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Prescription DrugsProton Pump Inhibitors and Stomach Acid
Clostridum difficile associated diarrhea can be associated with stomach acid drugs
Mental HealthHeaded to College? Grab a Drink!
Alcohol consumption issues more common amongst college students than nonstudent peers
Health NewsReplacing a Knee May Save Your Heart
Osteoarthritis patients who underwent knee replacement surgery may have lower heart failure and mortality risk
Health NewsNew Hope for Premature Babies
Steroids boost survival and reduce brain injury for preterm infants
Health NewsPinpointing Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer biomarker IFFO1 M identified
Health NewsLarge Hospitals Excel at Stroke Prevention
Stroke care better at large medical centers
Health NewsRisky Business: Diabetic and Pregnant
Diabetes increases the risk of birth defects
Mental HealthA Blood Test for Depression
Biomarkers in blood tests may help physicians diagnose major depressive disorder
Health NewsBreast Cancer Patients Denied the Privilege of Age
Breast cancer deaths increase with age
Prescription DrugsOne Lung Cancer Drug - Multiple Targets
Crizotinib treatment of ROS1 non small cell lung cancer
Health NewsScore Pinpoints Clot-buster Success
Stroke patients respond to clot busters and their outcomes
Mental HealthLife Lost in the Storm
Years later Hurricane Katrina survivors still struggle with mental health issues
Health NewsNew Urine Test for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer urine test identifies markers of aggressive disease
Mental HealthPositive Behavior Program Prevents Bullying
Bullying and peer rejection combated with positive environmental changes in schools
Health NewsFluid Biopsy Paints Big Picture of Metastasis
Metastasis screening with fluid biopsy
Prescription DrugsNew Therapy for Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis patients benefit from new medications and surgery
Health NewsPSA Testing's Next Level
Prostate specific antigen velocity risk test provides more insight
Health NewsChild Abuse Hospitalizations Too High
Babies and poor children most likely to suffer abuse requiring hospital care
Prescription DrugsCurbing Cocaine Cravings with a Pill
Doxazosin may reduce cocaine addiction
NaturalDust Mites do Cause Allergies
Physical and chemical dust mite controls improved asthma symptoms
NaturalCocoa may Cut Colon Cancer Risks
Colon cancer slow to develop in cocoa rich environment
Mental HealthChild Abuse Costs in Emotion and Dollars
Child maltreatment exacts a high cost for children and the public health care system
Mental HealthAll-Day Buffet in Elementary Schools?
Nutrition missing from elementary school snacks outside of lunch
Health NewsSickle Cell Prevention Key to Stroke Reduction
Sickle cell anemia screening helps cut racial disaparities in pediatric stroke deaths