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Prescription DrugsSeizure Medication Targets Meth Addiction Too
Topiramate may reduce methamphetamine use and relapse rates
Health NewsWeather Forecasting for Brain Cancer
Brain tumor growth may be predicted with weather forecasting tools
Health NewsAn Early stART to Treatment for HIV
Antiretroviral therapy should begin as early as possible for HIV patients
Prescription DrugsRoche Drug Receives New European Union Approval
Avastin approved for newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer
Mental HealthDon't Worry, Be Happy
Children learn optimism hope and the benefits of positivity from parents
Health NewsGet Vaccinated, Stop the Spread of Hep B
Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Health NewsCancer Has No Chance Against this Gene
Colorectal cancer does not form with DCC gene
Health NewsSecond-hand Smoke Linked to Asthma Complications
Childhood secondhand smoke exposure linked to AERD risk in adults
Health NewsCan You Hear the Holiday Cheer?
Hearing loss detectable in social gatherings like holiday parties
Health NewsArthritic Children Face Fracture Risk
Juvenile arthritis patients have more spinal fractures
Health NewsA MRI is a Better Heart Checker
MRI scans found a reliable and noninvasive way to diagnose heart disease
Health NewsTriggering Cancer in the Unborn
Cancer from fetal carcinogen exposure depends on dosing and timing
Health NewsProtect Your Heart Over the Holidays
Heart healthy holiday tips ensure a festive season
Mental HealthFighting Childhood Depression
Depression group therapy programs for kids prove effective
Health NewsNew Light on Stillbirths
Placental conditions affect most stillborn births
NaturalCancer Hates These Healthy Holiday Treats
Cancer fighting foods have never been more festive or flavorful
Health NewsHeart Failure Treatment Lowers Risk of Death
Cardiac resynchronization therapy reduces rehospitalization and chance of dying
Prescription DrugsPowerful Powder Improves Cystic Fibrosis
Inhaled dry powder mannitol improved lung function in cystic fibrosis patients
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Combo Hypertension Treatment
Edarbyclor approved by FDA
Health NewsBreathalyzer Test for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer presence and type can be detected with breath test
Prescription DrugsAn Added Punch to Combat Seizures
Keppra demonstrates efficacy in seizure reduction among children and adults
Prescription DrugsPfizer Announces New Drug Application For Tofacitinib
FDA accepts review of drug for patients with rheumatoid arthritis
OTCVitamins May Still Reduce Stroke Risk
Stroke risk reduced when vitamins given in higher doses
Prescription DrugsMood and Anxiety Disorders May Trigger Opioid Abuse
Mood and Anxiety Disorders strongly associated with non medical prescription opioid use