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Prescription DrugsFDA: Blood Pressure Medication Warning
Possible risks when using medications containing aliskiren
Health NewsHead and Neck Cancer Protein Identified
Cancer aurora-A protein level researched the Fox Chase Cancer Center
Health NewsAntibiotics for Farm Animals - Not
Antibiotics in food may increase resistance to drugs to treat disease
Health NewsHarmless Bacteria Becomes Fatal in CF
Burkholderia cenocepacia in cystic fibrosis patients causes severe infection
Health NewsCancer, Age and Immunity
Aging and the effects of immune system impairment on cancer
Prescription DrugsChemotherapy not Effective in Seniors?
Non small cell lung cancer treatment with bevacizumab ineffective in elderly
Prescription DrugsCancer Rx Surprising Side Effects
Crizotinib associated with low testosterone in non small cell lung cancer patients
Prescription DrugsAcne Drug Linked to Pink Eye
Isotretinoin associated with doubled risk of conjunctivitis
Health NewsMore Therapeutic Hypothermia Patients Surviving
Therapeutic hypothermia helping cardiac arrest patients improve survival odds
Health NewsPartial Surgery for Kidney Cancer
Renal cancer decreased mortality with partial nephrectomy
Health NewsMake or Break: Your Bones and Your Genes
Genes behind osteoporosis
Health NewsHeart Risk Decreases with Pre-Hypertension
Cardiovascular risk lowered among seniors with elevated normal blood pressure
Health NewsKeep Your Head Out of the Game
Football traumatic brain injuries and other serious injuries on the rise
Mental HealthA Gene That Helps You Be Nice
Oxytocin and vasopressin hormones related to niceness gene
Mental HealthDementia to Triple by 2050
Dementia is on the rise says report from World Health Organization
Mental HealthOn Your Mark, Get Set, Don’t Chug!
Alcohol abuse in the college crowd is often due to social expectations of binge drinking
Health NewsDepression Linked to Increased PAD Risk
Peripheral artery disease risk greater among depressed patients
Prescription DrugsFDA Issues Second Warning to Physicians about Certain Compounded Drugs
Eye infections in patients given Brilliant Blue G
Prescription DrugsFDA Drug Safety Communication: Tekturna
Blood pressure medicines containing aliskiren
FDA Issues Second Warning to Physicians about Certain Compounded Drugs
Reports of eye infections in patients given Brilliant Blue G
Mental HealthVascular Health & Depression
Depression is a risk factor for people with peripheral arterial disease
Prescription DrugsWarning Label Changes for Antidepressant
Celexa at high doses may affect heart rhythms
Health NewsMeasles Coming Back - Are You Protected?
Measles outbreaks in US last year were worst in 15 years and unvaccinated worst hit
NaturalCaffeine May Relieve Dry Eyes
Dry eyes and caffeine produce more tears