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Mental HealthOk With Pain, But Not With Gain
Eating disorder symptom of over exercise linked to potential for suicide attempt
Health NewsMore Babies Are Alive & Well
Infant mortality rates in the US have dropped in the past few years
Prescription DrugsCOPD Med Closer to Pharmacy Shelves
COPD medication Breo recommended for approval by FDA panel
Health NewsSleeping with a Baby on the Way
Side sleeping linked to better pregnancy outcomes than sleeping on back
Prescription DrugsSuccess of the Free HPV Vaccine
Genital warts cases down since introduction of HPV vaccine program in Australia
Health NewsBetter to Toss the Tonsils First
Tonsillar carcinoma survival longer with surgery prior to radiation therapy
Health NewsFast Beating Hearts Sound Trouble
Cardiovascular risk factors increase in those with high resting heart rates
Health NewsWho's Happy with Knee Surgery?
Mild osteoarthritis knee replacement patients likelier to be unhappy with procedure
Health News“Beet” High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure may be lowered by drinking beet juice daily
Health NewsPricking and Pulsing Tumors to Death
Cancer treatment advances may include electrical pulse therapy called irreversible electroporation
Health NewsRace Matters with Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea in African American men more likely to present severe symptoms
Health NewsThe Languages of Skin Cancer Prevention
Skin cancer prevention practices vary among US Hispanics
Health NewsUnhealthy Cocktail After Stomach Surgery
Alcohol abuse care twice as likely in gastric bypass patients than in those using other methods
Health NewsBoston Disaster Distress Helpline Now Open
Crisis counseling available on free helpline
Prescription DrugsBone Loss Rx May Slow Bone Growth
Osteoporosis medication zoledronic acid may stop vital bone formation along with bone loss
FeaturesAllergic or Intolerant?
Food allergy and food intolerance differences explored
Health NewsPSA Test Outcomes Vary for Older Men
Prostate cancer diagnostic testing and treatment higher in older men undergoing PSA testing
Health NewsSymptom-Free Bird Flu in China
H7N9 bird flu case in China developed without symptoms in young child
Prescription DrugsFDA approves abuse-deterrent labeling for OxyContin
OxyContin labeling indicates product being more difficult to abuse
Mental HealthSwap Smokes for Healthier Teeth & Gums
Smoking cessation quitlines may begin promoting oral hygiene too
Prescription DrugsThis Isn't Your Mom's IUD
IUD use by teens found to be safe with lower complications for hormonal IUD
Health NewsTwo Birds, One Scan
Osteoporosis detection may be possible with CT scans ordered for other health concerns
Health NewsBroadcasting Legend Pat Summerall Has Died
Pat Summerall dead at 82
Health NewsA Crystal Ball for Prostate Cancer Testing
Prostate cancer risks increased in men with higher PSA levels at different ages