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Mental HealthBoozing to Manage Mood
Alcohol dependence found in people who used alcohol to soothe mood disorder symptoms
Health NewsWith Heart Defects, Exercise Gives a Lift
Congenital heart disease patients need regular physical activity to live healthier lives
Health NewsWidening the Net for HIV Tests
HIV testing recommended for all adults by US task force
Prescription DrugsAnesthesia's Impact After Joint Surgery
Neuraxial anesthesia for joint arthroplasty may lead to better outcomes after surgery
Health NewsBreathe Right During Exercise
Bronchoconstriction induced by exercise guidelines released to diagnose and treat condition
Health NewsHeavyweight Drinkers
Alcohol consumption at high levels may be harder on people who are overweight
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraceptive
Plan B One Step approved for women 15 years and older without a prescription
Health NewsToo Frail for Cancer Surgery
Skin cancer surgery not always beneficial for people with limited life expectancies
Health NewsImplants May Enlarge Breast Cancer Risks
Breast cancer diagnosis later and mortality higher in women with cosmetic breast implants
Health NewsMichigan Mom Writes Book on Spina Bifida to Help Others with Disorder
Spina bifida is the most common disabling birth defect
Prescription DrugsFDA Limits Duration and Usage of Samsca
Samsca usage limited due to possible liver injury
Health NewsWhen a Period is More Difficult
Menstruation symptoms more severe in teenage girls with physical and learning disabilities
Health NewsDreaming of Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer risks may be increased by obstructive sleep apnea
Health NewsSmoking Could Hurt Your Kid's Heart
Heart disease risk factors were higher in girls who had been exposed to secondhand smoke
Prescription DrugsProcysbi Approved for Rare Genetic Condition
Procysbi approved to treat nephropathic cystinosis in children and adults
Health NewsLady Smokers' Risk for Colon Cancer
Colon cancer rates were higher in smokers and especially female smokers
NaturalNo Link Between Lyme Disease and Autism
Lyme disease in autistic children not found to occur more commonly than in other children
Health NewsOne Shot, Two Shot, HPV Shots
HPV two dose vaccine in preteen girls appears similar to three doses in women
Health NewsArriving On Time Better Than Too Early
Premature babies have disabilities at higher rates than babies born on time
Health NewsGoing Against the Flow
Menstrual bleeding negatively impacts quality of life in women worldwide
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Kcentra
Kcentra approved for urgent reversal of anticoagulation in adults with major bleeding
Prescription DrugsCancer Rx Prices Too High!
Leukemia drug costs are affecting patient care experts contend
NaturalAn Oil That Doesn't Work on Skin
Eczema itchiness and redness not affected by evening primrose and borage oils
Health NewsThe Anti-Smoking Program That Works
Smoking prevention programs that worked use multifaceted approach