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Health NewsDiagnosing Non-Epileptic Seizures
Inpatient Video EEG seizure diagnosis is helpful in determining PNES from epilepsy
Health NewsPreemie Birth Rate Drops in US
Fewer premature babies born in the US for fifth straight year
Clinical TrialsAbraxane Shows Positive Progress for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Abraxane with gemcitabine improved overall survival
Health NewsThe Grave Risks of Graveyard Shifts
Cancer risk in men may increase from night work
Mental HealthPre-Drinking May Produce Over-Drinking
Alcohol consumption before heading to a bar can result in twice as many drinks
Clinical TrialsNew Phase 3 Findings For Psoriatic Arthritis Drug Stelara
Stelara achieved at least a 20 percent improvement in signs and symptoms
Prescription DrugsSteroids Still Recommended for Bell’s Palsy
Bell's Palsy guideline review confirms steroids treatment for facial paralysis
Mental HealthCan Medical Tests Predict Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimers disease is a complex illness and it may be hard to know who is really at risk
Health NewsMeasuring and Mapping MS
Multiple sclerosis prevalence
Mental HealthLoved Patients Live Longer
Breast cancer patients live longer with strong social ties and emotional support
Mental HealthHey Girls! Let's Dance
Dance intervention for teenage girls improved self image and perception of health
FeaturesThe Path to Crohn's Disease
Diagnosed with Crohns disease
Mental HealthWhen Real Disasters on TV Scare Kids
TV disaster coverage and PTSD in kids linked
Mental HealthSunlight Vitamin’s Benefits in Pregnancy
Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy linked to depression in African American women
Mental HealthGetting a Grasp on Kids' Mental Health
Mental heath disorders in preschoolers remained at mostly steady rates through age 6
Health NewsLike Mom, Like Menopause
Age menopause starts in moms may be similar for their daughters
Prescription DrugsImaging Cancer’s Return
Prostate cancer imaging agent that spots recurrence wins FDA approval
Health NewsInfertility Treatments and MS Don't Mix
Assisted reproduction technology in multiple sclerosis patients may worsen disease activity
Mental HealthApples Don't Fall Far From the Personality Tree
Panic disorder and depression in parents predict higher risk for their kids
Health NewsIs Cancer Diagnosis Just a Breath Away?
Lung cancer may be spotted with a simple breath test
Health NewsOne Potty Problem After Another
Urinary tract symptoms can mean children have bowel issues as well
Health NewsTime of the Month Affects Breathing Woes
Asthma symptoms and troubles breathing change throughout phases of menstrual cycle
Prescription DrugsIbuprofen and Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer risks lower among ibuprofen users with specific genetic mutations study finds
Mental HealthHospitalized? Good Time to Quit
Smokers have a hard time going without a cigarette during hospital stays