wide for American Diabetes Month

Diabetes and oral health issues discussed with Dr Natalie Strand

December 5, 2012·6 min read
Boosting Brains for Older Adults with HIVFeatures

Boosting Brains for Older Adults with HIV

Cognitive training improves life for older adults with HIV

November 29, 2012·5 min read
A Son Honors His Mother Lost To Breast CancerFeatures

A Son Honors His Mother Lost To Breast Cancer

Young man makes sure his mother is never forgotten

November 28, 2012·6 min read
Glaucoma: The Eye's Silent DiseaseFeatures

Glaucoma: The Eye's Silent Disease

Glaucoma: what is it and how to prevent it

November 21, 2012·6 min read
Seven Ways to Make Thanksgiving HealthierFeatures

Seven Ways to Make Thanksgiving Healthier

Thanksgiving dinner can still be a delicious splurge without packing on pounds

November 19, 2012·5 min read
Breast Cancer Drug Gets Green Light for Lung CancerFeatures

Breast Cancer Drug Gets Green Light for Lung Cancer

Lung cancer patients have a new treatment option in breast cancer drug

November 13, 2012·5 min read
So What About Atrial Fibrillation?Features

So What About Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to complications if untreated

November 13, 2012·7 min read
The Path to Crohn's DiseaseFeatures

The Path to Crohn's Disease

Diagnosed with Crohns disease

November 12, 2012·4 min read
Living with Ulcerative ColitisFeatures

Living with Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis diet and lifestyle choices

November 8, 2012·7 min read
Clearing Up EDFeatures

Clearing Up ED

Erectile dysfunction expert explains treatments and misconceptions

November 8, 2012·8 min read
Let’s Get Naked For Skin CancerFeatures

Let’s Get Naked For Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is most successfully treated when caught early

November 8, 2012·4 min read
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Breast Cancer RisksFeatures

5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risks

Breast cancer risks can be reduced with lifestyle choices

November 5, 2012·4 min read
Meal-Time MadnessFeatures

Meal-Time Madness

Food allergy rates symptoms and tips

October 30, 2012·5 min read
On the Horizon: New MS TreatmentsFeatures

On the Horizon: New MS Treatments

MS patients seek new treatments

October 30, 2012·7 min read
Migraines and MinorsFeatures

Migraines and Minors

Migraine symptoms and effects on children

October 29, 2012·5 min read
The Crohn's LifestyleFeatures

The Crohn's Lifestyle

Crohns disease diet and lifestyle tips

October 25, 2012·5 min read
Soft Bones are a Hard Problem for KidsFeatures

Soft Bones are a Hard Problem for Kids

Pediatric bone health issues

October 23, 2012·5 min read