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Health NewsFlu Leads to Higher Chance of Parkinson’s
Influenza and occupational vibration affect likelihood of Parkinsons disease
Mental HealthShe Works Hard for Her Money
Generalized anxiety disorder in low income moms more related to poverty than mental issues
NaturalYoung Track Athletes Running Into Injuries
Risk of injury for youth who compete in track related sports
Mental HealthA Moment of Awe Can Stop Time
Awe inspiring moments expand our sense of time and increase temporary life satisfaction
Prescription DrugsAirway Infection May Lead to Asthma
Asthma may result from respiratory syncytial virus infection in children
Mental HealthEating Disorders, Drinking and Drug Use
Substance abuse can coincide with eating disorders
Mental HealthMemory Loss: When Should you Report it?
Cognitive impairment issues should be discussed with doctors
Health NewsMapping Key to Arrhythmia Treatment for Kids
Pediatric arrhythmias repaired with assistance of electrical system mapping
Health NewsPutting Your Mind Where Your Mouth Is
Mindful eating and weight loss connection
NaturalCough and Bladder Control in COPD
COPD patients with cough and urinary incontinence may have lower quality of life
Health NewsGenetic Fusion in Brain Cancer Discovered
Glioblastoma causes include a fusion of two genes
Health NewsWhat Sets Immigrants with HIV Apart?
HIV patients born outside US generally are heterosexual
Prescription DrugsNew Drug for COPD Symptoms
COPD drug Tudorza Pressair approved by FDA to treat bronchospasm
Health NewsEMT Test Speeds Heart Attack Care
Electrocardiograms read by EMTs could improve severe heart attack treatment
Mental HealthReducing Depression in Elderly Patients
Depression in older primary care patients may benefit from doctor education
Prescription DrugsSlow Bone Growth in Kids with Asthma
Asthmatic children with low vitamin D taking corticosteroids may have slow bone mineral accretion
Health NewsGirls, Raise Your Handlebars!
Female cyclists may lose some genital sensation based on how they sit in their bikes
NaturalLong-Term Implications of Poor Sleep
Disrupted sleep increases risk of seniors moving to assisted living
NaturalOne-a-Day Drinkers May Have Lower Kidney Cancer Risks
Kidney cancer risks lowered with moderate alcohol consumption
Mental HealthRisks Related to Mild Memory Problems
Amnestic mild cognitive impairment and dementia carry elevated risks of death
Health NewsHIV Drugs Help Fewer Americans
HIV drugs benefit fewer Americans than expected
Mental HealthPreventing Teen Violence
Mentoring and group counseling significantly lowered urban teen crime rates
Health NewsMore Surgery Often Needed After Lumpectomy
Breast cancer surgery often requires another operation
NaturalLose Weight, Control Asthma
Asthma patients who are obese may improve asthma symptoms through weight loss