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NaturalAre you Certain You're at a Healthy Weight?
Obesity epidemic is worse than thought but better assessments mean addressing it sooner
NaturalAllergies or a Cold?
Allergies and colds have similiar symptons in children
Health NewsAge Doesn't Matter in Kidney Swaps
Kidney transplant survival barely affected by age of living donor
Mental HealthSuicide Risk and Antiepileptic Drugs
Suicide risk questioned for bipolar treatment with antiepileptics
Prescription DrugsWhy Cancer Rx Produces Diabetes-Like Symptoms
Diabetes symptoms caused by rapamycin now better understood
FeaturesLow Dose Hormone Like Chemicals may Harm
Low doses of endocrine disrupting chemicals may not be safe
Health NewsHIV Superinfection has Unusual Outcome
Antibody response may help HIV superinfections
Mental HealthHow Stress may Impact Recovery
Stress management and cancer response link examined
Health NewsAn Icon in Medicine Passes Away
Dr Leila Denmark left her mark on pediatrics and on the world
NaturalCut the Fat, Stay on Your Feet
Overweight type 2 diabetes patients preserve mobility through weight loss and improved fitness
Mental HealthMental Illness Drugs and Pregnancy
Antipsychotic medication during pregnancy linked to lower motor skills scores in babies
Mental HealthHappy Meals can Make you sad
Diets high in fast food and sweets can lead to risk of depression
NaturalTake me out to the Playground!
Preschoolers need to be taken outside to play with parent supervision at least once daily
Mental HealthCoaches can Stop Teen Dating Violence
Teen violence rate against girls drops when boys are exposed to coaching program
NaturalMeasure my Waist, Please
Hypertension and lipid indicators can be seen with teens waist circumference measurements
Health NewsConcerns About Surgery for Diabetes
Bariatric surgery for obese type 2 diabetes patients needs more research
Prescription DrugsPregnant Diabetics and Taking Levemir
Levemir insulin drug recategorized by FDA in safer category for pregnant women
Health NewsDiabetic Men had More Cardiovascular Events
Diabetes increased the risk for men of heart attack stroke and death
NaturalEnergy Density’s Link to Weight Loss
Calorie density of foods plays a role in weight gain and loss
Prescription DrugsAltuzan Counterfeit FDA Warning
Counterfeit found with no active cancer ingredient
Health NewsAnnual Mammograms may not be Enough
Breast cancers revealed earlier with more screens
Mental HealthMeditate the Pain Away
Meditation program helps teachers deal with job stress depression and anxiety
Health NewsBreaking the Spread of Bone Cancer
Osteosarcoma metastasis may be prevented with ezrin inhibitor
Health NewsWeighing Heavy on Prostate Cancer Return
Prostate cancer recurrence greater with higher BMI