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Mental HealthDid Your Parents Stay in School?
Mental Health is influenced by parents level of education
Health NewsIntriguing Bullseye for Brain Cancer
Glioblastoma multiforme could be treated by targeting SULF2
Clinical TrialsChildhood Infections Linked to Stroke Risk
Stroke risk heightened after infections during childhood
Health NewsPick One - Surgery or Stents - Both Effective
Reblockage rate similar for stents or surgery as a stroke prevention aid
Health NewsQuick Memory Loss May Be Stroke Harbinger
Stroke may be predicted by severe and rapid memory loss
FeaturesWhat You Can Do About Managing Gout
Tips for managing gout with lifestyle changes
Health NewsMom’s Fever from Epidural Increases Risk
Epidural related fever can hurt baby
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Gleevec for Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gleevec significantly prolonged survival in patients
Health NewsSurgery Brings Blood Pressure Benefits For Obese Teens
Bariatric surgery aids morbidly obese teens in reducing hypertension
Mental HealthGrowing Into Childhood Brain Trauma Deficits
Pediatric brain injuries have lasting effects but trauma does not worsen over time
Prescription DrugsBirth Control Pills Recalled
Pfizer recalled birth control pills that may be ineffective because of faulty packaging
Health NewsTelling Cancer Cells to Knock it Off
Leukemia ccbl function model may help switch off cancer cell division
Mental HealthHealthy Heart, Healthy Mind
Heart failure linked to deficits in cognitive function and grey matter decline
Health NewsBreast Conserving Surgeries not so Conservative
Breast cancer partial mastectomies often followed by additional surgeries
NaturalDiet Soda's not so Heart Healthy
Diet soda drink consumption linked to increased heart risk
Health NewsBrachy-therapy Helps Prostate Cancer Patients
Prostate cancer treatment with brachytherapy improves outcomes
Health NewsKidney Transplants in the Internet Age
Kidney donor screening is quicker and easier using online tools
Health NewsGet Off and Stay Off the Cancer Couch
Cancer recovery and post-treatment health improve with physical activity
Health NewsEyeing Up Better Vision Screenings For Kids
Comprehensive pediatric vision screening device catches eye disease and learning disabilities
Mental HealthMom's Love is Brain Booster
A nurturing mother makes for a healthy brain
Prescription DrugsExtending Lives of Men With Prostate Cancer
Advanced prostate cancer patients live longer with MDV3100
Health NewsFatigue Linked to Parkinson’s Patients Lifestyle
Bradykinesia tremors and rigidity may have a common cause with mental symptoms
Health NewsImproving Cancer Screenings Time and Again
Colorectal cancer detection improved with repeat sigmoidoscopy screens
Prescription DrugsFDA Approved New Type 2 Diabetes Drug
Jentadueto approved for twice daily treatment of adult patients