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Health NewsInvulnerable Leukemias
Leukemias with inherited BAALC gene are difficult to treat
Mental HealthAmerican vs. EU = It's a Draw
American teens smoke and drink less than European ones but use more illegal drugs
Prescription DrugsAntidepressant Eases Chemotherapy Side Effects
Cancer chemotherapy side effect abated with Cymbalta
Mental HealthGrowing Relationships A Child at a Time
A Home Within pairs therapists with foster children for long term relationships
OTCA Mistake You Don't Want to Make
Acetaminophen or Tylenol overdose in children is preventable
Mental HealthTaxes and Laws Help Moms Quit
More pregnant women quit smoking with higher cigarette taxes and restrictive smoking laws
Mental HealthTracking Autism From Child to Teenager
Autism symptoms may change as children become teenagers
Health NewsBig Tumors Vulnerable to Chemo
Tumor size correlates to stronger chemotherapy effect
Mental HealthEarly Brain Differences Linked to Autism Risk
Autism may be preceded by abnormal brain growth in children between 6 months and 2 years old
Mental HealthHead Injuries, Depression & Suicide
Traumatic brain injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy can have negative effects on mood
Mental HealthBattle Scars of Children who Beat Cancer
Children who had cancer continue to experience lower quality of life later
Health NewsUsing Robots to Help Surgeons is Expensive
Prostate cancer surgery robotic assistance costly for hospitals
Mental HealthEpilepsy and Psychosis May Share Origin
Psychosis bipolar disorder and schizophrenia linked to epilepsy
Mental HealthEarly Arrival May Affect Mental Health
Preemies at higher risk for bipolar disorder as well as depression and psychosis
Health NewsOne-Two Melanoma Knockout Punch
Melanoma treatment with dabrafenib trametinib cocktail beats vemurafenib
Clinical TrialsHome Run for Pediatric Cancer Drug
Childhood cancers respond to Xalkori in phase I trial
Health NewsFamily Feud's Richard Dawson Dies of Cancer
Esophageal cancer complications claim the life of Richard Dawson
Prescription DrugsA Trojan Horse for Brain Cancer
Glioblastoma treatment with cediranib increases drug uptake
Mental HealthTV Lowers Self-Esteem
Self worth linked to time spent in front of television in preadolescents
Health NewsGynecological Cancer Radiation Advancement
Gynecological cancer radiotherapy streamlined
NaturalChildren's Weight and Vitamin D Connection
Low vitamin D levels in pregnancy linked to higher amount of fat in children
Health NewsDesperate Housewives's Kathryn Joosten Died
Kathryn Joosten loses battle with lung cancer
Health NewsTool Predicts Brain Health in Cardiac Arrest Survivors
Bedside prediction tool identifies neurological outcomes in cardiac arrest patients
Health NewsGERD, Inflammation and Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer progression from GERD involves inflammation