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Health NewsHerbs That Aren’t Friendly to Kidneys
Chronic kidney disease patients have been taking herbs that may harm kidneys
Health NewsNew Lupus Rx Gentler on Kidneys
Lupus nephritis patients who received laquinimod plus standard therapy had improvement in kidney function
Health NewsSex Makes a Difference in Cancer
Melanoma survival better in women than men
Health NewsKick the Habit Before Brain Surgery
Smoking before brain or spine surgery restricted essential blood flow
Health NewsGenetic Judgment: It’s Not Cancer
Benign thyroid nodules may be identified with gene signature
Health NewsGot Arthritis? No Vaccine Worries
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients respond well to MMR vaccine without worse symptoms
Health NewsA Gut Check Could Predict Heart Attack
Atherosclerosis in the abdominal aorta may foretell future heart attack
Prescription DrugsFDA Investigating Two Deaths Following Injection of Zyprexa Relprevv
Two unexplained deaths lead to investigation of Zyprexa Relprevv injection
Health NewsA Facebook Fix for Organ Transplants
Organ donation shortage shown to benefit from social media
Health NewsAn Alcohol and Pregnancy Balancing Act?
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is not recommended
Health NewsAutism Care Colored by Race
Autistic patients use of specialists shows racial disparities
Health NewsParts Can Equal the Whole Liver
Partial liver grafts donated to babies have similar rates of success as whole transplants
Health NewsWhat Influences Kids' TV Watching?
TV viewing habits of preschoolers influenced by parental attitudes and possibly ethnicity
Health NewsNot What Kids Eat But How They Eat
Preschooler eating habits linked to cardiovascular disease risk
Health NewsChecking Out Kids' Blood Pressure
Uric acid levels indicate high blood pressure in children at high cardiovascular risk
Health NewsHands On Healing: Does it Work?
Osteopathic manipulation lacks sufficient evidence to show whether it is effective
Health NewsSibling Rivalry Not So Harmless
Sibling bullying linked to poorer mental health and should not be dismissed
Health NewsRotavirus Vaccine Scores High
Rotavirus vaccine is highly effective in preventing the disease
Health NewsLooking Out for Teens' Headaches
Chronic daily headaches among teens related to multiple risk factors
Health NewsBut It Can't Be Menopause Yet!
Vasomotor symptoms of menopause experienced by more than half of premenopausal women
Health NewsWhen Soccer Gets Down and Dirty
Soccer injuries increase as athletes age with most occurring on lower half of body
Health NewsVitamins to Breathe
Exercise induced bronchoconstriction could be reduced with vitamin C intake before exercise
Health NewsPainkiller May Raise Heart Attack Risk
Diclofenac in high doses may cause heart issues warns European Medicines Agency
Health NewsThe Value of Physical Activity & Diet in Cancer Prevention
Cancer prevention diet and exercise recommendations not met by 60 to 90 percent of women