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At the Heart of Men's Sexual ProblemsHealth News

At the Heart of Men's Sexual Problems

Metabolic syndrome occurred more often in men with erectile dysfunction and low testosterone

August 13, 2013·4 min read
Walking Easier with Muscular DystrophyPrescription Drugs

Walking Easier with Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne muscular dystrophy may get new treatment

August 13, 2013·3 min read
Do It Yourself Bed Bug TrapHealth News

Do It Yourself Bed Bug Trap

Bed bugs caught in DIY trap and lure

August 13, 2013·4 min read
Teen Habits and Brain HealthMental Health

Teen Habits and Brain Health

Dementia may be higher among young men with early substance abuse and other risk factors

August 13, 2013·3 min read
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat HIV InfectionPrescription Drugs

FDA Approves New Drug to Treat HIV Infection

Tivicay approved to treat HIV infection

August 12, 2013·2 min read
Can Vitamin D Lower Blood Pressure?Natural

Can Vitamin D Lower Blood Pressure?

Vitamin D for hypertension made no big difference in new study

August 12, 2013·3 min read
Preemies: Keep a Close Watch on That HeartHealth News

Preemies: Keep a Close Watch on That Heart

Cardiovascular risks may increase for adults who were born prematurely

August 12, 2013·3 min read
Watching Head Injury Without CTHealth News

Watching Head Injury Without CT

CT scans required less often with longer emergency room observation

August 12, 2013·4 min read
Rx Treats the Gut, but Upsets the BloodHealth News

Rx Treats the Gut, but Upsets the Blood

Ulcerative colitis medication may increase risk of developing lymphoma if taken long term

August 12, 2013·3 min read
FDA Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Products for Sterile Use from Specialty CompoundingPrescription Drugs

FDA Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Products for Sterile Use from Specialty Compounding

Recall issued due to bacterial bloodstream infections in products

August 12, 2013·2 min read
Celebrating Centers for CareHealth News

Celebrating Centers for Care

National Health Center Week brings attention to the need for affordable care

August 11, 2013·2 min read
Cyclospora Sources Still at LargeHealth News

Cyclospora Sources Still at Large

Cyclospora infection count reaches 500 as sources still unknown in most states

August 10, 2013·3 min read
Do Probiotics Work for Diarrhea in the Hospital?Natural

Do Probiotics Work for Diarrhea in the Hospital?

Probiotics found to be ineffective for elderly with antibiotic associated diarrhea

August 10, 2013·3 min read
What Sleep Apnea May Mean for Your EyesHealth News

What Sleep Apnea May Mean for Your Eyes

Obstructive sleep apnea may increase risk of glaucoma

August 9, 2013·3 min read
More than a Helmet for Head ProtectionHealth News

More than a Helmet for Head Protection

Youth football head impacts reduced by limited contact during practice

August 9, 2013·3 min read
Minute-by-Minute for Weight LossHealth News

Minute-by-Minute for Weight Loss

Physical activity of any duration each day helped shed pounds

August 9, 2013·3 min read
Mental Health Can Affect Your HeartMental Health

Mental Health Can Affect Your Heart

Anxiety and depression may predict new onset of heart disease

August 9, 2013·4 min read
What You Need to Know Before Ovarian SurgeryHealth News

What You Need to Know Before Ovarian Surgery

Ovary removal for ovarian cancer prevention carries some risk in premenopausal women

August 8, 2013·4 min read
Do Camels Hold the Key to MERS?Health News

Do Camels Hold the Key to MERS?

MERS virus and camel connection a possibility according to new study

August 8, 2013·3 min read
Got Dairy?Natural

Got Dairy?

Dairy products may play a role in preserving muscle mass

August 8, 2013·3 min read
FDA Approves First Rapid Diagnostic Test to Detect Both HIV-1 Antigen and HIV-1/2 AntibodiesHealth News

FDA Approves First Rapid Diagnostic Test to Detect Both HIV-1 Antigen and HIV-1/2 Antibodies

HIV diagnostic test will detect HIV antigens and antibodies

August 8, 2013·2 min read
Double the Cancer Behind the SmokeHealth News

Double the Cancer Behind the Smoke

Smoking increases the risk of developing a second cancer among cancer survivors

August 8, 2013·3 min read
West Nile Season in Full SwingHealth News

West Nile Season in Full Swing

West Nile virus detection reported in 38 states so far in 2013

August 8, 2013·2 min read
If Your Heart Stops, Gym May Be the Best Place to BeHealth News

If Your Heart Stops, Gym May Be the Best Place to Be

Sudden cardiac arrest survival was more likely at exercise centers than other indoor locations

August 8, 2013·3 min read