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NaturalMarijuana for Multiple Sclerosis
Cannabis extract capsules relieve pain from muscle stiffness in MS patients
Health NewsGetting Cancer Screened
Cervical cancer risks can be treated but continued screening is still necessary
Mental HealthExtra Activity, Extra Satisfaction
Exercise boosts satisfaction among young adults on day of the activity
Prescription DrugsMeds Safe for Crohn's Surgery
Immunosuppressive therapy for Crohn's patients does not affect number who become ill with surgery
Mental HealthAlcohol and Little Brains Don't Mix
Alcohol during pregnancy hurts long term brain development of children
Health NewsPelvic Stents May Aid Sexual Function
Erectile dysfunction in some men may improve through stents in pelvic arteries
Prescription DrugsMeds & Counseling Combo Work Best
Quitting smoking is best supported with a combination of medication and counseling
Mental HealthCaregiving: Trusting in Self
Dementia caregivers coped better when they believed in themselves and were spiritual
Prescription DrugsBypass May Be Better for Diabetes
Coronary artery bypass surgery in diabetes patients led to better survival than angioplasty
Health NewsDoes Rehab Help Before Joint Replacement?
Total knee arthroplasty outcomes not improved through preoperative rehabilitation
Mental HealthPTSD for Back Surgery Common
Post traumatic stress disorder accompanies spinal lumbar fusion in 19 percent of patients
Prescription DrugsPartner's Role in Prostate Rehab
Prostate surgery rehab for erectile dysfunction requires drug therapy and partner support
Mental HealthASD Program Changes Behavior and Brain
Autism program for toddlers changed brain activity so it looked like kids without ASD
Mental HealthHot Boxing with Tobacco is Poisonous
Tobacco smoking in small areas like cars impacts everyones health
Health NewsMen Vs. Women on Head Concussions
Neurocognitive ability post concussion not impacted by gender
Health NewsFailing Hearts Lead to Ailing Kidneys
Kidney disease risk may stem from high blood pressure and heart failure
OTCKeep Eye Drops, Nose Spray From Kids
OTC eye and nose drops can be dangerous when ingested by children
Mental HealthAdd an Hour to Your Sleep Permanently
Daylight Saving Time ending offers opportunity to permanently gain an hour of sleep
Prescription DrugsA Welcome Skin Rash
Lung cancer patients live longer if rash develops after treatment
Mental HealthLife After Cancer
Cancer treatment impacts both physical and mental health related to quality of life
Health NewsWeight Goes Up With Menopause
Hysterectomies and natural menopause mark an increase in body mass index among women
Health NewsKidney Risk With Lupus
Lupus patients of Native American ancestry may have higher risk of kidney involvement
Prescription DrugsOne Tummy Fix for Other Troubles
Inflammatory bowel syndrome remedy helps ease pain and regulates stools
NaturalArthritis Patients Follow Natural Path
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis patients did not tell doctors they used complementary and alternative medicine