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Vitamin K for Healthy KneesHealth News

Vitamin K for Healthy Knees

Knee osteoarthritis was more likely in people who had low levels of vitamin K in the blood

February 21, 2013·2 min read
The Fate of New Hips in WomenHealth News

The Fate of New Hips in Women

Hip replacement failures higher in women than men

February 21, 2013·2 min read
Celiac Prevention for BabiesNatural

Celiac Prevention for Babies

Celiac disease rates lower for infants who start gluten earlier

February 21, 2013·4 min read
Vitamin B May Not Be a Brain BoosterMental Health

Vitamin B May Not Be a Brain Booster

Stroke patients who can experience decline in brain function may not be aided by vitamin B

February 21, 2013·2 min read
In the Dark About Heart DevicesHealth News

In the Dark About Heart Devices

Cardiovascular disease patients may not get enough info from their doctor on risks of heart devices

February 21, 2013·3 min read
Lather Up for the DriveHealth News

Lather Up for the Drive

Skin cancer risks from ultraviolet light exposure through car windows

February 21, 2013·3 min read
When Cancer Patients Need Nutritional SupportNatural

When Cancer Patients Need Nutritional Support

Cancer related malnutrition pinpointed with abbreviated form of standard test

February 21, 2013·2 min read
Mom's Nightmare - Sleepless KidsMental Health

Mom's Nightmare - Sleepless Kids

Child sleeping problems and eating issues may arise from similar parent behaviors

February 21, 2013·3 min read
Breaking the Cycle of Ear InfectionsHealth News

Breaking the Cycle of Ear Infections

Ear infection recurrence and surgical treatment reduced through stricter diagnosis and fluid draining

February 20, 2013·4 min read
Smoke-Free Air Helps Prevent PreemiesMental Health

Smoke-Free Air Helps Prevent Preemies

Premature birth rates lower each year where public places have gone smoke free

February 20, 2013·2 min read
Spotting Need for Lung Cancer ScreeningHealth News

Spotting Need for Lung Cancer Screening

Lung cancer screening selection criteria refined

February 20, 2013·3 min read
Bullying Leaves Its MarkMental Health

Bullying Leaves Its Mark

Bullying increases mental health disorder risks among victims and bullies

February 20, 2013·4 min read
New FDA Boxed Warning for CodeineHealth News

New FDA Boxed Warning for Codeine

FDA updating the public on safety concerns for codeine use in children

February 20, 2013·2 min read
Antioxidants for the BrainHealth News

Antioxidants for the Brain

Dementia and stroke were not less likely when people had a diet rich in antioxidants

February 20, 2013·2 min read
Ethnicity's Role in Return of Colon ConditionHealth News

Ethnicity's Role in Return of Colon Condition

Colonic diverticulitis repeat cases likelier among African Americans and obese

February 20, 2013·3 min read
Kidney Cancer Patients May Soon Have New RxPrescription Drugs

Kidney Cancer Patients May Soon Have New Rx

Tivozanib phase III trial finds overall survival comparable to sorafenib

February 20, 2013·2 min read
Uterine Cancer in Baby BoomersHealth News

Uterine Cancer in Baby Boomers

Uterine cancer in women from the baby boomer generation compared to older women

February 20, 2013·2 min read
Statins May Reduce Liver Cancer RisksPrescription Drugs

Statins May Reduce Liver Cancer Risks

Liver cancer is less prevalent when you take statins

February 20, 2013·1 min read
Teaching Kids Not to UseMental Health

Teaching Kids Not to Use

Substance misuse lower in teens that attended a community prevention program

February 20, 2013·3 min read
One Boy, Two Boys, Three Boys, Four!Health News

One Boy, Two Boys, Three Boys, Four!

Two pairs of twin boys born on Valentines Day to Texas parents

February 19, 2013·1 min read
Getting Older & Getting Happier Mental Health

Getting Older & Getting Happier

Happiness scores increased with age but were lower in folks that grew up in hard times

February 19, 2013·2 min read
Preparing for Orthopedic SurgeryFeatures

Preparing for Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic surgery patients should know what to expect before and after surgery

February 19, 2013·5 min read
A Step Away From Keeping Breast Cancer AwayPrescription Drugs

A Step Away From Keeping Breast Cancer Away

Triple negative breast cancer experimental therapy may hold recurrences at bay

February 19, 2013·2 min read
Machines Are No Better Than MedsPrescription Drugs

Machines Are No Better Than Meds

Stroke treatment with mechanical devices may not improve upon therapy with medication

February 19, 2013·3 min read