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Health NewsSkip the CT Scan to Reduce Cancer Risks
Breast cancer risk associated with ionizing radiation from medical imaging
Mental HealthCan Soy Help Women Think?
Soy and mental cognition link questioned
Health NewsThe Flu Season That Never Was
Flu season mildest on record for lowest and shortest peak
Mental HealthAlcohol During Pregnancy - Whats the Question?
Drinking alcohol in small amounts shows no cognitive effects in five European studies
Clinical TrialsBlood Relatives of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer risks amplified with high levels of AML methylation
Mental HealthDrinking Makes Teens Feel Isolated
Alcohol abuse can create a gap between peers in school resulting in bad grades
Health NewsWorld Sickle Cell Day Raises Awareness
Sickle cell anemia requires lifetime management but can include fulfilling life
Mental HealthDepression, Anxiety and Your Risk of Stroke
Risk of death from stroke linked to psychological distress
NaturalYou Can't Blame it All on Soda
Childhood obesity and sweet drinks have only a weak link
Health NewsPregnancy and Mental Wellness
Mental health during pregnancy explored
Health NewsCutting Calories for a Healthy Heart
Calorie restriction and heart health may be integrated
NaturalWith IBS, What You Eat Matters
Diets do impact IBS symptoms
Mental HealthAnti-Smoking Labels Work
Smoking cessation may be aided by graphic warning labels on cigarette packaging
Health NewsBlood Donors Need Increasing
Blood donation demands steadily rising prompting need for additional donors
Health NewsTV Star Jack Osbourne Has Multiple Sclerosis
Jack Osbourne of reality TV and Osbournes fame diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Health NewsCancer Trials Assess the Fire, not the Smoke
Cancer trials in general do not consider participants' tobacco use history
Mental HealthThinking About Pain Can Make It Worse
Chronic pain sufferers may sleep better and lessen pain with behavioral therapy
FeaturesHealing Children With Brain Injuries
Brain Injuries and other Neurological Disorders Pose Challenges for Children and Doctors
NaturalDoes Salt Damage Blood Vessels?
Salt in arteries increases hypertension risk
Health NewsHospitalizations Increase for Hypertensive Kids
High blood pressure hospitalizations on rise for pediatric patients
NaturalColicky Baby Remedy
Lavender aromatherapy massage may be beneficial to babies suffering from infantile colic
Mental HealthPain Management By "Adele"
Music therapy may be of great benefit in the treatment of pain, anxiety and depression
NaturalPay Attention to Coffee and Tea
Caffeine and theanine shown to increase performance on sustained attention tasks
Health NewsIs Exercise Best for Low Back Pain?
Non-muscular lower back pain needs rest and regular exercise