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Prescription DrugsBeta Blockers May Protect the Brain
Dementia-like brain changes less common in elderly men who took beta blockers
Prescription DrugsAre Brands Better Than Generics?
Doctors may prescribe brand name Rx just because a patient asks for it
Health NewsMore Grim News for Gridiron?
Retired NFL players have slightly higher rate of cognitive impairment and depression
Health NewsHPV, Vaccination & Cancer Rates
Cancer caused by human papillomavirus infections can be prevented and detected early
Health NewsAndy Capp’s Hot Fries Recalled Due To Undeclared Soy Allergen
ConAgra Foods recalling hot fries products due to undeclared allergen
FeaturesControl Diabetes and Say Cheese!
Dr Natalie Strand discusses diabetes and your mouth
Prescription DrugsPrimary Efficacy Endpoints met for Empagliflozin
Empagliflozin is an investigational SGLT2 inhibitor being studied for treatment of type 2 diabetes
Health NewsKeep That Skin Clean
Eczema flare ups can be minimized with preventative program
Prescription DrugsCaregivers Take on the Alzheimer’s Patch
Alzheimer's drug skin patches may save time and worry for caregivers
Clinical TrialsHeart Device Follow-Up Still Low
Cardiovascular implantable electronic device follow-up improving but still lags
Mental HealthDental Health Can Be Tricky For Kids With Autism
Autism behaviors may affect how parents feel about managing oral care for their child
Mental HealthTurn Off the TV for Tots
Fussier and more active babies are more likely to be watching TV
Mental HealthDad, Don't Suck it Up
Mental health of fathers is linked to behavioral and emotional issues in their children
Health NewsWomen Can Take Treatment Like a Man
Abdominal aortic aneurysm endovascular repair outcome similar for genders despite anatomy differences
Health NewsTreatments to Avoid During a Heart Attack
Heart attack patients treated with blood transfusions have more negative health outcomes
Mental HealthCT Scans Can Miss Minor Bleeds
Mild traumatic brain injury may damage brain in ways only seen by MRI scans
Health NewsWhat Can Chest Pain Signal When You Exercise?
Stable ischemic heart disease gets new guidelines for better treatment and diagnosis
Clinical TrialsICDs: Real World Life Savers
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients not in a clinical trial as likely to survive as those in a trial
Mental HealthBehind the Wheel with Dementia
Dementia sufferers most likely to stop driving based on decision of caregivers
Clinical TrialsLifestyle Changes Maximize PAD Surgery Success
PAD surgery complications reduced by presurgery aspirin, statins and quitting smoking
NaturalMind Troubles for Non-Diabetics
Diabetes risk factors may affect cognitive performance in people without diabetes
Health NewsWhy Is Thyroid Cancer Skyrocketing?
Thyroid cancer doubles in last 20 years in England
Health NewsStop the Bleeding Inside
Restrictive blood transfusions better helps patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Health NewsDIY Test for STD Works
Gonorrhea self-performed swab test detects STI better than other methods