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 Do-It-Yourself Breathing a Little Easier NowHealth News

Do-It-Yourself Breathing a Little Easier Now

Handmade HEPA filter reduces allergens in the home

July 11, 2011·2 min read
Natural Supplements Reduce Stroke RiskNatural

Natural Supplements Reduce Stroke Risk

Viatmin E mitigates stroke damage

July 11, 2011·2 min read
Slow and Steady Wins the Milk Allergy RaceNatural

Slow and Steady Wins the Milk Allergy Race

Allergies may be overcome by baked milk

July 11, 2011·2 min read
Stimulating Ovaries in Older Women Health News

Stimulating Ovaries in Older Women

Clomid, Parlodel may increase chromosome abnormalities in older women

July 11, 2011·3 min read
Egg Yolks Aren't All Bad Natural

Egg Yolks Aren't All Bad

Antioxidants found in egg yolk may reduce heart disease and cancer risks

July 11, 2011·1 min read
Sodium Limits Advised for Heart HealthNatural

Sodium Limits Advised for Heart Health

American Heart Association recommends reduced sodium intake to manage high blood pressure

July 11, 2011·2 min read
Healthy Women Less Likely to Suffer Cardiac DeathNatural

Healthy Women Less Likely to Suffer Cardiac Death

Women with a healthy lifestyle have lower risk of sudden cardiac death

July 11, 2011·2 min read
It's In the GenesMental Health

It's In the Genes

Gene found to influence development of Alzheimer's

July 11, 2011·1 min read
Commuting to Poorer HealthNatural

Commuting to Poorer Health

Active transportation helps children reach recommended daily physical activity

July 10, 2011·1 min read
Prescription Drugs

FDA approves Boostrix

Vaccine offers seniors protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis

July 10, 2011·2 min read
An Aspirin a Day may Keep Melanoma AwayOTC

An Aspirin a Day may Keep Melanoma Away

Melanoma risk cut 50 percent by taking aspirin daily for five years

July 10, 2011·1 min read
Therapeutic Injections May Aid Angina SufferersClinical Trials

Therapeutic Injections May Aid Angina Sufferers

Stem cell treatment provides symptom relief for angina patients

July 10, 2011·2 min read
Antidepressants Linked to Autism?Prescription Drugs

Antidepressants Linked to Autism?

SSRI prescription during pregnancy may be associated with autism

July 10, 2011·1 min read
The Pain of DeploymentMental Health

The Pain of Deployment

Mental illness impacts military children too

July 10, 2011·1 min read
Poor Countries More Affected by StrokesClinical Trials

Poor Countries More Affected by Strokes

Less wealthy countries affected by stroke more than heart disease

July 10, 2011·2 min read
FDA: Modified dosing recommendations for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating AgentsPrescription Drugs

FDA: Modified dosing recommendations for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents

Chronic Kidney Disease patients need more conservative dosing

July 10, 2011·3 min read
New Vaccines WorkHealth News

New Vaccines Work

HPV vaccination program reduces high-grade cervical abnormalities

July 10, 2011·1 min read
No Sweat, No Good in PregnancyNatural

No Sweat, No Good in Pregnancy

Vigorous exercise crucial while pregnant

July 10, 2011·2 min read
Sudden Cardiac Death Linked to GeneticsHealth News

Sudden Cardiac Death Linked to Genetics

Genetic variation suggests sudden cardiac risk

July 10, 2011·2 min read
Breastfeeding Doesn't Stop MSHealth News

Breastfeeding Doesn't Stop MS

Multiple sclerosis relapses in new mothers are not prevented by breastfeeding

July 9, 2011·1 min read
Physical Therapists Bone Up on OsteoporosisHealth News

Physical Therapists Bone Up on Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis patients rely on physical therapists to improve muscle development

July 9, 2011·2 min read
One of the "Easy Cancers"Features

One of the "Easy Cancers"

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia very treatable

July 9, 2011·5 min read
Ancient Korean Herb's Method Observed Health News

Ancient Korean Herb's Method Observed

Boston University researchers approve ancient herbal remedy for allergies

July 9, 2011·1 min read
Easy Pill to Swallow for Diabetes PatientsOTC

Easy Pill to Swallow for Diabetes Patients

Daily aspirin treatment for diabetes may reduce risk of heart disease and death

July 9, 2011·1 min read