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Health NewsPutting the Brakes on Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer metastasis slowed with RhoGDI2
Prescription DrugsGeneric Lexapro Approved
FDA approves escitalopram to treat depression and anxiety
Mental HealthRethinking Glaucoma: Really a Brain Disorder?
Glaucoma may be a neurologic disorder instead of an eye disease
NaturalNursing Moms Should not Avoid Cow's Milk
Milk free diet can increase babys risk for allergies
Health NewsPreemie Breathing Treatment Ineffective
Inhaled nitric oxide use for preterm babies does not improve likelihood of survival
Health NewsStep up to Prevent Child Stairs Injuries
Injuries from stairs decrease but continue to cause serious issues among young children
Health NewsLasting Effects of Post Surgery Pain Care
Opioids and NSAIDs taken after minor surgery linked to use one year later
Clinical TrialsSugary Drinks Linked to Heart Disease in Men
Sugar sweetened beverages associated with heart disease in men
Mental HealthMedia Bullies Make Real Bullies
Relational aggression in the media may increase occurrences of real aggression
NaturalA Closer Look at Breastfeeding Habits
Breastfeeding goals may be unrealistic but a family centered approach would be best
FeaturesCervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Refined Yet Again
Cervical cancer screenings now every three to five years
Health NewsTiny Baby = Later Heart Trouble for Mom?
Underweight babies born on time may indicate later cardiovascular problems for mom
Mental HealthEye Damage Means Brain Damage
Vascular disease in the eye could mean higher chance of brain damage
Clinical TrialsBeating Heart Bypass More Dangerous
Coronary bypass surgery on a beating heart comes with more risks
FeaturesA Difficult Issue
Erectile dysfunction and current treatment
NaturalPilots and Train Operators Need Sleep
Sleep problems plague transportation workers and cause safety and job performance problems
Mental HealthWeight Loss Program Shows Promise
Obese patients lost weight and controlled blood pressure better after weight loss program
Mental HealthLysergic Acid Diethylamide Helps Alcoholics
Alcoholism may be easier to control with Lysergic Acid Diethylamide treatment
Health NewsHead & Neck Cancer Aggressive in Transplant Patients
Head and neck cancers found in transplant patients are difficult to treat
Health NewsIt Takes Two to Treat Cystic Fibrosis
Treating delta508 mutation and domain-domain interaction simultaneously may improve cystic fibrosis treatment
Mental HealthIncreased Stress During Active Service
Suicide depression and anxiety dramatically increase in army
Mental HealthParental Teamwork: Harder With Violence
Violence linked to couples ability to work as a team
Health NewsOh Baby! Treating Labor Pains
Labor pain most effectively treated by drug based methods over non drug ones says evidence
Health NewsOne Neck of a Gene
Throat cancer gene identified