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Mental HealthSome Mental Illness may Hinder Work
Bipolar and borderline patients may struggle with keeping a job
NaturalWhy Is Rudolph’s Nose So Bright?
Blood vessels explain why the most famous reindeer of all had a red nose
Health NewsRisks for Hip Replacement Do-Overs
Total hip replacement revision risk tied to age and body size
Mental HealthFailing to Put a Name to the Pain
Fibromyalgia may go undiagnosed in many patients
Natural10 Ways To Enjoy Holiday Eating During Cancer Treatment
American Cancer Society Offers Eating Tips
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Adasuve for Agitation with Schizophrenia, Bipolar I
Adasuve uses Staccato system handheld inhaler
Prescription DrugsToo Much Treatment for Diabetic Hearts
Diabetes patients may not get proper treatment to reduce heart disease risk
NaturalMother’s Age May Impact Breast Cancer Risks
Triple negative breast cancer more common in younger mothers
Health NewsLiver Cancer Going Viral
Liver cancer and hepatitis C interactions better understood
NaturalCut Back Fats to Trim Waistlines
Trans and saturated fat reduction can help lower weight and slim waistlines
Health NewsFighting Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal aortic aneurysms improve with mild exercise
Mental HealthDon’t Sweat Family Holidays
Stress reduction for the holidays starts with a little structure and a lot of flexibility
Mental HealthWhen the "Ugly Duckling" is Overweight
Overweight kids experience bullying at high rates
Mental HealthWhen Peanuts Become Weapons
Bullying children with food allergies is a serious society problem
Prescription DrugsKeep Thimerosal in Vaccines, Says AAP
Preventing ban on thimerosal in vaccines urged by pediatricians and WHO
Mental HealthCoping With Cancer During Holiday Cheer
Cancer can make the holidays more difficult for patients and families so keep it simple
Mental HealthICU Stays Linked to Dementia
Dementia was more likely for elderly people who had certain experiences in the ICU
Health NewsRace Predicts Stroke Risk
Stroke risk and hypertension are higher for certain ethnicities
Health NewsRobotic Removal and Recovery Reviewed
Bladder cancer surgery involving robotic assistance may be easier on patients
Prescription DrugsOsteoporosis Screening - Answer or Problem?
Bone disease detection is lacking for women particularly in the African American community
NaturalMarijuana’s Role in Pain Management
Marijuana did not appear to lessen the pain but rather reduce caring about the pain
Mental HealthHoliday Blues: Tips, Tricks and Triggers
Mild depression from holiday stressors can be avoided
Mental HealthChildhood Abuse Linked to Adult Asthma
Asthma among black women is more likely if they suffered abuse as children
Mental HealthNix Winter Melancholy
Seasonal affective disorder can be battled with a light exercise and friends