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Health NewsSometimes You Need More Than an Aspirin
Atrial fibrillation patients fared better against stroke risk with anti-clotting drug compared to aspirin
Health NewsTheir Hearts Will Go On
Newborn mammalian hearts heal themselves
Health NewsSugar Mamas
Maternal fructose consumption affects male and female fetuses differently
Health NewsYour Liver Is so Fat...
Fatty liver increases risk of type 2 diabetes
Health NewsRepairing Leaky Guts
Dairy colostrum may help athletes with leaky-gut syndrome
Mental HealthThe Dangers of Delirium
Delirium goes unrecognized in more than 60 percent of patients with condition: study
FDA AlertsSoy in the Chips, Not Soy Chips
Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. recalls chips due to undeclared ingredient
Mental HealthYou're Still Drunk, Dummy
Researchers compile evidence of public health risk posed by caffeinated alcoholic beverages
Health NewsWhere Do Babies Come from?
NIH researchers identify protein associated with establishment of pregnancy
Health NewsHi-Tech Salmonella Hunting
Scientists use next-generation sequencing to identify source of 2010 salmonella outbreak
Health NewsThe Zzz of Disease
Children with chronic kidney disease suffer from sleep problems
FDA AlertsRecall: Milk in Cheese Crackers
Haddon House recalls cheese crackers because of undeclared ingredients
Health NewsKeep Me Informed, Please
End-stage renal disease patients want more information on treatment options
Health NewsCall Me When You Get an Answer
Cellphones shown to increase certain brain activity; long-term effects yet to be determined
Health NewsFinding the Virus
FDA approves first test for identification of norovirus
Health NewsComfortably Numb with Neosaxitoxin
Local anesthetic derived from algae proves more effective than traditional treatment
Health NewsAligning Electronic Health Records with Healthcare Reform
According to new study, electronic health records should match up with healthcare reform efforts
Mental HealthSprechen Sie Dementia?
Study shows learning or speaking a foreign language can guard against dementia, Alzheimer's disease
Prescription DrugsBone Drug Isn't All Bad
Bisphosphonates may increase longevity of women with osteoporosis
Health NewsFast-Food Nation
About one in three heart attack patients resume eating fast food within six months of the cardiovascular event
Health NewsPractice Makes Perfect
Study indicates radiologists who read more breast-cancer mammograms are more accurate
Health NewsTeen Moms: Start Your Day Off Right
Breakfast is key to teen mothers' dietary habits and the diets of their children
FDA AlertsMore Unwanted Stuff from the Peanut Gallery
Undeclared peanuts in Dry Fruit Kachori poses serious risk to those with sensitivity to peanuts
Health NewsA Partnership to Improve Public Health
FDA and Georgetown University team up to turn research findings into real world products