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Health NewsFormer Senator Arlen Specter Dies
Arlen Specter dies of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma complications
Prescription DrugsThe Strong Survive, Even Bacteria
Urinary tract infection drugs are prescribed more often than needed
Mental HealthAngry, Anxious, or All of the Above?
Depressive Disorder makes it difficult to distinguish between negative emotions
Health NewsIs It a Miscarriage?
Progesterone test can predict miscarriage risk in pregnant women with bleeding
Health NewsOverweight Teens Taking More Meds
Teens who were overweight took more prescription medications than average weight teens
Health NewsRecycling the Cyclin D1 Target Theory
Mantle cell lymphoma may respond to therapies that target protein cyclin D1
NaturalMoving Fast with a Cup of Joe
Colon surgery patients bowel movements return to normal with the help of coffee
Mental HealthChild Abuse Injuries Increased Slightly
Child abuse injury rates have gone up while overall child abuse has gone down
Prescription DrugsDiabetes Drugs Cut Colon Cancer Risk
Thiazolidinediones for diabetes associated with reduced risk of colon cancer
Health NewsAnother Try At Reducing Thyroid Removals
Thyroid cancer testing method to find possible cancer biomarker
Health NewsEndometrial Cancer Tied to Obesity
Obesity is a risk factor for certain cancers and endometrial is among them
Mental HealthImpact of Abuse is Far-Reaching
Rape affects every aspect of life
Mental HealthBaby's on the Way — Are You Ready?
Conflict between expectant parents affects men and women differently
Mental HealthHigh Risk Boredom
Boredom can cause a lack of attention that can result in dangerous errors in workplaces
Health NewsCervical Cancer Vaccine Makes Phase II
Cervical cancer treatment vaccine in clinical trials uses immune cells to fight cancer
Mental HealthSpiritual… But Not Religious
Mental health and happiness are just as positive for spiritualists as traditional believers
Health NewsKidney Disease Changes Gut Flora
End stage renal disease may change makeup of gut bacteria that play a role in fighting off disease
Mental HealthCollege Isn't Just About Academics
College student success may depend on social interactions
Mental HealthAre You What You Eat?
Eating more fruits and vegetables linked to higher life satisfaction and mental well being
Health NewsModeling and Studying Lung Cancer in 3D
Lung cancer 3D model mimics the real thing
Health NewsMind Over Matter Keeps Up Exercise
Breast cancer patients with more confidence can better keep an active program
NaturalStop Diabetes, Eat Healthy After Pregnancy
Type 2 diabetes risk after gestational diabetes can be reduced by eating a healthy diet
Health NewsWhen the Shoe Fits
Foot injuries during long runs may be caused by shoes
FeaturesSweeter Dreams with Back Arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis patients can improve sleep quality