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Health NewsSlight Risk of Cancer From CT Scans
Leukemia or brain cancer risk from childhood CT scan is 1 per 10000
Clinical TrialsTargeting Leukemia's Kill Switch
Leukemia treatment with selective BCL2 inhibitors overcomes cancer resistance
Prescription DrugsComparing Fibromyalgia Perceptions
Fibromyalgia differs greatly from reality of those with symptoms
Prescription DrugsStriking Alzheimer's Out
Alzheimers vaccine trial yields positive results
Health NewsThe Other Skin Cancer
Basal cell skin cancer drug erivedge effective for basal cell nevus syndrome
Mental HealthJunk Food Yummier After Poor Sleep
Sleep deprivation increases peoples brain activity response to unhealthy food
Mental HealthCoffee May Slow Progression to Dementia
Dementia was delayed for people with mild cognitive impairment who drank coffee
Prescription DrugsKetamine to Treat Bipolar Depression
Bipolar depression and suicidal thoughts were improved after ketamine injection
Prescription DrugsAre Two Cancer Drugs Better Than One?
Non small cell lung cancer with KRAS mutations chemotherapy adding selumetinib may improve survival
Prescription DrugsDiabetes Drug Linked to Cancer
Bladder cancer risk for pioglitazone
Health NewsSleeping for Sanity
Sleep and mental health connected on various levels
Prescription DrugsProstate Cancer Drug Too Good To Test
Zytiga trial stopped due to impressive results
Health NewsPreemies Increasing Worldwide
Premature birth rates have become public health concern across all countries
Prescription DrugsRA Drug Stops Pain, Protects Heart
Rheumatoid arthritis patients reduce risk of cardiovascular events through anti-TNF use
Prescription DrugsAntioxidant Shows Promise as Treatment Autism
Autism symptoms of irritability were improved by taking an antioxidant medication
Health NewsMost Carotid Surgery Patients Surviving 5 Years
High risk carotid stenosis patients may not live to see surgery benefit
Health NewsCarotid Stent Riskier Than Surgery
Carotid artery stenting has higher risk of stroke or dying
Mental HealthTherapy via Internet Connection
Depressive disorder can be treated by the appropriate therapy channel
Mental HealthA Bump On The Head: The Risk of PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder severity may be linked to mild concussions
NaturalNot Too Bad a Year for the Flu
Flu season was mild with fewer deaths and hospitalizations
Mental HealthPositive Outlook may be Key to Longevity
Living to be 100 requires special personality traits
Mental HealthBrain’s Protective Cells May Also Do Harm
Alzheimer's Disease loss of brain tissue may be a product of protective cells' defense
Prescription DrugsAnother Weapon for Fighting Fear
PTSD exposure therapy treatment enhanced by D-cycloserine drug
Health NewsChildhood Cancer Warriors at Higher Risk of GI Cancers
Gastrointestinal cancer risks greater in those who had cancer as a child