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Health NewsNew Tool in the Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis
Human tissue with cystic fibrosis developed in laboratory
Health NewsTomosynthesis Useful for Spotting OA
Osteoarthritis diagnosis more accurate with tomosynthesis than X ray
Health NewsNew Drug Target for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia therapy targets PRC2 chromatin regulator
Health NewsArriving on Time Best for the Mind
Autistic children tend to have worse symptoms if they were born early or late
Mental HealthThe Negative Consequences of Materialism
Depression anxiety and willingness to socialize affected by consumer mindset
NaturalBeef up Your Daily Exercise, Ladies!
Women exercise less on average than men and are at higher risk for metabolic syndrome
Health NewsKids With Brain Cancer may Have New Options
Glioma associated antigen vaccination in development
Health NewsWho Survives the Waiting for a new Liver
Liver cancer patients more likely to receive organ transplants
FeaturesWhat Does the Future Hold for COPD?
New COPD treatments in development
Health NewsMonitoring Cancer Treatment Faster
Sarcoma treatment effectiveness can be monitored via PET scanning
Health NewsDo you Know Your 45-day Heart Attack Risk?
Heart attack patients tend to skip stress test
NaturalIs Birthwort bad for the Kidney?
Upper urinary tract cancer and kidney failure associated with component of Aristolochia
NaturalDoes my Cholesterol Know Where I Live?
High cholesterol linked to higher country income and lower healthcare spending
Mental HealthElectric Current Could be Antidepressant
Depression treatment may come in the form of brain stimulation
Health NewsBlocking the Pathway to Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer tumors reduced when liver x receptors activated
Health NewsGetting a Head Start on COPD Treatment
COPD could be detected early by HSP27 levels
Prescription DrugsPossible new Lung Cancer Chemo Combo
Non small cell lung cancer responds to chemotherapy combination
Mental HealthDoes Marijuana Affect Driving Abilities?
Marijuana may not have the same impairment affect on drivers as alcohol
Prescription DrugsControversial Alzheimer’s Testing Method
Alzheimer dementia has brain protein fragments detectable with a new dye
Health NewsAllergic Asthma? There's a Shot for That
Vaccination for allergic asthma using dust mite protein was effective in mice
Health NewsDid Your Sister Have a Stroke?
Stroke risk increased by 60 percent if a sibling suffered a stroke
Prescription DrugsRisk of Blood Clots Associated With Birth Control
Drospirenone comes with higher risk than progestin
Prescription DrugsNew Drug for Alzheimer's Disease
Amyvid estimates brain plaque content
Health NewsTesting not Conserved After Conserving Surgery
Early breast cancer patients have high number of tests following surgery