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Natural“Bee” Careful if You’re Allergic to Pollen
Bee pollen supplement may cause anaphylaxis in people allergic to airborne pollen
Health NewsDiabetes Linked to Blood Cancers
Type 2 diabetes associated with leukemia and other blood cancers
Health NewsObesity Doesn't Matter
Ovarian cancer recurrence time not affected by high BMI
Prescription DrugsProcedure Doesn't Lower Pulmonary Embolism Mortality
Vena cava filters do not lower pulmonary embolism death risk
Prescription DrugsThe Bone Rx - Cancer Link
Esophageal cancer linked to bisphosphonate use
Mental HealthPregnancy: A Good Time to Quit Smoking
Smoking during pregnancy leads to smaller babies with later health risks
Health NewsRadiation and Unborn Baby Boys
Testicular cancer risks increase in mice when mother had radiation during early pregnancy
NaturalAncient Chinese Remedy Fights Cancer Fatigue
Ginseng may give cancer warriors more energy
NaturalBreathe Easier with Acupuncture
COPD patients treated with acupuncture have less shortness of breath
NaturalDirty Air and Fat Make Asthma Worse
Asthma symptoms worsen in older adults who are obese or exposed to air pollution
Clinical TrialsSpotting Heart Disease Early in RA Patients
Ultrasounds pinpoint early heart disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Health NewsLifestyle Matters: Specific Recommendations
Healthy behaviors for specific cancer types
Health NewsFDA Issues Alert on Reumofan Plus
Recall based on potentially harmful ingredients
Clinical TrialsToo Much Exercise Harms Heart
Excessive endurance training causes structural changes to heart
NaturalMeeting Your Breastfeeding Goals
Moms are missing their breastfeeding goals but hospital practices can help
Health NewsProgress for Leukemia Test
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia ZAP 70 prognostic biomarker identified
Mental HealthOpen-Fire Cooking and Kids' Brains
Open fire cooking linked to lower cognitive performance in children
NaturalCannabis: An Infamous Treatment
Marijuana treats multiple sclerosis spasticity and pain with cognitive side effects
Prescription DrugsAvastin Prolongs Life of Colorectal Cancer Patients
Colorectal cancer responds to Avastin plus second line chemotherapy
Health NewsLooking for a Few Good Eggs
In vitro fertilization eggs may be more easily identified as healthy with new method
Health NewsMapping Leukemia Evolution
Leukemia genetic lineages show chemotherapy resistant stem cells responsible for remission
Mental HealthAnxiety Linked to Impulsivity in Depression
Bipolar disorder and major depression are linked to more impulsive behaviors when anxiety is present
Prescription DrugsSmart Bomb for HER2+ Breast Cancer
HER2 breast cancer responds well to experimental drug TDM 1
Prescription DrugsEarly Signs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's changes the brain before any symptoms appear