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Health NewsPregnant Now, Watch Your Heart Later
Preeclampsia and high blood pressure during pregnancy may predict heart problems later
Health NewsWorks for One, But Not for Twins
17P injection for preterm birth does not reduce risk of early birth for women with twins
Mental HealthOrgan Transplant Stressing You Out?
Mental distress was seen in a group of organ transplant patients
Prescription DrugsLiving With Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Chronic myeloid leukemia patients experience disturbing symptoms while undergoing treatment
Prescription DrugsPeregrine Announces Results From Phase II Clinical Trial of Bavituximab
Bavituximab and gemcitabine showed improvement in overall survival when compared to control
Mental HealthChasing After Autism Therapies that Work
Autism therapies come in many forms but few have been tested or shown to be effective
Mental HealthMentally Ill More Likely to Smoke
Smoking rates in people with mental illness much higher than general population
Health NewsSudden Cardiac Arrest in Young People
Heart related deaths are infrequent in young people but are devastating
Prescription DrugsFor Erectile Dysfunction, Men Are Slow To Seek Help
Erectile dysfunction medical advice prolonged among men
Health NewsPreventing Stroke at Any Age
Stroke risk and prevention similar for younger and older individuals
Mental HealthRecovering From Marital Spats
Marital satisfaction stopped declining in couples that did writing exercises after fights
Prescription DrugsHow Much do Dementia Treatments Help?
Dementia treatments helped with symptoms but they did not improve quality of life
Mental HealthTreat Depression to Boost Immunity
Shingles vaccine less effective in depressed patients unless depression is treated
Health NewsHow To Save a Half Million Lives
Reducing sodium intake over ten years could save hundreds of thousands of lives
Mental HealthHow Are Our Soldiers Sleeping?
Sleep apnea and insomnia among military personnel occurring at high rates
Mental HealthSmoking & Blood Flow Don’t Mix
Vascular surgery patients more likely to quit smoking with doctor counseling
Prescription DrugsAntidepressants and the Heart
Antidepressants were linked with subtle changes in the way the heart functions
Health NewsSocial Media for HIV Prevention
HIV education and preventive health practices may be successfully shared via social media
Health NewsIBS Affects More Than Just the Patient
Irritable bowel symptoms may put strain on a relationship but staying close may help
Health NewsObesity & Inflamed Gums Linked
Periodontitis risks may be higher in obese people due to inflammatory overload
Health NewsHow Does the Flu Spread So Quickly?
Flu particles may be in the air up to six feet away from someone who is sick
Health NewsAdult Asthma and Aging
Asthma hits harder as we age
Health NewsHealth Clinics are Helpful
Free clinic treatment can save costs and reduce unnecessary ER visits
Mental HealthMixing Mental Health and Substance Use
Alcohol use or smoking tobacco or marijuana high among mentally ill young people