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FeaturesProstate Cancer – Separating Diagnosis From Treatment
Making progress against over treating prostate cancer
Health NewsA Bitter Pill to Swallow
Drug allergy symptoms rates and treatments explored
Health NewsFree Health Screenings for Men
Prostate Cancer Awareness Week Starts September 16th
NaturalSleep is Key to Successful Weight Loss
Sufficient sleep aids weight loss and can help address obesity
NaturalFish Oil Nets No Cure for Baby Allergies
Infant allergies appear unaffected by fish oil supplements that boost omega-3 fatty acids
Mental HealthUsing Computers to Avoid Dementia?
Dementia risk was lower for older men who used computers
Mental HealthAlcohol Slows Unborn Babies' Learning
Alcohol during pregnancy reduces learning speed of babies while they are still in the womb
Prescription DrugsTime to Vaccinate Your Child Against Flu
Flu recommendations from American Academy of Pediatrics
Health NewsNighttime Breathing Issues Bad for Heart
Sleep apnea among the elderly increases risk from heart problems
Health NewsImaging Agent Helps “See” Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer imaging substance approved by FDA
Mental HealthCan Re-Runs Re-Charge Us?
Watching TV reruns can help people restore their ability to function and be productive
NaturalCutting Back Now Lowers Risk Later
Esophageal cancer risks can almost disappear a few years after quitting drinking
Mental HealthWhy Stress Hurts Your Concentration
Stress affects neurons in prefrontal cortex that manage working memory
NaturalExpectant Moms Need Fresh Air
Air pollution exposure during pregnancy linked to lower vitamin D levels in newborns
Health NewsMost Damage, Most Gain in Knee Replacement
Osteoarthritis patients with more knee joint damage may benefit more from total knee replacement
Health NewsAIDS and Cancer Links
Esophageal and stomach cancer risks higher in people with AIDS
Health NewsInsulin Troubles and Ethnicity
Fatty pancreas and type 2 diabetes risk may be higher in Latinos than whites or blacks
Mental HealthWater Pipes Not Easier on Lungs
Tobacco smoking from water pipes is nearly as harsh on lung function as cigarettes
Health NewsThe Mail Improves Cancer Screening Rates
Colorectal cancer screenings using mailed FOBT kits improved compliance
Health NewsCutting Blood Pressure Early in Diabetes
Hypertensive diabetes patients benefit from early control of blood pressure
Mental HealthThe Changing Brain of a Neglected Child
Child neglect and isolation may alter the brain to injure cognitive and social development
Health NewsKidney Transplants May Improve Life
Kidney transplantation for chronic kidney disease may be better than dialysis for improving quality of life
OTCCan Young Kids Get Skin Cancer?
Melanoma rates in children are increasing but they tend to fair better than adults
Mental HealthThe Eyes Never Lie?
Lying and eye movement connection challenged