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Prescription DrugsBreast Cancer Chemotherapy and Heart Problems
Breast cancer chemotherapy drugs increase CVD risks
Prescription DrugsMental Health Meds and Driving Risks
Antidepressants and insomnia medications increase risk of being in car accident
Mental HealthHow a Bully is Made
Media violence exposure makes bullying more likely among kids with other risk factors
Health NewsBest Recovery for Back Surgery Still Undefined
Physical therapy for lumbar spinal fusion results are not well understood
NaturalFacebook Trumping Exercise Time
Physical activity decrease may be because of time spent on social networking
Mental HealthIs Lance Armstrong Another Fallen Hero?
Lance Armstrong Barry Bonds Marion Jones and other sports stars offer parents an opportunity to talk with kids
Prescription DrugsBuzz Kill: Marijuana Use Linked To Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer risks are increased with marijuana use
Health NewsEye Damage in Type 1 Plus Celiac
Diabetic retinopathy risk higher in type 1 diabetes patients with long term celiac disease
Health NewsSpike! But Not Too Hard
Digital ischemia possibility in elite volleyball players is turning fingers cold and blue
Health NewsNo Weight Loss After Joint Replacement
Total joint arthroplasty not associated with weight loss after surgery
Health NewsGo to Rehab, Get Tested for HIV
Drug abuse treatment programs should provide HIV testing
Health NewsRadiation May Increase Increased Breast Cancer Risks
Breast cancer risks may jump in BRCA carriers who have had chest radiation before 30
Health NewsWith Lightning, Safety First!
Prevention and treatment guidelines for lightning storms
Health NewsSmoke Damage Hits Low and Long
Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis risk goes up with cigarette smoking
Health NewsGot Stones, Need Kidneys
Kidney stones double the chances of needing a new kidney later in life
NaturalGet Moving to Keep Blood Flowing in RA
Rheumatoid arthritis patients had lower arterial dysfunction risk with higher levels of physical activity
Play in the Sun, Yes
Skin cancer concerns do not keep the kids from being outside
Health NewsPaying Attention to Adult ADHD
Adult ADHD often exists with additional conditions and issues
Health NewsTechnology Detects Cancer Spread
Melanoma detection in lymph nodes aided with computer aided scan
FeaturesSelf-Care for RA
Rheumatoid arthritis patients play a key role in treatment
Health News11 Years Later...Cancer Is Covered
911 first responders now have health coverage for 58 cancers
Prescription DrugsTackling Inflammation May 'Sack Cancer for a Loss'
Liver cancer may have new therapeutic targets
Mental HealthWhy Does Violence Affect Health?
Stress of violence may affect the health of cells in ways that affect long term health
Health NewsAffected On the Out and In
Inflammatory bowel diseases and psoriasis may be related to each other