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Health NewsThe Oldest and the Youngest Mommies
Pregnancy in oldest and youngest mothers may have more risks
Health NewsWhat If the Big Toe Isn't the Culprit?
Gout flaring up somewhere besides the big toe may be more likely to return
Health NewsRA Combo Treatments After First Rx Fails
DMARD combination therapy and Enbrel plus methotrexate led to similar rheumatoid arthritis improvement
Health NewsTake Charge After Childhood Cancer!
Childhood cancer survivors have a variety of health conditions as adults
Health NewsBeing Big with an Early Baby
Preterm birth risk higher for pregnant women who are overweight or obese
Health NewsNot Enough Oxygen May Hurt Your Heart
Sleep apnea increases heart attack risk in long term study
Health NewsGood Vibrations May Help Stroke Patients
Stroke treatment device for muscle and joint rehabilitation gains FDA approval
FDA ApprovalsNew Influenza Vaccine from Sanofi Pasteur Now Licensed by FDA
Fluzone Quadrivalent vaccine approved to treat influenza in children and adults
Health NewsThat Goal Can Mess With Your Head
Risk of brain injury and memory problems linked to heading a soccer ball too often
Health NewsFalling Glucose, Foggy Thinking
Hypoglycemia may raise dementia risk in aging diabetes patients
Health NewsThe Way to the Heart May Be the Wrist
Atherosclerosis or clogged arteries may be treated through artery in the wrist rather than groin
Health NewsSunscreen Buffers Skin Aging
Skin aging in middle aged adults reduced by regular sunscreen use
Health NewsWaves Knock Swimmers into the ER
Traumatic injuries from ocean waves send many beachgoers to the ER
Health NewsFDA Rejects Potential Kidney Cancer Rx
Tivozanib does not gain FDA approval for advanced renal cell carcinoma
Health NewsIn Tune with Yoga and the Mind
Cognitive function might be sharper and more accurate with 20 minute yoga practice
Health NewsSaving Limbs With Clogged Arteries
Peripheral arterial disease endangers limbs but revascularization helps
Health NewsParental Patrol of the Cyber World
Internet safety education best taught by parents with the support of educators and healthcare providers
Health NewsTeens Must Take This to Heart
Heart transplant patients have higher risk of death if medication is not taken as prescribed
Health NewsMany Designated Drivers Were Drinking
Designated drivers leaving bars did not all abstain from drinking
Health NewsStaying Fit to Stay Heart-Healthy
Artherosclerosis risk factors in teens are lower in those with better physical fitness
Health NewsIt Takes a Village for Kids to Lose Weight
Obesity prevention programs for kids can be successful if community based
Health NewsIf It's Not Your First Concussion…
Repeat concussions take longer to recover from than a first concussion
Health NewsA Case for Delaying Cancer Screenings
Colorectal cancer virtual colonoscopies can begin later according to new study
Health NewsUnexplained Aches and Pains of Stress
Mental stress in women linked to physical issues unrelated to specific health conditions