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NaturalWhy Some Races Face Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes risk in ethnic populations partly explained
Prescription DrugsRisks for Pain Medication Abuse
Depression existing opioid use and perceived addiction predict long term use of medication
Health NewsGet Going With Video Games
Active video games with boxing and dancing help use up energy
Health NewsWhy are Prostate Patients Prone to ED?
Prostate cancer patients susceptibility to erectile dysfunction measured with biomarkers
Health NewsGrowing Baby Eggs Into Babies
IVF method that grows immature eggs may lead to greater fertility options for women
Health NewsBigger City, Bigger Breathing Problem
Asthma risk higher in children who have respiratory illness from urban living
Mental HealthQuick Alcohol Counseling Can Work
Alcohol abuse and misuse was reduced by brief counseling sessions
Mental HealthFight the Urge to Text At the Wheel
Texting while driving is a habit among college students
Prescription DrugsTivozanib for Advanced Kidney Cancer
Advanced renal cell carcinoma responds well to investigational drug tivozanib
Health NewsChild Athletes Can Relate to Ana's Story
Sports injury booklet shows kids and families what to do
Prescription DrugsNo Special Treatment Needed
IgA nephropathy patients with normal kidney function may not need special treatment
Prescription DrugsComparing Therapies for Binge Eating
Binge eating disorder symptoms were improved with cognitive behavioral therapy
Health NewsNo Link Between Shingles And Cancer Risks
Cancer risks not affected by herpes zoster
Mental HealthHave Your Say on Alcohol Misuse
Alcohol misuse prevention tactics recommendations are open to public opinion now
Health NewsObese Kids At Risk
Cardiovascular disease risk factors were high in a large group of obese kids
Prescription DrugsDo Meds Work for Teens With Autism?
Autism treatments for teens are not well studied
Health NewsGuidance for Gout
Gout management outlined in new ACR recommendations
Prescription DrugsGiant Step Forward for Giant-Cell Tumor of the Bone
Denosumab may effectively treat giant cell tumor of the bone
Mental HealthPsychotic Symptoms Linked to Dementia
Dementia risk was higher for people that had hallucinations and delusions
Prescription DrugsOpioid Safety With Health 2.0
Opioid prescribing app may help reduce risk of addiction and overdose
Health NewsCancer and Parkinson’s May Be Linked
Parkinsons disease and some cancers share association for individuals and relatives
Prescription DrugsProtect Your Unborn Baby From The Flu
Flu shots among pregnant women need to increase this year
Mental HealthTurn Off the Night Light to Feel Better?
Light at night and depression possibly linked in the brain
Mental HealthThe Abuse Is Past But Effects Linger
Child abuse long term effects include psychiatric disorders in adulthood