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FDA AlertsLoony Macaroony
South Florida Bakery recalls macaroons because of undeclared milk ingredient
Health NewsWhy Winning is Manly
Wrestlers have higher levels of testosterone after winning a match
Health NewsThe Secret Lies Within a Fish
Researchers find cell in zebrafish that may lead to kidney regeneration
Health NewsThe Uncertain Future
Uncertainty surrounding government policy on stem cell research troubles scientists
Health NewsEqual Protection
HPV Vaccine Gardasil shown to be 90 percent effective in boys, men
FDA AlertsDangerous Desserts
Outbreaks of food poisoning linked to desserts from Rolf's Patisserie
FDA AlertsTobacco Control
FDA issues warning letters to retailers who sell tobacco to minors
Mental HealthAre You Sad? I Can't Tell
Drug-abusers have difficulty recognizing basic emotions
Health NewsIllegal Drugs Aren't the Only Kind That Kill
Cancer drug Avastin shown to increase mortality risk when used with chemotherapy
Health NewsThe Warning is on the Label
Cardiovascular risks of diabetes drug rosiglitazone added to labeling
Health NewsACDC Isn't Just a Rock Band
...It's also a newly discovered and extremely rare vascular disease
Health NewsBelt with a Death-Grip
So-called stroke belt of U.S. may also be heart failure belt
Health NewsSame Drug, Different Recall
Godi International recalls weight loss supplement Fruta Planta (again)
Health NewsKnock, Knock: It's Nocturia
20% of men have an overactive bladder during sleep
Health NewsSafety in Numbers
2009-2010 swine flu vaccine shown to be safe for millions in China
Health NewsPower to the Patients
American Society of Clinical Oncology recommends giving patients end-of-life care options sooner
Health NewsCertain Prostate Cancer Tumors More Likely to Metastasize
Four-gene "signature" marker indicates prostate cancer tumors more likely to spread
Health NewsCommunity Ties
Strong community cohesiveness may help children from poor families avoid the risk of developing health problems
Health NewsDown but Not Out
Breast cancer survivors may be prone to hip fractures in middle age
Health NewsDo-It-Yourself Glaucoma Test
Engineers develop take-home glaucoma testing device
Health NewsNow in 3-D
3-D model of molecule may lead to improved drugs and treatment for asthma
Prescription DrugsADHD Drug Deals with Iron Deficiency
ADHD drug Ritalin may help ease damage caused by iron deficiency in early life
Health NewsFor-Profits Profit, Non-Profits Pay for It
For-profit hospices care for less expensive, more profitable patients while non-profit hospices pay the costs of expensive patients
FeaturesGive Kids a Smile Day
Bringing dental care to underserved children