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Health NewsDetecting Melanoma Sooner
MelaFind gains FDA pre market approval
Health NewsA Fishy Way to Reduce Prostate Cancer
Reduce prostate cancer growth with a low fat diet and fish oil
Health NewsOrgan Transplants Increase Risk of Cancer
Transplant recipients twice as likely to be diagnosed with several types of cancer
FeaturesTo PSA or Not to PSA
United States Preventative Services Task Force recommends against PSA screenings
OTCSunlight, Vitamin D, and Crohn's Disease
Crohns risk connected to location and essential vitamins
Prescription DrugsHypertension Drugs May Lower Alzheimer's Risk
Blood pressure medication may ward off Alzheimers disease
Health NewsAdding Disease to Injury
Acute kidney injury associated with chronic kidney disease in hospitalized diabetes patients
Health NewsBetter Kid Munchies Lead to Healthier Adults
Lower fat diet may lower risk of later health problems
Health NewsThe Doctor is in, the Patient Isn't
Diabetic Latinos and African Americans miss more visits to the doctor
Health NewsOAB Associated with Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome patients at high risk for overactive bladder
Health NewsDrinking Ups Breast Cancer Risks
Breast cancer risks increased by even low levels of alcohol consumption
Health NewsA Traumatic Life Could Lead to IBS
Psychological traumas linked to adult irritable bowel syndrome
Health NewsManage Cholesterol at the Gym
Triglycerides should be lowered to meet new guidelines through weight loss and exercise
Prescription DrugsPills Could Save Millions
Switching from intravenous drugs to pills could result in significant financial savings
Health NewsChemo Gets Predictable
Cancer cells close to self-destruction are more receptive to chemotherapy
Health NewsIs Your Child in Pain?
Chronic pain is better understood in adults than children
Prescription DrugsContraceptive Side Effects
Birth control pills may cause blood clots
Health NewsDetecting Thyroid Cancer Faster Than Ever
High resolution melting analysis detects papillary thyroid cancer rapidly
Health NewsDementia and Strokes do not mix
Dementia sufferers more likely to experience disability following a stroke
Health NewsBreath Test for Multiple Sclerosis
Diagnosing MS easily with exhaled breath
Health NewsMedical Advice From YouTube?
Crohns videos on YouTube can be misleading
Mental HealthDepression in Older Adults
Overcoming the Stigma and Getting Treatment
Health NewsIs Halloween a Heart Healthy Holiday
Eliminate obesity treats on Halloween to promote heart health
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Exparel For Postsurgical Pain Management
Exparel had significant reductions pain scores and in opioid consumption