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Health NewsA Call to Change the Standard
Blood cancer bone marrow transplants should use stem cells from bone marrow says expert
Health NewsCancer Care During Super Storms
Cancer patient resources and planning during emergencies
FeaturesMeal-Time Madness
Food allergy rates symptoms and tips
FeaturesOn the Horizon: New MS Treatments
MS patients seek new treatments
Mental HealthHow Early Can Autism Be Detected?
Autism symptoms were not detectable at 6 months age but began to show up by one year
Mental HealthTrying for a Baby Takes a Toll
IVF treatment and sexual dysfunction or dissatisfaction linked for women
NaturalAttacking Child Obesity on All Sides
Obesity risk reduced with less screen time and fewer soft drinks
Prescription DrugsAS Medication Didn't Change Heart Risks
TNF inhibitors for ankylosing spondylitis did not improve arterial stiffness or change cardiovascular risks
Mental HealthSecondhand Smoke Gets In Your Lungs
Secondhand smoke in small spaces like cars and bars may restrict airways
Prescription DrugsBefore You Take Drugs for Weight Loss
Weight loss drugs should be used with caution says FDA
Health NewsWhen Cancer Therapy Backfires
Melanoma immunotherapy can trigger melanoma cells to hide by shifting forms
Mental HealthToo Many Teens Too Tired
Excessive sleepiness among teens may indicate undetected sleep disorders
Mental HealthMarshmallows and Self-Control
Child self control related to reliability of environment in marshmallow study
Mental HealthASD Symptoms May be Shaped by Gender
Autism may affect thinking skills for men and women in different ways
Health NewsDiesel Fuels Lung Cancer Risk
Lung cancer risk increases after prolonged exposure to diesel fumes
Health NewsThe Bugs That Cause the Stomach Bug
Crohns could be started by too much of certain bacteria living in the stomach
Mental HealthCounting the Ways Kids Could Grow Obese
Overweight and smoking moms more likely to have overweight children
Health NewsBlow to the Head, No Problem?
Football players are not concerned about getting a concussion
Mental HealthPreventing Drug Abuse in Kids
Drug abuse can be prevented through positive parenting
FeaturesMigraines and Minors
Migraine symptoms and effects on children
Mental HealthThe Magnificent, Self-Repairing Brain
Alcohol dependent brains shrink but begin to regenerate volume within days of abstinence
NaturalFour Ways to Eat Healthier
Fruits and vegetables are best while subtracting sugar
Mental HealthLess Smoke, Less Death
Smoke free legislation linked to fewer hospitalizations and deaths from multiple conditions
Mental HealthWhen Big Headaches Hit Little Ones
Migraines in children linked to poorer academic performance