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Mental HealthStay Active, Keep the Brain Healthy?
Physically active people showed less signs of brain shrinking with age
Prescription DrugsHospitals See Fewer Errors With Smarter Electronic Records
Medication errors in HIV hospitalized patients reduced with EMRs
Health NewsBows and Arrows as Teaching Tools?
Archery fad prompts health experts to warn kids about possible long term risks with shooting
Health NewsFDA Warns Tennessee Company that Online Product Claims Violate Federal Law
Avalon Effect Incs Quantum Series Personal Wellness Pack is a medical device
Health NewsKidney Disease Risks Open to All Ages
End stage renal disease and death risks associated with eGFR and albuminuria in patients of all ages
Health NewsThe Dangers of Deviations
Cancer radiation therapy protocol deviations can lead to treatment failure and death
OTCLow Vitamin D Linked to MS Flare-Ups
Brain lesions in multiple sclerosis patients seen more in those with low vitamin D
Health NewsHeavy and Smoking: An RA Double-Whammy
Rheumatoid arthritis risk greater in those who smoke or are overweight
Health NewsUTI Care at Hospitals Lacking
Urinary tract infection policies lacking amongst larger hospitals
Health NewsExercise Doesn't Affect Time on Your Rear
Physical activity among women does not help them from sitting less
Health NewsWhich Cancer Scan is Best?
Thyroid cancer can spread to the bones but the right scan may catch it
Features5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risks
Breast cancer risks can be reduced with lifestyle choices
Health NewsUltrasound Sees Rheumatic Disease
Rheumatologists are embracing ultrasound for diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases
Health NewsFDA expands use of Xarelto to treat, reduce recurrence of blood clots
Xarelto now approved for initial and recurrent DVT and PE
Mental HealthFamily Relationships Can Affect Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar patients who felt criticized by family members were more likely to be hospitalized
Health NewsSjögren's May Make Life Harder
Sjogrens syndrome patients may have increased disability and lower quality of life
Prescription DrugsProblem of Lupus During Pregnancy
Lupus may boost preeclampsia risk
Mental HealthLow Feeling in the Gut
Stomachs and mood disorders can hurt quality of life in IBD patients
Health NewsAmish Kids More Active, More Healthy
Physical activity among Amish children is twice that of the non-Amish
Prescription DrugsWhat Steroids Say About Future RA
Rheumatoid arthritis patient response to steroids may tell doctors future risk of active disease
Health NewsBlocked Blood Flow in Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease and ESRD patients may face heightened pulmonary embolism risk
Mental HealthPro-Smoking Apps on Your Child's Phone?
Smoking promoted with smartphone applications
OTCCough and Cold Antibiotics
Antibiotics were not helpful for kids who had a cough because of the common cold
Prescription DrugsBlood Test Spots Who Benefits From Drug
Lung cancer therapy effectiveness may be determined with simple blood test