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Mental HealthAlcoholism After Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgery could increase risk for alcoholism
Health NewsWhen Cancer Surgery is not Enough
Small cell lung cancer and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma therapies analyzed
Prescription DrugsCocaine Vaccine's Future
Drug addiction may be curbed by new technology in drug vaccinations
Prescription DrugsDrug Drops AFib Stroke Risk
Flecainide helps prevent arrhythmia related strokes in the short term
Health NewsTreating Autism With Technology
ASD studies explore social skill development using robots and virtual environments
FeaturesThe Dangers of Sunburns and Tanning Beds
Sun overexposure and tanning beds lead to skin cancer among young adults
Prescription DrugsPfizer Announces Positive Results From Xalkori Trial
Alk positive advanced non small cell lung cancer show improved survival
Health NewsCOPD Fatigue Predicts Hospital Visits
Patients with higher levels of fatigue are hospitalized more often
Mental HealthLonely Hearts Stop Beating Sooner
Loneliness among seniors associated with death and physical weakening
Mental HealthEating Disorders Not Limited to Youth
Eating disorder behaviors occur commonly among women over age 50
Health NewsOngoing Diabetes Support
Type 2 diabetes patients may need continuous advice and support
Prescription DrugsWalking Away From Breast Cancer
Breast cancer incidence and metformin use associated
Health NewsWe Can Rebuild You...We Have The Technology...
Advances in disc replacement mechanism improve surgical treatment for chronic low back pain
Clinical TrialsBanishing HPV-Related Cancers
HPV cancers in mice eradicated with synthetic vaccine
Mental HealthAnxiety & Worry in Girls
Anxiety disorders are often rooted in abnormal performance monitoring in girls
Health NewsFDA Approves New Vaccine for Children
Menhibrix approved for neisseria meningitidis and yand haemophilus influenzae
Prescription DrugsBetter Way to Save Babies from HIV
Nevirapine drug plus standard zidovudine reduces risk of babies getting HIV from moms
Mental HealthHeart Attacks Cause PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder common among heart patients
Prescription DrugsUpdated FDA Statement on Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate
Active ingredient in Makena for preterm birth prevention
Clinical TrialsBig Genetic Research for Small Patients
Medulloblastoma in children shows genetic basis in genes DDX3X EZH2 and KDM6A
FeaturesThe Reality of Aging With HIV
Aging with HIV brings diseases of old age more quickly
FeaturesObesity and Acid Reflux
Obesity increases heartburn and GERD
Prescription DrugsOld Wonder Drug for Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic cancer eliminated with metformin and standard chemotherapy
Prescription DrugsManaging HIV and Depression
Depression can lead to skipping medications among HIV positive people