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FDA Safety Communication: Pradaxa
Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) should not be used in patients with mechanical prosthetic heart valves
Prescription DrugsMen Have Hormonal Blues Too
Androgen deprivation therapy may be harmful to men with intraepithelial neoplasia
FeaturesIn Joy This Holiday
Cancer patient and caregiver tips for sliding through the holidays
NaturalSlacking Off Snacking May Keep Cancer Away
Lynch syndrome patient snacking patterns can affect their cancer risks
Mental HealthManaging Health Care for Autistic Adults
Adults with autism may have some struggles with their health care
Mental HealthEmotion Regulation Training Falls Short
Borderline symptoms for teens were not improved by adding emotion regulation training
Prescription DrugsGet Healthy To Live With Colon Cancer
Colon cancer outlook deteriorates when combined with hypertension or diabetes
Health NewsSpotting Heart Risk in Diabetes
Cardiovascular disease mortality in type 2 diabetes patients predicted by coronary calcium score
NaturalGot (the Right Amount of) Milk?
Milk amount for children is two cups to maintain vitamin D and iron levels
Mental HealthLung Cancer Check Advised for COPD Patients
Lung cancer tests are recommended when receiving a diagnosis of COPD
Mental HealthAutism May Affect Dental Care
Autism spectrum disorder may make dental care more difficult
Health NewsWhat Does Cancer Cost Employers?
Cancer is responsible for significant losses in productivity every year in the workplace
Health NewsAdding to ADHD
ADHD coexisting disorders and treatment options
Prescription DrugsBlack-Boxed Warning for Hepatitis Drug Incivek
Incivek has small risk of fatal and nonfatal serious skin reactions
Prescription DrugsDon't Rely on the Label
Generic brand medications with multiple labels may have incorrect or outdated information
FeaturesArthritic Athletes Still Active
Arthritis does not stop famous athletes
Prescription DrugsStatins for Skin Cancer?
Melanoma drug combo therapy may include cholesterol drug for certain patients
Mental HealthTreating the Brain Still Hard to Do
Pressure monitoring not better than other methods in treating traumatic brain injuries
NaturalHow Heavy Coffee Drinking Impacts Cancer
Oral and throat cancer mortality risks lower in heavy coffee drinkers
Mental HealthHIV Positive? Quit Smoking!
Smoking can triple the risk of death for HIV patients
Health NewsGlobal Health: 20 Years Changes Things
Health issues all over the world have shifted to diet and lifestyle as greatest burden
Health NewsStay A While, Or Not
Shorter hospital stay does not increase chance of returning to hospital among veterans
Health NewsCan This Cancer Be Blamed On Fat Cells?
Pancreatic cancer risks increased with low levels of adiponectin
Health NewsCancer Wounds WTC Workers
Thyroid cancer and two other cancers more prevalent in WTC workers