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Health NewsHypertension Now, Heart Risk Later
Blood pressure changes can increase stroke risk
Health NewsSnipping Adrenaline Nerve May Heal Deadly Heart Arrhythmia
Heart arrhythmia may be controlled by cutting flight or fight nerve
Health NewsCancer Survivors at Greater Risk of Melanoma
Cutaneous melanoma risks increase following certain cancers
Prescription DrugsMS Drug Reaffirms Effectiveness in Clinical Trial
Gilenya treatment success comes on heels of safety concerns
FeaturesTailoring Treatment for Type 2
Type 2 diabetes patients may need individual blood sugar target goals
Prescription DrugsPfizer Reports Positive Results From Lyrica
Lyrica met all coprimary endpoints in restless legs syndrome
Health NewsFewer Blood Transfusions Needed After Surgery
Blood transfusions may not be needed until patients show anemia or low hemoglobin
Prescription DrugsMirapex Helps Parkinson's Depression
Parkinsons depression symptoms improve with Mirapex
NaturalYour "Muffin Top" Produces a Bigger Baby
Pregnancy weight gain increases birthweight
Prescription DrugsAsthma Medication Use During Pregnancy
Inhaled glucocorticoid use during pregnancy did not increase the risk of diseases in childrean
NaturalHow Far Would You Run For That Soda?
Calorie and exercise information helps teens decline sugary drinks
Mental HealthA Biological Mark for Depression
Depressive disorder linked to cytokine levels
Mental HealthStress Causes Early Deliveries
Birth rates impacted by natural disaster affects gender ratio
Prescription DrugsPreventing Blood Clots in Cancer Patients
Anticoagulants used preventively could save lives
Mental HealthDepression Concerns for Acute Lung Injury Patients
Depression and physical impairment linked in acute lung injury patients
Health NewsTyson Recalls Contaminated Beef
Nearly 41000 pounds of beef recalled by Tyson Fresh Meats after E coli found
Health NewsDiabetic Pancreases Sending Mixed Signals
Type 2 diabetes patients have altered insulin signals
Prescription DrugsThe Other Heart Benefit of Cholesterol Drugs
Cholesterol lowering statins promote plaque regression as well
Health NewsThe Re-admission Dilemma
Hospital readmission rates linked to greater patient needs
Mental HealthDementia Linked to Circadian Rhythm
Elderly dementia and circadian rhythms related
NaturalCranberry Juice Helps Treat Kids' UTIs
Urinary tract infections reduced antibiotic need
Prescription DrugsStatins May Help Reduce Influenza Deaths
Influenza patients using cholesterol-reducing drugs were twice as likely to survive
Health NewsBlood Pressure Monitoring Methods Inconsistent
Blood pressure monitoring errors leave room for improvement
Health NewsThinking Twice on MRI for Back Pain
MRI prior to lower back injection debated