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Clinical TrialsA Vast Horizon - Cancer Vaccines
Cancer vaccines being developed to treat a number of cancers
Clinical TrialsSoftware Warns of Potential Heart Device Malfunction
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator function detectable by computer software
Health NewsAt Last - Possible Therapy for Lymphedema
Lymphedema may have new treatment in Lymfactin
FeaturesHearing Loops? Can You Say That Again?
Hearing loop systems and telecoils improve life for hearing impaired
Health NewsPain is More Painful in Poor Places
Chronic pain tougher to manage for young patients
Health NewsMuscles: Use 'Em or Lose 'Em
Exercise alters DNA molecules and appears to help prep the body for benefits of activity
Health NewsProactive Goals Key for Heart Failure Patients
Heart failure patients encouraged to make decisions early
Health NewsRA Heart Aches From Smoking and Age
Atherosclerotic plaques form in rheumatoid arthritis patients who are older or smoke
Mental HealthIt’s 3 AM, Is Your Child Breathing Okay?
Sleep breathing problems in children have strong link to later behavioral problems
Health NewsDon't Sneeze at this Ragweed Allergy Treatment
Ragweed immunotherapy pill safe and effective in clinical trial
Health NewsThe Repercussions of Concussions
Concussion effects on the brain might remain long after symptoms have ceased
Mental HealthSleep Apnea Linked to Hyperactivity in Youth
ADHD and troubled behavior risks increase with sleep apnea
Mental HealthFuel Your Day in the A.M.
Breakfast week encourages youth to start the day off right
Mental HealthWaking Up From Chronic Fatigue
Chronic fatigue may be effectively treated with web based cognitive behavioral therapy
Mental HealthGluten-Free Diet Might Help Those With Autism
Autism treatment may be more effective with dietary restrictions
Health NewsNew Knees on the Rise
Total knee replacement surgery have more than doubled in last decade
Prescription DrugsOutfoxing the Cancer Fox
Cancer cell protein FOXM1 inhibitors may boost power of chemotherapy
Mental HealthBullying Disintegrates Personality
Borderline personality disorder risks increase with abuse by peers
Health NewsAdults Want Health Improvements but Lack Time
Healthy habits sought by US adults but only 12 percent follow through
Mental HealthKnowledge Aids Prevention for Adopted Youth
Drug abuse risks amongst adopted increase with genetic ties
Prescription DrugsMerck Cholesterol Drug Delayed
Combination ezetimibe and atorvastatin tablets not approved by FDA
Health NewsTaking the Guesswork out of Sickle Cell
Sickle cell anemia blood test identifies high risk patients
Health NewsHappy 50th - Wishing You a Clear Colonoscopy
Colon cancer screenings should start at 40 for those with family history
Health NewsWhy are Older Women Still Receiving Radiotherapy?
Breast cancer radiotherapy still commonly used with older women