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Bone Loss Begins in Early MSHealth News

Bone Loss Begins in Early MS

Osteoporosis and osteopenia happen in the early stages of multiple sclerosis

July 15, 2011·1 min read
The Longer Life Vitamin?Natural

The Longer Life Vitamin?

Vitamin D3 helps older women live longer

July 15, 2011·1 min read
New Cells are New Hope for DiabetesClinical Trials

New Cells are New Hope for Diabetes

Insulin levels in type 1 diabetes patients can be boosted by stem cells

July 15, 2011·2 min read
Early Bird Gets the PAH TreatmentHealth News

Early Bird Gets the PAH Treatment

Pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment too often delayed

July 15, 2011·2 min read
Two Better Than OneHealth News

Two Better Than One

HPV and pap smears more effective for women over 30

July 15, 2011·1 min read
"Chemo Brain" a Myth?Mental Health

"Chemo Brain" a Myth?

Chemotherapy linked to less cognitive impairment in older women

July 15, 2011·1 min read
Go Nuts to Fight DiabetesNatural

Go Nuts to Fight Diabetes

Type 2 diabetics eat nuts to improve blood sugar control

July 15, 2011·2 min read
Your Cancer Family TreeHealth News

Your Cancer Family Tree

Cancer screenings guidelines affected by family history

July 14, 2011·2 min read
Virtual Treatment for Parkinson'sClinical Trials

Virtual Treatment for Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease patients benefit from virtual reality therapy

July 14, 2011·2 min read
New Technology Reveals Coronary Artery CellsClinical Trials

New Technology Reveals Coronary Artery Cells

Imaging scanner shows 3-D details of coronary arteries

July 14, 2011·1 min read
Breaking Free of GoutFeatures

Breaking Free of Gout

Lifestyle changes can make gout manageable

July 14, 2011·5 min read
Regenerating the SpineClinical Trials

Regenerating the Spine

Cell discovery may lead to advancements in spinal cord injury treatment

July 14, 2011·1 min read
Vigorous Exercise Is Possible for Bariatric Surgery PatientsNatural

Vigorous Exercise Is Possible for Bariatric Surgery Patients

Bariatric surgery patients should increase activity after surgical weight loss

July 14, 2011·1 min read
The Gift of Contact AllergiesPrescription Drugs

The Gift of Contact Allergies

Allergies may be protective against some cancers

July 14, 2011·2 min read
A Sound HeartClinical Trials

A Sound Heart

Stress echo ultrasound determines heart attack risk in HIV patients

July 14, 2011·2 min read
Athletes Hide Eating DisordersMental Health

Athletes Hide Eating Disorders

Anorexia and Bulimia are common in athletes

July 14, 2011·2 min read
Stroke of MisfortuneClinical Trials

Stroke of Misfortune

High blood pressure syndromes lead to stroke in pregnant women

July 14, 2011·2 min read
Women Outlive Men With CancerHealth News

Women Outlive Men With Cancer

Cancer kills men faster than women

July 14, 2011·1 min read
Hold Your Applause, New Clap in TownPrescription Drugs

Hold Your Applause, New Clap in Town

Gonorrhea has morphed into neisseria gonorrheae and is resistant to drugs

July 13, 2011·2 min read
Shingles Recurrence More Common Than BelievedClinical Trials

Shingles Recurrence More Common Than Believed

Herpes zoster virus is as likely as first case

July 13, 2011·2 min read
A Pace AheadHealth News

A Pace Ahead

MRI coverage for pacemaker patients from Medicaid

July 13, 2011·2 min read
States are Getting WiderNatural

States are Getting Wider

Obesity rates increase in 16 states

July 13, 2011·2 min read
Brain Capitalizes on EmotionMental Health

Brain Capitalizes on Emotion

Evidence that storytelling evokes a physical response

July 13, 2011·1 min read
Call to Arms for STD Parasite TestingHealth News

Call to Arms for STD Parasite Testing

Sexually transmitted infection quite prevalent in women over 40

July 13, 2011·2 min read