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Prescription DrugsVaccinating Against HER2 Reappearance
HER2 breast cancer responds to AE37 peptide vaccine being investigated
Health NewsFDA Discovers Autoimmune Mechanism for Drug Reactions
New hope for drug development in identifying adverse drug reactions
Prescription DrugsHospira Alert: Carpuject May Contain More Than the Intended Fill Volume
Carpuject contains morphine and hydromorphone
Mental HealthYour Child's Brain NOT on Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea in children needs treatment
Clinical TrialsSecondhand Smoke Does Hurts Kids
Tobacco smoke exposure during childhood can cause respiratory problems later in life
FeaturesSwimming Your Way to Safe Summer Fun
Safety should come first
Prescription DrugsMystery Behind Heart Failure After Chemo Solved
Heat shock factor 1 protein identified as source of heart failure after chemotherapy
Mental HealthKeeping Your Memory? Eat the Good Fat
Memory decline reduced with unsaturated fats
Health NewsTaking Care of Diabetic Feet
Diabetic foot infections and amputations can be prevented through proper care
Clinical TrialsPreventing Migraines by Lowering Risk
Migraine risk factor management acts as a preventative tool
Mental HealthAlzheimer’s Gene Linked to Blood Flow
Alzheimers disease ApoE4 gene may be linked to vessel health in the brain
Health NewsDiabetes Linked to Low Testosterone
Type 2 diabetes risk associated with low testosterone levels
Mental HealthDementia may Increase Risk of Hospitalization
Dementia linked to higher rates of hospitalization even for minor medical conditions
Mental HealthBipolar Teens may Have Mania but no Depression
Bipolar disorder in teens may show up as mania only without any depression cycles
Health NewsA Rainy Forecast for Diabetes
Diabetes projected to grow 64 percent between 2010 and 2025
Health NewsLiving with OCD
OCD treatments explore new options
Health NewsHeart Risk Often Overlooked in RA Patients
Cardiovascular disease risk not always considered in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Clinical TrialsHeart Attack Care Now More Available
Hospitals transferring and treating heart attack patients are increasing
Prescription DrugsCombo Drugs Not Effective for Blood Stream Infection
Organ dysfunction from severe sepsis not improved with moxifloxacin and meropenem combination
Health NewsGum Disease and Bedroom Bummer for Men
Erectile dysfunction associated with periodontitis
Health NewsBaby Boomers: Get Tested for Hep C
CDC says baby boomers need testing for hepatitis C
Mental HealthGet a Mood Boost From Walking
Depression and poor mood helped with hour long walks
Health NewsA Bigger Mama Means a Bigger Baby
Overweight pregnant women are more likely to give birth to larger babies
Mental HealthDepression may Increase Risk of Dementia
Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia linked to mid or late life depression