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Health NewsThe Busy Bees Fighting Cancer
Prostate cancer stopped by caffeic acid phenethyl ester molecule
NaturalGreen Way to Harvest Anti-Cancer Agent
Cancer fighting compound extracted from soaked soybeans
Health NewsEye Drops Successfully Treat AMD
Aganirsen eye drops show early success in treating age related macular degeneration
Health NewsWomen’s Waistlines Affect Bottom Lines
Obese women suffer discrimination in job applications and starting salaries
Health NewsRobots in the Operating Room
Bladder cancer removal improved outcomes with robotic assistance
Mental HealthAge & Sex Factors in Head Injuries
Concussion recovery may be more difficult and slow going for younger or female athletes
Prescription DrugsStroke Clot Busters Safe for Warfarin Patients
Tissue plasminogen activator safe for treating stroke patients taking warfarin
Health NewsLower Blood Pressure A Phone Call Away
Hypertension improved through pharmacist phone support
Health NewsInsulin Adjustments Made Easier
Diabetes patients on insulin therapy may benefit from new software tool
Health NewsInequality Among Women with Cancer
Ovarian cancer care and survival disparities
Mental HealthKids Emotionally Benefit from Sports
Athletic coaches can help develop emotional and mental stability
Health NewsTaking Charge: Getting Tested for HIV
CDC anti HIV campaign targets African American women
Health NewsWhich Hospital Offers the Best Heart Treatment?
Percutaneous coronary intervention equipped hospitals treat heart attacks quicker
Mental HealthJetlag from Work - in the Same Time Zone
Social jetlag and circadian clock discrepancies with real life are linked to obesity
Prescription DrugsNo Harmless Meds After All
Renal cancer risk slightly increased with chronic NSAID use
Health NewsMom's Weight & Kids' Test Scores
Obesity before pregnancy associated with lower test scores for children
Health NewsMath, the Ultimate Cancer Fighter
Cancer treatment using mathematical modeling
Mental HealthDiabetes May Speed Up Dementia
Type 2 diabetes and poor blood sugar may accelerate loss of brain size and function
Prescription DrugsTeens & Pills
Prescription painkiller abuse is becoming more common at younger ages than previously thought
Prescription DrugsChantix May Also Help With Drinking Problems
Smoking cessation drug Chantix has an added benefit for smokers who are also heavy drinkers
Prescription DrugsPills That Prevents HIV?
Gilead drug Truvada getting good reviews from FDA
Mental HealthPredictive Behavior: Problems for Kids
Emotional and behavioral problems may be predictable by early check-ups
Clinical TrialsNot All 'Good' Cholesterol is Beneficial
Some HDL cholesterol does not protect against cardiovascular disease
Prescription DrugsRx Abuse Starts Young
Prescription opioids are being used by younger teens