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Health NewsIt’s Complicated
Brachytherapy in older breast cancer patients causes more complications than whole breast irradiation
Health NewsCDC Urges Vigilance About Meningitis
Fungal meningitis cases continue as compounding pharmacies face investigation
Health NewsSeasonal Sneezes Be Gone
New allergy shot method gets tested
Mental HealthAnxious? Quit Smoking Now
Tobacco consumption may induce anxiety disorders
Mental HealthOutcomes of Teen Sex Unclear
Teenage sexual behaviors and reproductive health outcomes explored
Mental HealthWhat is Depression Costing You?
Depression treatment most cost effective through family therapy
Health NewsImplantable Defibrillators Improving Heart Care
Arrhythmia related home cardiac arrests reduced by implantable defibrillator use
Mental HealthLearn to Diet Before Dieting
Weight loss maintenance training before dieting can help keep pounds off a year later
Health NewsNeighborhoods May Be Cardio-Toxic
Cardiac arrest risk varies by neighborhood
Health NewsMore Meow, Less Achoo!
Cat allergy symptoms reduced with new treatment method
Prescription DrugsWhat Should You Take When Pregnant?
Antidepressants during pregnancy linked to multiple birth and long term complications
Health NewsFDA Reports Voluntary Recall of all Ameridose Drug Products
Ameridose based in Westborough Mass voluntarily recalling all unexpired products
Health NewsToo Little Sleep, Too Many Calories
Sleep deprivation makes men hungrier and women feel less full
Health NewsOne C Section, Two, Three and Four
Five or more C sections increases risk of birth complications and preterm birth
Health NewsSurgery Works on Obese Teens
Gastric bypass surgery an option for obese kids losing weight
Health NewsBack Injuries Plague Soldiers
Spinal injuries for military personnel are higher in recent wars than ever before
Mental HealthThese Are the Kids to Watch
Victimized children and teens more likely to consider committing suicide
Prescription DrugsAS Drug Seems Safe, But Does It Help?
Apremilast for ankylosing spondylitis led to slight improvements in disease activity and disability
Health NewsOne Cancer That’s Actually Many Cancers
Pancreatic cancer genetic mutations and biomarkers revealed
Prescription DrugsComplete ED Failure No More
Tadalafil helps men with erectile dysfunction who have complete failure
Mental HealthWant To Live 10 Years Longer?
Quitting smoking in middle age can add eleven years to a female lifespan
Health NewsSurgery Doesn’t End All Pelvic Problems
Urinary tract infections during pelvic floor surgery may come back within six weeks
Prescription DrugsNew Drug for Kids With Crohn's
Crohn's treatment using adalimumab is safe and effective for children
Health NewsDon’t Play in Traffic!
Air pollution weakens lung development in children