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Mental HealthHard Lives Take a Toll on Kids' Bodies
Childhood hardships like abuse or neglect linked to poor health
Health NewsPredicting the Return of Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer recurrence may be predicted with panel of five biomarkers
NaturalCan Sunshine Ward Off a Heart Attack?
Hypertension and heart attack risk may be reduced by some time in the sun
Health NewsA Roller Coaster Ride into the ER
Amusement park ride injuries such as falls pose risks to children
Health NewsBreast Cancer Patients Want to Have Fun!
Breast cancer patients who have fun have higher overall quality of life
Prescription DrugsExtra Focus Needed with Insomnia Rx
Insomnia medication led to more ER visits especially in women and the elderly
Health NewsWhen Extra Sugar Ain't Sweet
Added sugar in food upped the number of calories consumed by certain populations
Health NewsGood News for Kids With Kidney Disease
End stage kidney disease in children requires dialysis but death risk has declined
Prescription DrugsFDA Alert Regarding The Compounding Shop
The Compounding Shop raising concerns due to lack of sterility assurance for sterile drugs
Health NewsSlim Down or Pay Up
Obese people incentivized through healthcare costs to engage in healthy behavior
Health NewsThe Trade-Offs of Spinal Surgeries
Interspinous spacers for spinal stenosis led to fewer complications but more revision surgeries
Health NewsSurvey Says: Patient Feedback Improves Care
Heart disease patients may live longer and better lives after completing a quality of life questionnaire
Prescription DrugsAdderall Trending on Twitter
Adderall abuse by college students suggest problem on the rise
NaturalCleansing the Home of Cleaning Products
Toxic encephalopathy awareness month highlights cleaning product safety
Health NewsRobotic Cancer Surgery Better But Costlier
Kidney cancer treated with robotic partial nephrectomy offers better results but costs more
Mental HealthDepression and a Declining Mind
Depression increased the risk for developing dementia in several studies
Prescription DrugsLiving Longer with HER2+ Breast Cancer
Metastatic HER2 breast cancer patients treated with trastuzumab plus hormone therapy surviving longer
Mental HealthAfter Violence Comes Depression
Depression found in people that had experienced intimate partner violence
Mental HealthDepression Diagnosis Difficulty
Depression was overdiagnosed and overtreated in primary care settings
Health NewsA Recess for the Eyes
Nearsighted vision development slows when children spend recess more outdoors
Health NewsIf the Shoe Fits, Wear It
Sports injuries can be minimized with shoes specific to the sport and playing field
Health NewsA Bone to Pick with IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome patients more likely to develop osteoporosis and fractures
Mental HealthProstates Seem to Need 'Sound-Sleep'
Prostate cancer risks may be increased in men who report sleep problems
Health NewsMove Your Butt to Save Your Breasts
Breast cancer risks may be lowered with exercise that affects estrogen metabolism