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NaturalHeart-Healthy Nuts
Pecans are full of antioxidants that reduce risk of heart disease
Health NewsActos May Prevent Diabetes
Pioglitazone reduces risk in 70 percent of pre-diabetics
FeaturesWhat's That Rumbly in My Tummy?
If you think its IBS or Colitis, it could be celiac disease
FDA AlertsRecall of Prostate Health Supplement
Recall of U-Prosta of hidden terazosin, a prescription drug ingredient
Mental HealthAutism's Perplexing Puzzle
"Lange-Lainhart Test” recognized in exciting new Autism study
Prescription DrugsStopping Diabetes Before It Starts
Sitagliptin may delay or prevent onset of type 2 diabetes
Mental HealthPoor, Depressed, and in Pain
Low socioeconomic status linked to depression in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Health NewsHolding on to Memory
Brain cells delay onset of Alzheimer's symptoms
Health NewsDiabetics Benefit from Blood Pressure Drug
Blood pressure drug called Benicar delays kidney disease in patients with diabetes
Health NewsAllergies play a Significant Role in Asthma Attacks
Novartis allergy drug Xolair significantly reduces seasonal asthma attacks
Mental HealthRace and the Pre-Baby Blues
Minority women face double the risk of prenatal depression
Health NewsKilling Pests Can Hurt You Too
Pesticides linked to increased risk of lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
Health NewsEczema's Effect on Food Allergy
Chronic skin disorder may reduce chance of outgrowing egg and milk allergies
Health NewsOld MacDonald Has A Farm, Not Asthma
Farm raised children are 30 to 50 percent less likely to have asthma
Mental HealthThat is Music to my Ears!
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) students enjoy white noise
NaturalKeep Heart Disease at Bay with Safflower Oil Everyday
Daily dose of safflower oil may reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes
Health NewsLots of Money May Produce Skin Cancer
Women of highest socioeconomic status have a greater melanoma risk
Health NewsTying Your Tummy
Gastric banding surgery for reducing obesity has poor long-term results
Health NewsFive Thousand Mile Dilution
Radiation impact on thyroids in Hawaii, Alaska and California should be insignificant
Health NewsDepression Makes the Pain Worse
Depression increases symptoms of knee arthritis
Clinical TrialsGetting the Heart Back to Work
Bone marrow stem cells heal myocardial infraction scars
Health NewsOutgrowing Milk Allergy
More than one-third of children outgrow milk allergy
Health News"Turned Off" in Human Tumors
Specific genes need to be activated to halt Burkitt's lymphoma cancer
Health NewsMisguided Kidney Tests for Heart Risk
Researchers doubt usefulness of measuring blood levels of phosphorus, parathyroid hormone, and calcium