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FeaturesSo Is Being Overweight Bad, or Not?
Being overweight linked to lower death risk but is not the whole story
Health NewsWhich is Easier to Tame – a Gene or a Lion?
Bladder cancer gene variance could become important therapeutic target
Health NewsChatty Doctors Help Patients Stick to Rx
Prescription medication adherence may depend on communication
Mental HealthSesame Street on the Brain
Child brain scans during educational television reveals information about learning
Health NewsSmoking Hurts Bypass Odds
Smoking habits can alter chances of a successful bypass graft even a year after quitting
Health NewsIs it a Migraine?
Migraines versus sinus and tension headaches
Health NewsManaging Menopause
Menopause symptom management at home
Health NewsSafe to Stall Transfusions
Delaying red blood cell transfusions remains safe for patients
Prescription DrugsBiogen to Discontinue Development of ALS Drug
Dexpramipexole did not meet function and survival goals
FeaturesTwinkle Toes, But Not the Knees
Knee osteoarthritis development can be slowed with exercise program
Health NewsPain Sensitivity Depends On Genetics
Chronic pain genes have been identified by researchers and may be linked to blood pressure
Prescription DrugsGeneric Propecia (Finasteride) Now In US
Propecia from Dr Reddy's Laboratories awarded 180 day period of marketing exclusivity in the US
Prescription DrugsMerck Expects FDA's Review for Ezetimibe Atorvastatin
Ezetimibe Atorvastatin NDA Submitted to FDA
Prescription DrugsA Breast Cancer Elf?
Breast cell transcription factor ELF5 involved in defining breast cancer subtype
Prescription DrugsPhase 3 DECISION Trial of Nexavar (sorafenib) Meets Primary Endpoint
Nexavar shows efficacy for radioactive iodine refractory differentiated thyroid cancer
NaturalThe Brain Can Show Hunger
Fructose and glucose affect blood flow to hunger areas of the brain differently
Mental HealthFeeling Blue With Alzheimer's
Mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimers disease behaviors made worse by depression
NaturalWorsening CKD Tied to Mineral Levels
Chronic kidney disease progression linked to abnormal mineral metabolism
Health NewsThe Wild Card in Lymphoma
Lymphoma genetic mutations and protein CARD11 cataloged
Health NewsEyes' Signs of Diabetic Heart Problems
Diabetic retinopathy may be indicator of future cardiovascular events
Health NewsNever Too Young To Get Healthy
Obesity rates in children call for early patient education on healthy lifestyles
Health NewsVitiligo? Lower Risk of Skin Cancer!
Melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer risk was three times lower in vitiligo patients
Health NewsFlu Season Continues to Worsen
CDC records uptick in 2012 flu season cases
Prescription DrugsFulyzaq Approved for HIV Patients
Anti-diarrheal drug approved by FDA for HIV/AIDS patients