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OTCAspirin: Right for Some, But Not for All
Cardiovascular disease patients can benefit from aspirin but it may not be good for everyone
Prescription DrugsSkipping Chemo to Treat a Breast Cancer
HER2 positive breast cancer responses to combination therapy of Tykerb and Herceptin
Health NewsPhysician Group Recommends Against PSA Tests
Prostate cancer screening recommendations released by American College of Physicians
Prescription DrugsMore Months of Life with Colorectal Cancer
Cetuximab and chemo make surgery possible for colorectal cancer liver mets
Health NewsPlaying Video Games to Get Healthier
Electronic media interventions for kids like computer and video games may help improve healthy behaviors
Health NewsWhat Difference Does School Lunch Make?
Obesity rates among students may be reduced through stricter school lunch standards for nutrition
NaturalCheers to Living Longer after Cancer!
Breast cancer survival not tied to alcohol consumption in new study
Health NewsBad News for Red Meat Lovers
Atherosclerosis risk rises from ingesting a compound found in red meat
Health NewsMouseketeer Annette Funicello Has Died
Multiple sclerosis advocate and Mickey Mouse Club star Annette Funicello has died at 70
Health NewsSkin Cancer Survivors Not Practicing Safe Sun
Melanoma survivors do not always protect their skin from sun damage
Health NewsIron Lady Margaret Thatcher has Died
Margaret Thatcher has died following a stroke
NaturalGetting the Lead Out (of Our Kids)
Lead exposure to children continues to decrease but disparities remain
Mental HealthSuccess Over Teen Drinking
Alcohol misuse can start early but personality focused interventions may help
Health NewsInactivity to Obesity, and Vice Versa
Obesity in middle aged women may contribute to decreasing physical activity
Mental HealthCan Secondhand Smoke Hurt Kids' Kidneys?
Secondhand smoke exposure may be linked to chronic kidney disease in teens
Health NewsTeens Shed Extra Pounds with Extra Sleep
Insufficient sleep in teens linked to obesity especially among already overweight teens
Health NewsWhen a Seizure Lasts a Long Time
Prolonged seizures in children linked to developmental problems
Health NewsAll the Bigger to Eat Lunch With...
Lunch plate size for children affects how many calories they serve themselves and eat
Health NewsSomewhere, a TV Is On… So What?
Obesity risk and paying attention to TV linked in teenagers
Health NewsHow Often Should Your Kid Eat?
Obesity risk linked to eating frequency in boys but research is weak
Health NewsHeart Medication May Increase Cancer Risk
Cancer risks linked to amiodarone therapy for arrhythmia
Mental HealthMind and Body Power For Older Adults
Cognitive function enhanced with combo of mental and physical activities in older adults
Prescription DrugsSmoking Cessation Meds: Take Two
Smoking cessation medications varenicline and bupropion SR go though another trial
Mental HealthBlood Test May Predict Lung Cancer Risk
Lung cancer risks higher in male smokers who have low bilirubin levels