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Prescription DrugsCancer's Tipping Point Of No Return
Liver cancer recurrence risk decreased with antiviral medications
Mental HealthMeditation in the Membranes
Meditation leads to visible brain changes in the area controlling emotional regulation
Health NewsRA Patients Did Well with Specialty Help
Rheumatoid arthritis patients who saw rheumatologist early had good outcomes
Mental HealthA Vicious Cycle Can Begin in Pregnancy
Prenatal stress linked to higher risk of bullying victimization in unborn child
Mental HealthDiabetes and Depression: A Two-Way Road
Type 2 diabetes and depression may have a bidirectional relationship
Prescription DrugsDon't Fear the Fracture
Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis may carry low risk of atypical fractures
NaturalSkip the Tail on Turkey Day
Turkey tail gland is filled with fat and cholesterol and can contribute to obesity
Prescription DrugsMeds for Bipolar with Mixed Episodes
Bipolar with variable symptoms may benefit from long term use of antipsychotics
Mental HealthNot While Pregnant – Not One Drop
Drinking during pregnancy is linked to lower IQ in children
Prescription DrugsDiabetes Drugs Go Head-to-Head
Victoza and Bydureon for type 2 diabetes lower blood sugar and promote weight loss
Prescription DrugsHeart Breaking Complications
Breast cancer medication Herceptin may be associated with heart disease
Health NewsInjured Down There
Genital injuries send thousands of patients to the ER each year
Health NewsWhy Is There Debate of This Low-Cost Therapy?
Spinal manipulation therapy for acute low back pain is very popular
Mental HealthHook Ups Versus Dating
Sexual encounters in early adulthood are still more common in relationships
Prescription DrugsHand OA Needs Some Pain Relief
Humira for osteoarthritis of the hand did not lower pain
Health NewsHeart Check-Ups For Next-Of-Kin
Sudden cardiac death in young people may be linked to cardiac issues in close relatives
Health NewsEarly Prostate Screenings May Not Be Worth It
Prostate cancer screenings may be most beneficial starting at age 50
Mental HealthLike Mother, Like Daughter – Years Later
Anxiety in teenage girls linked to stressful homes when girls are babies
Mental HealthNo Cognitive Problems from Migraines
Migraines in women not linked to cognitive decline despite brain changes over time
Health NewsDon't Be a Hard Head!
Serious head injuries less likely while wearing a helmet on ski slopes
Mental HealthAutism Skin Treatment for Mercury
Alternative autism treatment used on the skin to remove mercury may not work
Health NewsExercise Energizes Cancer Patients
Aerobic activity brings more energy to cancer patients during and after treatment
Mental Health1 Part Genes, 7 Parts Peers
Alcohol use disorders may have more to do with peer influence than genetics
Health NewsDiabetes May Be a Community Issue
Diabetes rates increased most dramatically in southern and Appalachian states