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Health NewsSeniors Dance Their Way to Better Balance
Visually impaired elderly patients had improved balance and quality of life after taking dance lessons
Health NewsBinge Drinking: A Global Issue
Alcohol consumption has become the third leading cause of injury and disease globally
Health NewsHeartfelt News for Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer radiotherapy increased risk of ischemic heart disease
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves Lymphoseek to Help Locate Lymph Nodes
Lymphoseek imaging drug will help find lymph nodes in certain cancer patients
Mental HealthShining a Light on Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression more likely to affect younger and single women with lower education
Health NewsFDA Sounds Heart Alarm on Popular Antibiotic
Azithromycin Z Pak may cause deadly heart rhythms
Health NewsRefining Cancer Treatment Guidelines by Race
Prostate cancer surveillance criteria may be different based on race
Prescription DrugsStatins Reduce More Than Cholesterol
Statins for coronary heart disease may lower testosterone
Health NewsSparking HIV/AIDS Awareness in Women
HIV AIDS in women awareness day observed March 10
Health NewsCerebral Palsy Doesn’t Stop Teen From Excelling in Sports
Rehabilitation successfully allowed teen to pursue athletics
Health NewsWeight Gain Vs. Continued Smoking
Smoking cessation weight gain better for heart than continuing to smoke
Prescription DrugsThyroid Function and Cancer Survival
Glioblastoma patients with low T3 were likely to have poor prognosis following surgery
NaturalRunning for Your Hips
Osteoarthritis and hip replacement risks decreased with running compared to other exercises
NaturalOvarian Cancer Isn't Sweet
Ovarian cancer linked to sugar intake has little evidence
Mental HealthActivity for the Mind and Body
Physical activity regardless of weight keeps mental and physical functioning at its best
Prescription DrugsFlu Shot Has Risks, But Still Worth It
H1N1 flu shot risk of Guillain Barre syndrome exists but is very tiny
Mental HealthLooking for Risk Factors in Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury more likely among men with lower initial cognitive function
Prescription DrugsCalling in the Cavalry for Depression Treatment
Antipsychotic medications for depression when antidepressants fail may not be worth risks
Health NewsBreast is Best – but Not to Stop Obesity
Breastfeeding longer may not further reduce the risk of later obesity in children
Health NewsSeeing the Right Doctor for Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea treatment by primary care doctor just as good as by specialist
FDA AlertsAzithromycin (Zithromax or Zmax) and the Risk of Potentially Fatal Heart Rhythms
Antibiotic should be used cautiously in people with existing cardiovascular risk
Health NewsWorldwide Attention to Endometriosis
Endometriosis awareness events happening in numerous countries
Prescription DrugsCombination Therapy Doesn’t Unlock Progress
Erlotinib added no benefit to head and neck cancers treated with standard therapy
Health NewsDetecting a Cancer Stealth Bomber
Kidney cancer may be detected early with three biomarkers