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Mental HealthReading the Future in Placenta Cells?
Autism risk in families with autism history revealed through placenta abnormalities
Health NewsGetting Smashed: A Real Heart Breaker
Binge drinking might increase the risk for heart disease later in life
Health NewsBird Flu Case Discovered in Taiwan
H7N9 bird flu case in Taiwan confirmed as first outside of the China mainland
Health NewsCancer Survivors Need to Love Their Hearts
Cardiovascular disease high among cancer survivors
Health NewsSafety First Means Sober Driving
Alcohol and substance use involved in fatally wounding US drivers
Health NewsNew Steps Toward Better Diabetes Control
Diabetes management algorithm stresses obesity managment and individualized blood sugar goals
Health NewsExpecting a Baby? Expect Regular Visits
Prenatal care access linked to infant mortality
NaturalHow Many Steps a Day Should Kids Take?
Physical activity for kids should exceed 11500 steps per day
Mental HealthThat Concussion Will Go Away
Concussions from sports injuries not related to amnesia and age of athletes
Health NewsLooking Ahead for Childhood Meningitis
Meningitis in childhood has poorer long term outlooks than average
Health NewsDo I Have an Ectopic Pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancy testing with transvaginal ultrasound is best method for diagnosis
Health NewsDangers of Smoking After Surgery
Pneumonia death rates higher among surgery patients who did not quit smoking
Prescription DrugsA Pregnancy Dilemma for a Medication?
Antiepileptic valproate during pregnancy linked to higher risk of autism in children
Prescription DrugsNot Going by the Acne Label
Acne medication adherence by young Medicaid patients is less than 12 percent
Health NewsMore Views For Breast Cancer Screening
Mammography that combines 2D and 3D views more effective in detecting breast tumors
OTCPattern to the Zit Madness
Acne facial patterns commonly cover certain parts of the face
Health NewsFDA Launches Partnership to Protect Against Counterfeit Anti-Malarial Medicines
FDA launches counterfeit detection device to find substandard malaria drugs
Health NewsStroke Risk Starts at a Young Age
Stroke risk is higher for those who spent teen years living in southern stroke belt
Prescription DrugsManaging Meningitis with Vaccines
Meningitis vaccine awareness stressed on World Meningitis Day
Health NewsBack to Hospital after Stem Cell Transplant
Stem cell transplants result in hospital readmissions for most pediatric recipients
Health NewsBird Flu Numbers Could Double
H7N9 bird flu infections in China may continue to increase
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Second Drug in BD Simplist
BD Simplist decreases number of steps in vial and syringe injection sequence
Health NewsSurviving Cancer Post-Chernobyl
Thyroid cancer survival among young people affected by Chernobyl nuclear disaster
Prescription DrugsReplenishing Men's Mojo
Erectile dysfunction and quality of life improved with replacement testosterone hormone