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NaturalPrenatal Vitamin B Helps Babies Talk on Time
Folic acid supplements may help language development in children
Prescription DrugsFast Attack on MS
Multiple sclerosis patients who receive immediate treatment do not have much better outcomes
Prescription DrugsUp, Up and Away You Go
Stimulant drug abuse and caffeine might be linked
NaturalFishy Danger
Methylmercury has serious effects on health
Prescription DrugsWhen Fighting One Disease Causes Another
Breast cancer drug tamoxifen increases diabetes risk
Prescription DrugsAlzheimer's Medication Shows Promise
Alzheimers disease drug reduces amyloid levels in small study
Health NewsKids' Kidneys are Safe
Urinary tract infections in childhood are unlikely to cause chronic kidney disease
Health NewsEnhanced Prostate Cancer Therapies
Prostate bed displacement during radiotherapy can be controlled
Mental HealthPlaying Nice is Learned Early
Babies as young as 15 months old show sense of fairness and altruism
Prescription DrugsTreating Essential Tremors Noninvasively
Deep brain ultrasound could aid those with Parkinsons epilepsy brain tumors
Prescription DrugsCholesterol: Knowing When to Check it
High cholesterol can lead to heart disease if left unchecked
FeaturesMS: A Mysterious Malady
Explaining multiple sclerosis
Health NewsHair, Skin, Eyes, Moles, Family and Genes
Melanoma risks now include three new gene errors
OTCAspirin May Cause Age-Related Vision Problems
Daily aspirin may worsen macular degeneration
Prescription DrugsThe Molecule of Many Diseases
Inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis prompted by interleukin 17
Health NewsDiabetes: The South Asian Risk
Type 2 diabetes risk in South Asians may be associated with six genetic variants
Mental HealthPoor Neighborhoods Produce Fewer Graduates
Home environment significantly increases chances for high school dropout
Clinical TrialsStopping Breast Cancer in its Tracks
Breast cancer metastasis could be blocked by boosting Tyk2 activity
NaturalExtra Calcium and Moms-to-be
Calcium supplements for pregnant women
Clinical TrialsBattling Prostate Cancer Pain
Bisphosphonate ibandronate as effective as radiotherapy
NaturalNew Dietary MS Therapy
N acetylglucosamine may prevent MS attacks
Health NewsTestosterone Wards Off Heart Problems
Increased testosterone levels may reduce strokes and heart attacks
Mental HealthDrugs and Alcohol Are No Joke
Men take longer to get substance help
Prescription DrugsNew Drug Treats Diabetes and High Cholesterol
First combination drug to treat type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol