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Health NewsProper Follow-up Key to Celiac Care
Celiac patients often have inconsistent examinations after initial diagnosis
Mental HealthNew Therapy for Schizophrenics
Schizophrenics may have a new treatment option that works well and does not involve drugs
NaturalAre IBD Drugs Safe During Pregnancy?
Drugs might be safe for pregnant women with Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
Mental HealthComputer Games to Keep Memory Strong
Memory may be improved by using computer training programs
Health NewsDe-radicalizing Cancer Therapy
Vulvar cancer sentinel lymph node biopsies can replace lymphadenectomy
OTCPuzzling Together Allergic Reactions
Proteins involved in allergic reactions may provide path to better medications
Health NewsED May Signal Future Heart Trouble
Erectile dysfunction can be a red flag for heart disease
NaturalAsk for Help When Recovering From a Stroke
Stroke coaches improve path to recovery
NaturalCan Travel Make Athletes Sick?
Illnesses were reported in greater number the further athletes got from home
Mental HealthWant Good Health? Tell the Truth
Better mental and physical health resulted from telling fewer lies
NaturalGoing to the Fair? Stay Away from Pigs
Swine flu cases linked to agricultural fairs
FeaturesThe End of AIDS: Reality or Wish?
AIDS conference aims for the end of HIV AIDS
Health NewsYour Eyes as a Pencil
Write in cursive using eyes and new technology
Mental HealthDepression Can Shorten Lives
Kidney cancer patient depression linked to shorter survival
Mental HealthSports for Brain Power
Cardiovascular exercise and coordination plus concentration sports may prevent dementia
NaturalAllergies May Keep Brain Cancer at Bay
Glioma risks lower in people who have allergies
Health NewsBest Test for Predicting Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer risks predicted with HPV testing
Mental HealthHow Do Medical Problems Affect Autism?
Autism interventions for children with other medical issues may need tailoring
Health NewsGoing Gluten-Free
Celiac disease and gluten-free diets grow in prevalence
NaturalGrapefruit Juice Lowers Cancer Drug Dosage
Cancer medication sirolimus dosing lowered with grapefruit juice
Prescription DrugsDon’t Wait to Seek Depression Treatment
Depression may be more likely to improve when antidepressant treatment is started early
NaturalOlympians With Asthma
Breathing problems are common in Olympic athletes
Mental HealthPets may Help Kids With Autism
Autism social skills were better in late childhood when a family pet arrived after age 5
Mental HealthNames Hurt as Much as Sticks and Stones
Psychological child abuse just as harmful as physical or sexual abuse