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Health NewsBeauty Products & Cancer: Is There a Link?
Cancer risks associated with hair products
Health NewsBrain Salt Level May Indicate MS Stage
Sodium levels on the brain in multiple sclerosis patients indicate level of disability
Health NewsScreening for Diabetes During Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes diagnosis may improve through adopting guidelines from international group
Mental HealthLinks Between Child Abuse and Obesity
Obesity among adult black women slightly more likely if they were abused in childhood
Prescription DrugsWhen High Altitude Knocks You Down
Acetazolamide for altitude illness has limited effectiveness depending on situation
Clinical TrialsInvestigational Agent Outperforms Chemotherapy
Melanoma with BRAF mutations respond to trametinib
Prescription DrugsAntipsychotics and Suicidal Behavior
Bipolar disorder treatment with atypical antipsychotics may have lower risk of suicide
Prescription DrugsHPV Vaccines For Boys
HPV vaccination program in Australia extended to boys
NaturalModerate Drinking May Cut RA Risk
Rheumatoid arthritis risk halved in women who drank
Health NewsOscar Pistorius Named Future Olympian
Physically disabled athletes usually compete in the Special Olympics until now
Prescription DrugsResisting Cancer's Resistance
Neuroblastoma responds to combination of medications
Prescription DrugsNew Warning for ADHD Drug
Strattera should be avoided by people with severe heart conditions
Mental HealthDrug & Alcohol Related Birth Defects
Substance use during pregnancy
Health NewsImproving Hearts Before Transplant
Kidney and liver transplant candidates need effective screening for cardiovascular risks
Health NewsFor Olympians, Tough Skin is Necessary
Treating rashes calluses or blisters or conditions such as skin cancers and infectious skin diseases
NaturalApplying Diabetes to Your Skin
Diabetes risk associated with phthalates found in common personal care products
Mental HealthFDA Regulated Opioid Scripts
Opioid drug makers to fund education programs
Health NewsRelax to Prevent MS Progression
Stress management for multiple sclerosis patients may prevent new disease activity
NaturalCut Out Sugars to Stop Diabetes
Diabetes and heart disease risk may be reduced by cutting added sugars from diet
Health NewsGood News About US Children
Infant mortality rate and preemie rates improved
Health NewsThyroid Cancer Outfoxed
Thyroid cancer tumors grow with FOXO3
Prescription DrugsFoster Care for Meth Exposed Kids
Methamphetamine use by parents requires special treatment for abused and neglected kids
Health NewsRA: Barrier to Employment
Rheumatoid arthritis may boost risk of unemployment and early death
Health NewsEye Damage in Diabetes and Hypertension
High blood pressure and diabetes can cause eye cell and blood vessel damage