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NaturalFooled by Folic Acid?
Folic acid supplement shown to increase risk of breast cancer in female rats
Health NewsRush Delivery
Two researchers work to speed development of new antibiotics
Health NewsHang in There a Little Longer, It's Worth It
Preterm birth prevention clinics help increase length of gestation, reduce premature births
Health NewsPathway for New Technologies
FDA finalizes regulation for certain software, hardware used with medical devices
Health NewsThat Long and Dusty Road
Living near a high-traffic roads increases risk of asthma symptoms
Health NewsA Dollar Now Will Get You $11 Later
The Child-Parent Centers program really does earn its keep
Health NewsIn Case You Needed Another Reason to Quit Smoking
Smoking cigarettes linked to increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Health NewsFolate Ain't Helping
A new study claims folate does not reduce the risk of premature birth
Health NewsA Fat Camp that Works
Weight-management program produces positive results
Health NewsLose Your Lunch
Portable pedal machine helps workers combat sedentary workday
Health NewsFreaky Fruit Findings at Your Fingertip
Handling fruit before using blood glucose monitor can result in inaccurate reading
Health NewsMature Lungs of the Premature
Premature babies face increased risk of death, even if lungs have reached maturity
Health NewsSchooling Parents and Teachers on Diabetes
NIH updates manual, "Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed"
Health NewsMake a Superfood More Super
Broccoli most effective at preventing cancer when not overcooked
Clinical TrialsTrials and Tribulations
Cancer patients miss out on clinical trials because of lack of physician referrals, says study
Health NewsCommunicating a Failure to Communicate
Researchers discover gene for Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, which disrupts signals between brain and muscles
Health NewsWho You Gonna Call? Clot Busters!
Use of clot-busting drug tPA on the rise for stroke patients
FDA Approvals3-D Trend in Movies Goes Scientific
Selenia Dimensions System may boost accuracy in breast cancer detection, diagnosis
Health NewsMore Money, More Responsibilities
FDA requests larger budget as responsibilities continue to grow
Health NewsSodium Slayers Face Less Stroke Risk
High salt intake increases risk of stroke, vascular event: study
FDA AlertsBeware of Peanuts in Smoothies
freal Strawberry Banana Smoothies recalled due to undeclared peanut ingredients
Health NewsNot Such a Long Stretch
Stretch reflex implicated in early processes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and spinal muscular atrophy
Health NewsMagnesium Sulfate: A Better Buffer?
Magnesium sulfate shown to protect against cerebral palsy in preterm births
NaturalSee It All with Fish Oil
Omega-3 fatty acids shown to prevent retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration