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Prescription DrugsVictrelis and HIV Drug Interactions
Dual treatment not recommended due to possibility of reducing effectiveness
Health NewsTesting for Brain Cancer
Glioblastoma and metastasis monitoring with microRNA via cerebrospinal fluid
Health NewsSickle Cell Trait Improved by Regular Exercise
Physical activity reduces sickle cell trait complications
Mental HealthWhat if Cocaine Didn’t Work?
Drug abuse prevention may become about blocking the reward center in the brain
Health NewsThe Top 10 Things to Know About Snakebites
Snakebites can be deadly if untreated
Health NewsRogue DNA Tied to Heart Failure
DNA mistakenly activates immune system
Health NewsSofter Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer surgery using laparoscopic techniques has advantages
Mental HealthDo Warnings on Cigarette Packs Work?
Quit smoking incentive may come from a cigarette pack warning label
Prescription DrugsTexting While Vaccinating is Approved
Vaccine info text to parents helps protect kids during flu season
Health NewsWash Your Hands! Cover Your Mouth!
Influenza cases of one strain dropped following hygiene instruction in elementary schools
NaturalDecaf Coffee is Better than Soda
Soda consumption tied to stroke risk
Mental HealthSchool's Problem with Obesity
Overweight and obese children are less liked by peers
NaturalWater Break Early? Hang in There!
Inducing labor or waiting for natural labor have equal outcomes if water breaks early
NaturalHershey Kisses for Your Heart
Dark chocolate may help lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol and cardiovascular risk
FeaturesDiagnosing Diabetes
Diabetes and prediabetes screening tests
Mental HealthAre You Addicted to Work?
Workaholics can be determined by new psychology scale to measure level of work addiction
NaturalRed Flag Warning: Supplements for Cancer Prevention
Cancer prevention supplementation may do more harm than good.
Health News"Hispanic Paradox" Extends to Lung Cancer
Lung cancer patients who are Hispanic live longer than whites or blacks
Prescription DrugsFDA Improves Drug Safety
Drugs already on the market are no longer a low safety priority
Health NewsSafer Congenital Heart Surgery for Kids
Hemoglobin volume index helps monitor children during heart repair operations
Prescription DrugsRisk High During Temporary Anticoagulant Halts
Stroke and blood clot risk high when blood thinners are temporarily paused
FeaturesWhat's a Migraine?
Migraine explanation treatment overview
Prescription DrugsBetter Flu Vaccine on the Way
Influenza vaccine with four strains is safe and effective and may be available next year
Health NewsDiabetes Care: A Patient-Centered Approach
Type 2 diabetes treatment and blood sugar control should be individualized for each patient