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FDA AlertsRecall of Surgical Medical Device
FDA issues recall of Arstasis One Access System, a cardiological surgery device
Health NewsStrong of Heart
Women less likely to experience heart failure then men following CRT-D therapy
Health NewsPictures of Health?
Low-dose radiation from medical scans may increase cancer risk for heart attack patients
Health NewsHIV Awareness: Low Income, High Risk
NIAID launches 11th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Health NewsWatson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Recall of Alcohol Prep Pads
Potential bacterial contamination prompts recall
Mental HealthCaring for the Un-Cared For
Quality of child care is more important for kids from disadvantaged homes
Health NewsRouses Markets Announces Voluntary Recall of Wild-Caught Yellow Fin Tuna
Potential elevated levels of histamine prompts recall
Health NewsBeyond the Pale
More sun exposure, higher vitamin D levels may decrease multiple sclerosis risk
Health NewsMedical Test Follow-Ups Fall Through the Cracks
As many as three in four hospital medical tests are not followed up: study
Health NewsSize Matters
American Urological Association updates guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of enlarged prostate
Health NewsSaved by Salmonella?
UC Berkeley researchers use Salmonella bacteria to combat virus
FDA ApprovalsYour Heart Won't Burst Through Your Chest
FDA approves pacemaker that can be used during MRI exams
Health NewsReview of Cutting Edge Tools
FDA announces a new review program for latest medical technologies
Health NewsLittle Broken Hearts
This week is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
Health NewsResearch Keeps Hearts from Failing in Time for Valentine's Day
Enzyme deficiency puts patients at higher risk of congestive heart failure, according to research
Health NewsiRadiology
FDA approves iPhone/iPad app for viewing medical images
NaturalTrade in the Blue for the Black
Study finds black rice high in anthocyanin antioxidants, which help fight heart disease, cancer
Health NewsThe Universe is Expanding
Across the world, obesity rates have doubled in the past 30 years
Health NewsEconomic Development Doesn't Always Mean Better Health
Cancer rates will continue to rise in developing nations because of lifestyle factors
Health NewsNew MS Research Nothing to Sneeze At
Histamine shown to play a critical role in preventing multiple sclerosis
FDA AlertsOne Bottle Leads to Recall
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals issues voluntary recall of some of its products because of a label mix-up
Health NewsAggressive Form of Breast Cancer Linked to Gene Mutation
Mutation of BRCA1 gene influences development of basal-like breast cancer
FDA AlertsReplacement Parts Wearing Out?
The three TMJ implant makers must conduct postmarket wear and tear studies
FDA AlertsTranslucent Particle Contamination
American Regent issues recall of Potassium Phosphate Injections because of signs of glass in some vials