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No Smoking After a Stroke!Health News

No Smoking After a Stroke!

Smoking after experiencing a stroke increases the risk of death

September 7, 2012·2 min read
Cancer Risk in Kids With ArthritisHealth News

Cancer Risk in Kids With Arthritis

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients had increased rate of cancer diagnosis

September 7, 2012·2 min read
Aging Fathers and Risk of AutismMental Health

Aging Fathers and Risk of Autism

Autism risk may be passed down through dad's genes

September 6, 2012·2 min read
Bacteria Good For the Gut?Natural

Bacteria Good For the Gut?

Probiotic treatments relieve irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in recent study

September 6, 2012·2 min read
Cause for Frailty in ElderlyMental Health

Cause for Frailty in Elderly

Anorexia in elderly persons can be dangerous when muscle weakness follows

September 6, 2012·1 min read
More Wheeze With PCBsHealth News

More Wheeze With PCBs

Asthma in children may get worse when exposed to toxic chemicals in household products

September 6, 2012·1 min read
One Large Step in the Small-Cell Lung Cancer JourneyHealth News

One Large Step in the Small-Cell Lung Cancer Journey

Small cell lung cancer has higher levels of PARP1 and EZH2.

September 6, 2012·3 min read
$100 Million for Autism ResearchMental Health

$100 Million for Autism Research

Autism researchers get funding to gain understanding and look for new treatments

September 6, 2012·2 min read
Low Rate of Violent Disorder in IraqMental Health

Low Rate of Violent Disorder in Iraq

Intermittent explosive disorder more common among Americans than among Iraqis

September 6, 2012·3 min read
NFL Players’ Brain Disease Risk TripleMental Health

NFL Players’ Brain Disease Risk Triple

Alzheimers and neurodegenerative diseases kill pro players three times more often

September 6, 2012·3 min read
Blood Pressure Is Out Of ControlHealth News

Blood Pressure Is Out Of Control

Hypertension is not controlled for 36 million Americans

September 6, 2012·1 min read
The Stresses of Coming Home for VetsMental Health

The Stresses of Coming Home for Vets

Stress of readjustment for veterans makes them more likely to seek mental health treatment

September 6, 2012·2 min read
Dementia Brain Changes Show up EarlyMental Health

Dementia Brain Changes Show up Early

Mild cognitive impairment shows up years after the brain starts to show changes

September 6, 2012·2 min read
Which Test Best Spots Diabetes?Health News

Which Test Best Spots Diabetes?

Prediabetes and diabetes identified more often by OGTT than HbA1c

September 6, 2012·2 min read
Short of Breath? Or Just a Little Short?Prescription Drugs

Short of Breath? Or Just a Little Short?

Inhaled asthma treatment may cause children to be a half inch shorter when fully grown

September 6, 2012·3 min read
Does Mood Spur Walking?Mental Health

Does Mood Spur Walking?

Osteoarthritis patients with a positive attitude walk more

September 6, 2012·2 min read
The Glass Is Half Full… Or Is It?Mental Health

The Glass Is Half Full… Or Is It?

Glass shape of alcoholic drinks affects how quickly people drink

September 6, 2012·3 min read
Kidney Cancer Rx Approved in EuropePrescription Drugs

Kidney Cancer Rx Approved in Europe

Inlyta receives EU marketing authorization to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma

September 6, 2012·2 min read
Is Chatting Online Good?Mental Health

Is Chatting Online Good?

Adolescents improve emotional health through instant messaging

September 5, 2012·1 min read
Can Depression Be Predicted?Mental Health

Can Depression Be Predicted?

Major depressive disorder risk factors may help doctors predict its onset

September 5, 2012·2 min read
Detergent Capsules Pose Danger to KidsHealth News

Detergent Capsules Pose Danger to Kids

Liquid detergent capsules swallowed by children can cause serious injury or death

September 5, 2012·2 min read
Good Jobs for Good Students with ArthritisHealth News

Good Jobs for Good Students with Arthritis

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients with more success in high school may have better jobs

September 5, 2012·2 min read
Is Organic Food More Nutritious?Natural

Is Organic Food More Nutritious?

Organic food not more nutritious than regular food but does have less pesticide

September 5, 2012·4 min read
Sneezy, Coughy and ItchyHealth News

Sneezy, Coughy and Itchy

Hay fever could increase with rising pollen counts in Europe

September 5, 2012·4 min read