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Prescription DrugsGonorrhea Rates Way Up in England
Cases of gonorrhea strain more resistant to common treatments increased 25 percent in England
Health News“Rhoda” Has Terminal Brain Cancer
Valerie Harper has incurable leptomeningeal carcinomatosis
Health NewsDoes Vitamin D Reduce Breast Cancer Risks?
Breast cancer risks not affected by circulating vitamin D levels in most women
Prescription DrugsCancer Surgery Anesthesia and Chronic Pain
Breast cancer patients given propofol had less long term chronic pain than those given sevoflurane
Health NewsHow the Medical Bills Stack Up
Emergency room costs for similar procedures vary considerably across the US
Health NewsBrief, Hard Workout Does the Trick
Blood glucose level improved equally between short high intensity sessions and longer moderate exercise
Prescription DrugsStrong Acne Meds Okay for Gastro Tract
Isotretinoin does not increase chance of developing inflammatory bowel diseases
NaturalThe Gapped Smile from Heavy Smoking
Periodontal disease may cause tooth loss in heavily smoking postmenopausal women
Health NewsCancer Dictates Final Fate of Hugo Chavez
Hugo Chavez dies of pelvic cancer
FeaturesHeart Stoppers: Two Emergencies Often Confused
Cardiac arrest and heart attack are often seen as the same but require different treatments
NaturalExercise Moot with Early Cancer
In situ breast cancer rates and odds not affected by physical activity
Health NewsWhat Older Expectant Moms Can Expect
Older first time moms react to C sections a little better than younger first time moms
Health NewsWhich Hospitals are Better for Cancer Care?
Head and neck cancer patient outcomes better when treated at high volume and NCI designated hospitals
Health NewsSouthern Diet May Raise Stroke Risk
Stroke likelihood increases for those who eat Southern diet but plants provide protection
Health NewsLowering Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Advanced colorectal cancer diagnosis risks decreased by 70 percent with colonoscopies
FeaturesThe Subtle Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer signs and symptoms that every woman needs to be aware of
Prescription DrugsFirst Baby Cured of HIV
HIV cured in Mississippi toddler
Health NewsC-Sections and Sneezes
Cesarean section babies might have higher risk of allergies
Clinical TrialsProgress for Celgene's Psoriasis Drug
Apremilast significantly improved signs and symptoms of psoriasis across a range of patient types
Prescription DrugsTeam Management for Schizophrenics
Schizophrenia patients took medications more consistently with team based treatment
Mental HealthRisk for PTSD: War and Peace
PTSD risk for veterans is affected by combat experiences and life before the war
Health NewsAllergies: To Test or Not to Test
Allergy testing not necessarily needed
Health NewsImaging Can Be Such A Headache
CT and MRIs not necessary to diagnose headaches according to campaign
Prescription DrugsLooking Down the Road for Kids with ADHD
Children with ADHD at higher risk for mental health disorders and suicide as adults