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Health NewsExpanding the Prostate Cancer Fight
Prostate cancer targeted therapies expanding
Health NewsLess is More with Embryo Transfers
IVF transfer of single embryos results in lower rate of death and multiples
Clinical TrialsDrug May Aid Patients With Rare Anemia
Eltrombopag shows benefit in patients with aplastic anemia
Health NewsCalming the Cancer of Inflammation
Colorectal cancer risks decreased with EGFR in animal study
Prescription DrugsBlood Test to Help Pain Relief
Tramadol pain relief may be determined by a simple blood test
NaturalSunlight Produces a Healthy Weight
Vitamin D levels associated with body weight among older women
Health NewsTest Tube Babies Reach 5 Million
Babies born from IVF and ICSI now include 5 million births worldwide
Health NewsLocation, Location, Where is the Cancer Located?
Pediatric brain tumors linked to stem cell activity in specific region
FeaturesStress: Causes, Effects & Coping
Health risks of stress should not be ignored - and coping mechanisms can help
Health NewsContraceptive Use Linked to Attitude
Women use less effective birth control options
Mental HealthChild’s Play May Improve Language Skills
Autism therapy to train preschool play skills may improve language skills
Health NewsMetabolic Links to Leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia linked to metabolite
NaturalExperimental Antidote May Save Lives
Silibinin from milk thistle prevents liver failure from mushroom poisoning
Mental HealthBorderline Personality Linked to Obesity
Borderline personality disorder may put people at risk for obesity and related health problems
Health NewsSeizure-free for Youth Epilepsy
Elimination of seizures for most with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
Prescription DrugsBotox Considered as MS Tremor Treatment
Botulinum toxin for multiple sclerosis tremors researched
Health NewsSnipping Reduces Risk of UTI
Uncircumcised boys at greater for risk for urinary tract infections
Clinical TrialsIntriguing Pancreatic Cancer Study
Pancreatic cancer in mice shrinks with novel chemotherapy
FeaturesAre Bipolar Disorder & High IQ Linked?
Higher intelligence may be risk factor for manic depression
Mental HealthTeens Light Up More When Movie Stars Do
Smoking depictions in PG13 and R films lead some teens to try smoking
Mental HealthDating Violence Overlooked in Schools
Dating violence receives little attention or prevention efforts from schools
Mental HealthSo What About Coffee During Pregnancy?
Pregnant women drinking caffeine do not have children with problem behaviors
Mental HealthStopping Child Abuse Before it Occurs
Child abuse risks are higher among siblings of abused children
Health NewsWalk Test Predicts Recurrent Heart Risk
Predicting heart events in coronary heart disease patients