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Mental HealthSmoking in Cars with Kids
Cigarette smoke exposure and children
Prescription DrugsNew Safety Concern for Cholesterol Meds
Statins for high cholesterol may create a small risk for muscle disease
Health NewsThe Breast Cancer Gap
Breast cancer more lethal among black women
Health NewsReducing Unnecessary Surgeries
Breast cancer metastasis may be imaged with laser light system being developed
Mental HealthDoesn't Take Sticks & Stones to Hurt You
Bullying linked to poor mental health and risky behaviors in victims later on
Health NewsHearing Loss Doesn't Stop Kids
Hearing loss no obstacle for young children keeping up with peers
NaturalMindful Eating for Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes patients who practiced mindful eating reduced weight and HbA1c
Health NewsWork Your Bones Now for Strength Later
Childhood exercise keeps leg bones and cartilage strong as adults
Health NewsDust Settling Around Cancer Cell Dust
Brain tumor diagnosis and monitoring possible with blood test for microvesicles
Mental HealthSlow Down the Energy Drinks, Soldier
Energy drinks negatively impact sleeping patterns
Health NewsTreat Your Preemie to a Massage
Infant massage may boost immune system and weight gain in preemies
Health NewsWeighing the Cancer
BMI helps figure risk for certain cancers
Mental HealthBrazil: No-Smoking Capital
Tobacco cessation policies in Brazil have reduced smoking by half country-wide
Health NewsDiabetes Deaths Drop Among Children
Diabetes death rates among children decreased in last 50 years but more needs to be done
Prescription DrugsShrinking Brain Tumors and a Whole Lot More
Everolimus adds pediatric brain tumor treatment to its uses
Health NewsTune In, Turn It Down
Music induced hearing loss best controlled with volume dial
Health NewsWhen to Talk About The End
Terminal cancer patients who discuss end of life options often avoid aggressive therapy
Prescription DrugsMerck Discontinues Diabetes Combo Drug
Type 2 diabetes and cholesterol combination drug no longer in development by Merck
Prescription DrugsAutism Link to Flu in Pregnancy is Weak
Infection and flu during pregnancy show no strong link to autism in children
FeaturesBreast Cancer Drug Gets Green Light for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer patients have a new treatment option in breast cancer drug
Health NewsBigger Hospital, Better Odds
Ovarian cancer patients have higher risks in busy hospitals but also have better chances
Health NewsDual Methods Sharpen Cancer Diagnosis
Lung cancer may be more accurately diagnosed with combination of gene test and bronchoscopy
FeaturesSo What About Atrial Fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to complications if untreated
Health NewsScreening Can Stop a Killer
Lung cancer can be detected in its earliest stages via CT scanning