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The Worst Breath of AllHealth News

The Worst Breath of All

Researchers in Germany are working on a breath device that could detect early-stage lung cancer

February 3, 2011·1 min read
This Cheese StinksFDA Alerts

This Cheese Stinks

Shuckman's Fish Co. recalls two cheese products because they may contain undeclared soy and anchovy puree

February 3, 2011·1 min read
Hidden BenefitsHealth News

Hidden Benefits

Bisphosphonate treatment for osteoporosis may extend life

February 3, 2011·2 min read
This American DietHealth News

This American Diet

Western-style diet may contribute to increased risk of kidney dysfunction

February 3, 2011·2 min read
Closing Schools for the FluHealth News

Closing Schools for the Flu

Researchers find that short, localized school closures are unlikely to help reduce spread of influenza

February 3, 2011·2 min read
Immigrant Women Less Likely to Have Cervical Cancer ScreeningsHealth News

Immigrant Women Less Likely to Have Cervical Cancer Screenings

Low-income South Asian women in Canada least likely to be screened for cervical cancer

February 3, 2011·1 min read
What's in the Black Box?Prescription Drugs

What's in the Black Box?

Researchers find inconsistencies in black box warnings

February 3, 2011·2 min read
A Snort of PreventionHealth News

A Snort of Prevention

Intranasal vaccine shows promise against bacteria that causes gastritis, ulcer disease and cancer

February 3, 2011·1 min read
Vegans Vexed?Natural

Vegans Vexed?

Study indicates vegans are at increased risk of atherosclerosis and blood clots

February 3, 2011·1 min read
Disheartening Figures Health News

Disheartening Figures

American Heart Association expects heart disease costs to triple by 2030

February 2, 2011·1 min read
There is Nothing to Fear Except What Your Parents DoMental Health

There is Nothing to Fear Except What Your Parents Do

Study of children shows fears are learned and are not innate

February 2, 2011·1 min read
A Replacement for Hormone Replacement TherapyNatural

A Replacement for Hormone Replacement Therapy

Black cohosh, a natural supplement for menopause, does not cause liver damage

February 2, 2011·1 min read
Heart Drug May Boost Cancer TherapyPrescription Drugs

Heart Drug May Boost Cancer Therapy

Generic hypertension drug may improve effectiveness of cancer nanotherapies

February 2, 2011·2 min read
So Bland It's Being RecalledFDA Alerts

So Bland It's Being Recalled

Unified Grocers is recalling two brands of white bread because of undeclared milk ingredient

February 2, 2011·1 min read
Earlier Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked to Breast CancerHealth News

Earlier Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked to Breast Cancer

Researchers find women who begin hormone replacement therapy earlier increase their risk of breast cancer

February 2, 2011·1 min read
Cancer, Scleroderma Study Prompts Chicken-or-Egg QuestionsHealth News

Cancer, Scleroderma Study Prompts Chicken-or-Egg Questions

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University look into associations between scleroderma and cancer

February 2, 2011·1 min read
Hazy Shade of Winter Health News

Hazy Shade of Winter

Dry eye syndrome most prevalent in winter

February 2, 2011·1 min read
Lack of Sun Might Hurt Your LungsHealth News

Lack of Sun Might Hurt Your Lungs

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a type of interstitial lung disease

February 2, 2011·1 min read
Statins Work Regardless of Protein LevelsPrescription Drugs

Statins Work Regardless of Protein Levels

Scientists find cholesterol-lowering statin drugs benefit heart disease patients regardless of C-reactive protein levels

February 2, 2011·1 min read
Replenish Deliciously Natural

Replenish Deliciously

Chocolate milk shown to be more effective than sports drink at repairing muscles following workout

February 2, 2011·1 min read
Antibiotic an Anti-Cancer Therapy?Health News

Antibiotic an Anti-Cancer Therapy?

Immunosuppressant antibiotic may point to targeted cancer treatment

February 2, 2011·1 min read
Fatter People, Longer StaysHealth News

Fatter People, Longer Stays

Obesity linked to longer hospital stays for swine flu

February 2, 2011·1 min read
Those Awkward Teenage Years Stay with YouHealth News

Those Awkward Teenage Years Stay with You

Onset of puberty associated with osteoporosis risk

February 2, 2011·1 min read
Okra from the Magic ValleyFDA Alerts

Okra from the Magic Valley

Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. recalls frozen breaded okra because of undeclared ingredient

February 2, 2011·1 min read