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Prescription DrugsWhat Not to Use for Teething Pain
Benzocaine products for teething pain pose small but serious risk to children under 2
Prescription DrugsIn-Hospital Deaths Down for HIV Patients
Hospital mortality rates decrease for HIV ICU patients
Health NewsWhat Do Bones Have to Do with Crohn's?
Bone growth measurement recommended for pediatric Crohn's
Health NewsGlobal Cancer Explosion
Cancer cases skyrocketing around the globe by 2030
FeaturesPregnancy and Multiple Sclerosis: Are Drugs Safe?
Pregnancy may be protective for MS patients
FeaturesSmart Fun in the Sun
Skin cancer protection is easy
Health NewsChicago Bulls Star Dies of Heart Condition
Orlando Woolridge dead at age 52
Health NewsBetter Sleep for Leaner Kids
Metabolic problems and sleep apnea in obese children can improve with weight loss
Mental HealthChantix Safe for Schizophrenics
Smoking cessation drug Chantix does not appear to worsen symptoms of schizophrenia
Health NewsTeaching Tool Simulates Cataract Surgery
Online Cataract Master simulates phacoemulsification cataract surgery
Prescription DrugsMom’s Fevers Linked to Child’s Autism
Autism rates were higher when mothers had an untreated fever during pregnancy
Health NewsHeart Failure Patients Skipping Advance Directives
Most heart failure patients do not have advance directives
NaturalSalmonella Outbreak Tied to Mail-Order Hatchery
Mail order hatchery blamed for salmonella outbreak that began in 2005
NaturalCorn Sugar Name Change - Not
High fructose corn syrup new name rejected by FDA
NaturalGenetic Mutation Hikes Blood Pressure
Gene KCNJ5 prompts sodium retention and hypertension
Mental HealthYou Can Do It!
Fruits and vegetables can lead to lasting positive health impact
NaturalDark Chocolate's Sweet Treat for the Heart
Dark chocolate consumption may lower risk of heart attack and stroke
Prescription DrugsGenes, Meds & Smoking
Smoking cessation drugs may be more effective for people with a certain genetic makeup
Health NewsClearing the Smoke on Lung Cancer Screenings
Lung cancer mortality reduced with CT scanning
NaturalVigorous Exercise Protects Arteries
Arterial stiffening may be avoided through high levels of exercise
Health NewsGlobal Eye Doctor Shortage Growing
Ophthalmologist shortage expected to increase as populations age
Mental HealthCategorizing Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder explained
Mental HealthCalming Autism: A Team Effort
Autism treatment through parent-child interaction therapy
Mental HealthBrain Power Against Chemical Solvents
Cognitive damage from exposure to chemical solvents is less in people with more education