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Prescription DrugsThe Pill Cuts Down on Menstrual Pain
Oral contraceptives can ease menstrual cramps
Mental HealthTreating the Double Ds is Best
Type 2 diabetes patients with depression may benefit from integrated treatment
NaturalLower Blood Pressure With Black Tea?
Blood pressure can be reduced by consuming several cups of black tea daily
Prescription DrugsLaser-guided Cancer Drugs
Cancer treatment augmented by new photoimmunotherapy
Health NewsMRIs Help Avoid E.D. Following Prostate Surgery
Prostatectomy surgical decisions aided with endorectal coil MRI
Prescription DrugsNo Link Between Asthma Rx and Birth Defects
Birth defects not associated with asthma medication
Health NewsLittle Shock and Awe from Vaccines
Children going into anaphylactic shock following vaccination is very rare
Prescription DrugsEnlarged Prostate Drug Slows Early Cancer
Avodart slows prostate cancer in study
Health NewsIs Your Office Toxic?
PFCs found in blood of office workers
Mental HealthLess is More When Treating Depression
Antidepressants found to be effective on comorbid major depressive disorder
Health NewsSenator Mark Kirk Has Surgery After Stroke
IL US Senator Mark Kirk remains hospitalized after suffering a stroke
Health NewsOral Drug Cocktail Is Treatment for Hep C
Hepatitis C growth slowed with oral medication
Mental HealthSleep Well, Hunger Less
Sleep is associated with appetite and possibly higher risk for obesity
NaturalTest My Bones, Please
Osteoporosis expert encourages bone density testing at 65 for women
Health NewsWhy Prostate Cancer Spreads
Prostate cancer metastasis cellular mechanisms being studied
Prescription DrugsAcid Reflux Device Close to FDA Approval
LINX for chronic acid reflux gets FDA support
Health NewsFormer Penn State Coach Joe Paterno Dies
Lung cancer complications tackle JoePa
Mental HealthAutistic Alterations
Autism spectrum disorders definition under review by the American Psychiatric Association
NaturalTeens Having Sex Are Clueless
Sex education is needed for all teens
Health NewsSimplifying Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Colorectal cancer test screens for multiple DNA markers
NaturalPremature Caffeination
Caffeine therapy for preemies has no long term benefit
Health NewsWater Safety Paying Off
Drowning incidents among kids have decreased over the past decade and a half
Health NewsInfancy Weight Gain May be Linked to Asthma
Asthma risk linked to early infancy weight gain acceleration
Health NewsSalty Soul Singer Etta James Dies
Leukemia complications overcome Etta James