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FeaturesPrenatal Infection Prevention Month
Protect your baby from the very beginning
Mental HealthDrinking Early Leads to Drinking Later
Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index scores may be predictors of alcoholism
Health NewsThe Path of Least Accidents
Injury rate lower in separate bike-only paths
Health NewsTo Stretch or Not to Stretch: That is the Question
Study indicates stretching before a run does not increase or lower injury risk
FDA AlertsWarfarin Sodium Tablets Recall Expands
Additional products that were packaged on the same packaging line recalled
Mental HealthProtein May Increase Risk of Inherited Bipolar Disorder
Protein in brain known as Piccolo might raise chances of developing bipolar disorder
FDA AlertsA Kinked Cannula
Roche Insulin Delivery Systems recalls Accu-Chek due to product defect
NaturalDon't Count Out Carbs Entirely
Carbohydrates can provide energy and protect from disease
FDA AlertsDon't Get Hooked on This Fish
Pacific American Fish recalled due to a possible C. botulinum contamination.
Health NewsIn Cold Blood
Study finds refrigerated whole blood lasts far longer than thought
Health NewsNew Test Detects Biomarkers for Bladder Cancer
Blood test picks up biomolecular markers for bladder cancer
Health NewsDiseases that May Go Hand in Hand
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have increased risk of shingles
Health NewsWhat's Lurking in Your Food Packaging?
Canada declares Bisphenol A, a component found in many plastic packages, a health hazard
Health NewsDrug Searches Yield Different Results, 'Eh?
Internet-based searches for prescription drug information turn up different results in America and Canada
Health NewsDifferent Poor-Health Choices, Similar Outcomes
Study compares low socioeconomic status' link to unhealthy behaviors in different cultural settings
FDA AlertsCounterfeit Male Enhancement
Biotab Nutraceuticals, Inc. issues voluntary recall of Extenze male enhancement
Health NewsNot Yet Suitable for Children
Simple blood test not as reliable for diagnosing diabetes in children
Health NewsThis Bread Rises to the Occasion
Vitamin-D rich bread could address insufficiencies in American diets
Health NewsDWE: Driving While Elderly
Study examines relationship between driving and age
Health NewsMoney Follows the Person
Affordable Care Act supports states in strengthening community living
NaturalInto the Wormhole
Researchers study how roundworm infection can promote intestinal healing
Health NewsSick and Abused
Chronically ill children more likely to be abused, witness domestic violence
Health NewsThis is Your Brain on Drugs
Study looks at how addicts' brains favor quick rewards opposed to future rewards
Clinical TrialsCutting Out those Gut Feelings
Rifaximin offers relief of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms