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Health NewsFilm Critic Roger Ebert Dies of Cancer
Roger Ebert died following long battle with thyroid and head and neck cancer
NaturalIs Bird Flu Back?
Bird flu cases reported in China are a new H7N9 strain
FeaturesCOPD: Working Out to Breathe In
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and physical activity
NaturalKids' Tummy Fat Makes for Weaker Bones
Abdominal fat negatively impacts bone mineral density in obese children
Health NewsPersonalizing Blood Cancer Treatment
Multiple myeloma treatment guidelines put forth by Mayo Clinic
Mental HealthVascular Health Test For Dementia Risk
Dementia risk test bested by heart disease and stroke risk tests
Health NewsThe Knee Needs of Girls
Knee replacement implants for women no different than standard
Health NewsProgress Still to be Made in Kid's Diets
Sugar and fats intakes among children exceeds recommendations
Prescription DrugsIs Low T a Sign of RA Tomorrow?
Low testosterone linked in study with rheumatoid arthritis
Health NewsBreaks From Cancer Therapy Don’t Give Men a Break
Prostate cancer intermittent androgen deprivation therapy not equal to continuous therapy
Health NewsObesity Prevention Starts in Babyhood
Toddler obesity risk linked to family feeding practices by six months old
Mental HealthMom, Go Outside to Smoke
Smoking indoors around infants more common in houses with multiple kids
Health NewsA Man’s Genes Can Hurt His Cancer Outlook
Prostate cancer and Lynch syndrome appear to be linked
Health NewsFat vs. Fiber in Breathing Flow
Asthma patients consumed more fat and less fiber than healthy individuals
Health NewsDodging Blood Clots During Pregnancy
Blood clots during pregnancy most likely among women with preexisting medical conditions
Prescription DrugsSeniors Not Taking Benzos With Care
Benzodiazepine prescriptions that were poorly tracked resulted in hospitalizations
Health NewsSleep Hormone Loss Raises Diabetes Risk
Type 2 diabetes risk appears to rise as melatonin secretion drops in women
Health NewsAntidepressant May Ease Cancer Pain
Cymbalta reduced chemotherapy induced painful neuropathy
Prescription DrugsHeartburn Meds for Any Size
GERD and erosive esophagitis symptoms improve with PPIs regardless of BMI
FeaturesUnderstanding Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a serious illness but improves with treatment
Prescription DrugsDye Can See Cancer Clearly
Cancer in the lymph nodes accurately detected with newly approved imaging dye
Prescription DrugsFrom Ulcer to Diarrhea
Clostridium difficile infection likelier among hospitalized patients given antihistamines for ulcers
Health NewsScreening for Pancreatic Cancer One Molecule at a Time
Pancreatic cancer metabolomic test shows high accuracy
NaturalSunlight's Vitamin for Heavy Teens
Vitamin D may improve diabetes risk factors in obese teens