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Health NewsDifferent Ethnicities, Same Diabetic Eyes
Retinopathy and HbA1c linked without ethnic differences
NaturalGreen Tea Gets More Ammo
Prostate cancer inflammation markers reduced by drinking green tea
Health News'Biggest Loser' for Everyone
Exercise and diet together help people lose the weight and keep it off
Mental HealthCan Empathy Be Learned?
Cognitive based compassion training may be able to teach people empathy
Health NewsWatching Instead Of Cutting Out Cancer
Kidney cancer tumors of 4 cm or less can be actively watched
Mental HealthQuit One for the Team
Workplace smoking cessation program conquers addiction
NaturalFruits & Veggies Punch Cancer
Prostate cancer may be less aggressive for those who eat more fruits and vegetables
Health NewsStroke Possible After Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
Late neurologic events uncommon but occur after atrial fibrillation surgery
Prescription DrugsRA Drug May Keep Death at Bay
Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis may reduce the risk of death
Prescription DrugsAnti-Psychotics for Dementia, Yes or No?
Dementia symptoms treated with an antipsychotic may return after the meds are stopped
Health NewsProstate Cancer Has Gene Fortune Tellers
Prostate cancer survival may be foretold by gene patterns
Mental HealthCome On Big Money
Compulsive gambling may come from near misses triggering the reward system in the brain
Health NewsSuccessful Treatment for Long-Term Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Catheter ablation more effective among longterm atrial fibrillation patients
Prescription DrugsAre Prescription Labels Easy to Read?
Pharmacy standards will be aimed at making labels easier to read
Mental HealthGene for Autism - One or Many?
Autism may be the result of many different genes that add together to create risk
Health NewsDealing with Depression
Depression treatment options and trends
Clinical TrialsDual Blockers Tackle Oral Cancer
Oral cancer in rats responds well to dual inhibitor licofelone
Features"The Great Masquerader" - Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder cancer and gallstones linked
Health NewsMore Active, More Immune After Cancer
Cancer patients who exercise after treatment may become better equipped to fight future cancer
Mental HealthShould Tobacco Taxes Fund Quitting?
Taxes on tobacco products are supposed to help people quit but have been spent on other priorities
Health NewsCommonly Used Blood Test Predicts Cancer Risk
Liver cancer risk can be predicted with transaminase enzymes
Prescription DrugsCholesterol May Be Best Treated With Higher Dose Statins
Statin dosage may be key to lowering cholesterol in higher risk patients
Mental HealthDrug of Choice Becoming Pills
Prescription drug abuse has increased slowly as street drug abuse slightly drops
Mental HealthDon’t Let Bladder Cancer Get You Down
Bladder cancer patients fare better with healthy lifestyles and lower depressive symptoms