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Health News‘Like’ Facebook, Dislike Thyself
Social networking and high internet usage linked with poor body image in young girls
Health NewsTowards New Treatments for Infant Cancer
Infantile myofibromatosis potential gene mutation targets identified
Health NewsOTC Gels Ease Minor Toothaches
Pain relief for minor toothaches found with OTC benzocaine gels
Health NewsCute Little Mouse Can Take Your Breath Away
Yosemite park attempts to block spread of hantavirus
Health NewsBlood Thinners: To Continue or Not
Blood thinners taken to prevent stroke should be discussed in detail before any surgery
Health NewsGuys, Keep Your Fit Physiques!
Colorectal precancerous tumors more common in overweight and obese men
Health NewsHaving “The Talk” with Teens
Substance use not broached by all parents even though many kids actually listen
Health NewsOn the Road to Bariatric Success?
Blood clots a concern for obese people losing weight with surgery
Health NewsFDA Approves Two New Melanoma Rx
Melanoma medications and genetic test receive FDA approval
Health NewsMiddle Eastern Virus Concerns Grow
Novel coronavirus a global threat warns WHO director as infections continue
Health NewsADHD Meds Not Related to Addictions
ADHD stimulant medications were not found to increase odds for later addictions or abuse
Health NewsMottos for Living with MS
Multiple sclerosis awareness day highlights stories of young patients
Health NewsFish Oil: Possible Stress Soother
Stress reactions blunted in people after taking fish oil supplements
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves Two Drugs, Companion Diagnostic Test for Advanced Skin Cancer
Two melanoma medications and companion diagnostic approved for patients
FDA AlertsFDA Announces Import of Injectable Nutrition Drugs
Injectable nutrition medications will be imported into the US due to critical shortage
Health NewsLooking for Gestational Diabetes Early
Gestational diabetes blood test in first trimester may be way to predict the disorder
Health NewsWhat to "Expect" With a Thyroid Disorder
Pregnant women with thyroid disorders have higher pregnancy complication rates
Health NewsFighting Diabetes with Fish Oil
Fish oil supplements role in protecting against diabetes and heart disease
Health NewsEven a Little Weight Loss May Help
Obstructive sleep apnea symptoms decrease with weight loss and behavioral interventions
Health NewsHow Is ADHD Linked to Breastfeeding?
Kids with ADHD were breastfed a shorter amount of time
Health NewsFew Changes in GI Bleeding Causes
Upper GI bleeding causes similar to what they were 20 years ago
Health NewsFDA Clears First Blood Tracking Device That Uses Radio Frequency Identification Technology
iTrace for Blood Centers device cleared to assist in enhancing blood safety
Health NewsParents' Age and Cancer Risks
Cancer risks lower in people whose parents live longer than average
Health NewsCollege Health 101: Depression & Anxiety
Depressed college students with sleeping problems have greater anxiety symptoms also