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Health NewsRacial Paradox in Colorectal Cancer
Advanced colorectal neoplasia more common in white men than in black men
Health NewsCoughing up an Explanation for Diabetes
Respiratory Infections in early childhood may be a risk factor for developing Type 1 Diabetes
Health NewsA 1-2 Punch to Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease risk is halved by controlling high blood pressure and high cholesterol
Health NewsTwo-for-One Deal with Antibiotic
Rocephin used for bacterial infections can also relieve pain after surgical procedures
Health NewsWith Fireworks, Eye Safety Is Key
Eye safety necessary to reduce high rates of eye injury from fireworks
Health NewsVaccine Takes a Shot at Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes vaccine may turn off part of immune system that destroys insulin making cells
Health NewsIt's All Fun — Until Someone Gets Hurt
ATV injuries among children has decreased but remains high in general
Health NewsLooking for Answers for Kids’ Chronic Pain
Chronic pain conditions in children leading to increasing hospital visits
Health NewsWe're All a Little Abnormal Now and Then
High blood pressure readings among kids in routine visits rarely mean hypertension
Health NewsMore Pain than Help to the Liver
Drug induced liver injuries primarily caused by prescription medicine usage
Health NewsFor Diabetes, Some Need More Exercise
Diabetes risk is greater among South Asians than Europeans
Health NewsCholesterol Rx Takes Care of Joints Too
Osteoarthritis symptoms decreased over time with higher statin dosage
Health NewsPossible Cocaine Substitute
Cocaine addicts may benefit from an ADHD medication for a substitute therapy
Health NewsFireworks Fun and Safety
Fireworks safety officials say these explosives injured thousands of people in 2012
Health NewsStress Makes for a Fragile Ticker
Heart disease deaths and heart attacks higher in people who reported high stress
Health NewsSeat Belts Save Lives — Even Unborn Ones
Pregnant women wearing seat belts did better after car accidents than unrestrained pregnant women
Health NewsNew Moms Need Their Blood Pressure Checked
Hypertensive pregnancy complications linked to later cardiovascular risk factors
Health NewsBigger Women May Seek Smaller Cuts
Hysterectomy complications greater in overweight women but they have other options
Health NewsHormones Are No Heart Shield for Women
Hormone replacement therapy might not prevent coronary heart disease
Health NewsClot-Busting Rx Has Long-Term Benefits
Stroke patients treated with alteplase soon after symptom onset reduce need for long-term care
Health NewsHidden Hazards of Potty Training?
Toddler toilet seat injuries slowly increasing but usually are minor treatable injuries
Health NewsEating Away Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer patients can help control disease through diet and exercise
Health NewsFDA Approves the First Non-Hormonal Treatment for Hot Flashes Associated with Menopause
Brisdelle approved to treat hot flashes associated with menopause
Health NewsWhich Cancer Survivors Need to Keep Blocking
Breast cancer survivors with biomarker benefit from extended endocrine therapy