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FDA AlertsFDA Warns Kellogg About Listeria
Food borne pathogen listeria monocytogenes caused by unsanitary conditions
NaturalDoes Food Make you Suffer?
Food allergies discovered with HRGL psychological test
NaturalOlive Oil May Prevent Strokes
Stroke reduction benefits from olive oil
Health NewsBlood Pressure Changes with Age
Hypertension is manageable at any age
Health NewsStopping a Second Stroke
Diabetes patients who take Lipitor may have lower risk of recurrent stroke
NaturalBaby Allergies
Feeding methods for babies are important for future health
FDA AlertsFDA Recalls 3 Heart Devices
FDA recalls Boston Scientific iCross and Atlantis SR Pro 2 Coronary Imaging Catheters
Health NewsNo Good News for Lupus Patients' Kidneys
End-stage renal disease from lupus nephritis still a problem
Health NewsParkinson's and Melanoma
Parkinson's disease patients have a lower risk of developing most cancers but a higher risk of developing melanoma
Health NewsFDA Sheds Light on Sunscreens
FDA has announced significant changes to sunscreen products
NaturalDozing Into Donuts
Sleepiness can lead to poor nutrition
Health NewsHeart Rate Monitored in Only 2/3 of Surgeries
Cardiology monitoring skipped in more than 60 percent of high risk operations
Health NewsFDA Approves New Breast Cancer Test
Breast cancer test will determine candidates for Herceptin treatment
Clinical TrialsGenes Linked to Migraines Discovered
Genetic variations LRP1, PRDM16, and TRPM8 associated with migraines
Health NewsInternal Bleeding Higher with Heart Device
Implantable heart pump is actually safer
Health NewsMedication Errors Resulting From Name Confusion
Patients were given risperidone (Risperdal) instead of ropinirole (Requip)
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves New Epilepsy Drug
FDA approved Potiga tablets for seizures
NaturalMenopausal Women Need to Step Up
Menopausal weight gain can be avoided through proper diet and exercise
Mental HealthA Penny for Your Sexual Thoughts
Sexual health answers without embarrassment
NaturalMummies Need Their Sleep
Gestational diabetes and preterm birth associated with sleep apnea
Health NewsPuppies Don't Cause Allergies
Allergies are not associated with early childhood exposure to pets
Health NewsAmbulance Diversion Linked To Heart Attack Risk
Heart attack risk increases when ambulances are diverted
NaturalStay Strong for Yourself
Strength exercises can help elderly stay independent longer
NaturalIt's Time for Fathers to Take Charge
Childhood obesity is greatly influenced by the father