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Prescription DrugsShingles Stay Quiet with RA Medicine
TNF inhibitor therapy for rheumatoid arthritis may not impact herpes zoster outbreaks
Health NewsWaking Up Before the Surgery Is Completed
Survey of doctors shows consciousness during general anesthesia occurs very rarely
Mental HealthSafety Gear Doesn’t Stop Concussions
Concussion risk still high despite wearing helmet and mouth guards
Prescription DrugsNew Diabetes Rx Delivers Results
Alogliptin used alone or with other medications is effective for blood sugar control
Health NewsSedation and Cancer Screening Complications
Colorectal cancer screening patients who receive anesthesia are slightly more prone to complications
Health NewsToo Many Seniors Getting Colonoscopies?
Colonoscopy rates among seniors suggest overutilization
Prescription DrugsDon't Lose Sight of Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic eye disease may be effectively treated with medication in some patients
Health NewsGive Kids a Brain Boost with Exercise
Self control of kids and young adults boosted with short bouts of intense exercise
NaturalSigns of Allergy Differ by Race
Food allergy sensitization more likely in African American children than white children
Mental HealthNew Mom Anxiety May Be Too Much
Obsessive compulsive symptoms in mothers after giving birth may be unhealthy
Health NewsExpecting Twins? It's Your Call
Pregnant mothers of twins experience similar outcomes in C section and vaginal birth
Mental HealthMentally Managing a Child's Illness
Children with chronic illnesses benefited emotionally from cognitive behavioral therapy
NaturalWhat We Know About Iron Supplements
Iron supplements for children may or may not benefit them so more research is needed
Mental HealthWatch for Warning Signs of Child Abuse
Abused babies often have previous suspicious injuries before they begin crawling
Prescription DrugsWhooping Cough Risks Among Kids Increase
Pertussis vaccine effectiveness appears to wear off as rates increased over time
Health NewsReal Frogs Not As Kid-Friendly as Kermit
African dwarf frogs caused salmonella outbreak among children keeping frogs as pets
Health NewsFruit Doesn’t Hurt Diabetes Control
Type 2 diabetes patients maintained blood sugar control with increase or decrease in fruit
Health NewsWhen a Rash Isn’t Just a Rash
Skin changes can indicate more serious internal disease
Health NewsIUDs May Keep the Pain Away
Intrauterine device lowered endometriosis pain after surgery
Health NewsExpanding Comfort Care
Palliative care can be provided by generalists and treating specialists
Prescription DrugsWhen Nail Polish Doesn't Work
Nail psoriasis treated like regular skin psoriasis
Health NewsWeight Loss Surgery and Diabetes
Obese type 2 diabetes patients undergoing gastric bypass may send diabetes into remission
Health NewsSleeping Pills May Carry High Risks
Sleeping medications linked to a higher risk of death and slightly higher risk of cancer
NaturalExtra Vitamins Don't Always Fill the Void
Vitamin D3 and calcium supplements ineffective in fracture prevention among postmenopausal women