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FeaturesNew Psoriasis Hope
Psoriasis protein could be key to improved treatment
NaturalWhite Rice may up Diabetes Risk
Type 2 diabetes risk increased by eating high amounts of white rice
Health NewsUnlocking the Genetic Code of Pain
New genetic finding could help treat chronic pain
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves New Hay Fever Nasal Spray
QNASAL was approved by the FDA for treating hay fever and perennial allergic rhinitis
Prescription DrugsSpeed Abating of Pre-Cancerous Condition
Actinic keratosis quickly treated with Picato
FDA ApprovalsFDA Green Lights Anemia Drug Omontys
Omontys approved by the FDA to treat anemia for patients on kidney dialysis
Clinical TrialsLower Cholesterol Earlier
Cholesterol reduction at younger age lowers risk of coronary heart disease
NaturalCan Chocolate Help Your Diet?
Eating chocolate a few times a week may be associated with lower weight
Clinical TrialsLongevity Better for Bypass Over PCI
Coronary bypass surgery patients live longer than angioplasty patients
Health NewsPredicting Asthma in Middle-Aged Women
Low levels of adiponectin can predict asthma development in middle aged women
Mental HealthPANS: New Psychiatric Condition in Kids
Obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms suddenly occur in children without explanation
NaturalSpicing Up Heart Health
Hot peppers offer heart protection
Clinical TrialsER Scan Pinpoints 30-Day Heart Risk
Coronary CT angiography predicts cardiovascular risk
Clinical TrialsPacemakers Reduce NMS Fainting
Patients with neurally mediated synope aided by pacemakers
Clinical TrialsNew Option for Breast Reconstruction
Breast cancer reconstruction uses autologous adipose derived regenerative cell enriched fat grafting
Clinical TrialsAntibody Injection Drops Cholesterol
Antibody Injection lowers LDL cholesterol by 40 percent
Clinical TrialsBypass Surgery Safe On or Off Pump
Coronary artery bypass surgery safe to perform either method
Health NewsNew Test for Peanut Allergies
Arah2 peanut protein can be used to determine peanut allergy
Health NewsCloud Computing Powers Brain Cancer Research
Cloud computing for pediatric brain cancer research initiative
Clinical TrialsRestricting Transfusions Safe
Red blood cell transfusion restrictions safe and recommended
Clinical TrialsStem Cells not yet Clear on Heart Repair
Heart failure patients received questionable benefit from stem cells
Mental HealthLong-term Effects of Chronic Stress
Alzheimers disease marker linked to chronic stress in mice
Health NewsBreast Cancer Margin of Success
Ductal carcinoma in situ surgical margin width and recurrence risks examined
Prescription DrugsRivaroxaban for Treating Pulmonary Embolism
Rivaroxaban outperforms against enoxaparin for pulmonary embolism treatment