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FDA AlertsTainted Cilantro
Cilantro from Sabor Farms might be contaminated with Salmonella
Health NewsFibroblasts Make a Big Noise in Cancer Research
Common tissue cell fibroblast, which helps wounds heal, implicated in cancer growth
Health NewsTeletubbies
Researcher criticizes role of televisions in restaurants
Health NewsFlat Feet and Your Knees
Researchers find an association between flat feet and knee osteoarthritis
FDA AlertsThis Texas Taffy is for the Dogs
Chewy pet taffy recalled due to potential Salmonella
Health NewsLet's Start at the Beginning
Foregut cyst may start in embyro stage
Health NewsWaitlisted
HIV-positive liver cancer patients less likely to receive transplants
FDA AlertsDon't Let Your Horse Kick the Bucket!
Animal feed recalled due to ingredient fatal for horses
FDA AlertsNo Almond Joy Here
Undeclared almond ingredient ends up in icecream
Health NewsThe (Neuro)-Logical Next Step
New therapies for neurological disease on the horizon
Health NewsFriendly Flashes
Hot flashes may fight breast cancer, according to study
Mental HealthEmergency: Why Am I Here?
Elderly with dementia and delirium who are admitted to emergency rooms often don't know why they are there
Health NewsWhen Hepatitis A Turns Fatal
Hepatitis A infections can be fatal for certain patients
FDA AlertsKentucky, We Have a Problem
Cheese products from Kentucky recalled for undeclared soy
Health NewsUnprotected Old Folks
Many elderly Spanish-speakers are not immunized
Health NewsEnough to Leave You Speechless
Alarming uptick in incidences of head and neck cancer in young Americans; oral sex implicated
Health NewsGenetic or Just Plain Unhealthy?
Researchers find much of childhood obesity problem caused by unhealthy habits rather than genes
Health NewsDeadly Transformation
Scientists reveal how cancer cells transform in order to prevent brain tumor treatments
FeaturesThe Dangers of a Winter Wonderland
Avoiding winter health hazards like the plague
Health NewsMistrusting the System
Delays in seeking health care attributed to mistrust of medical system among African-American men
Health NewsMini-Size Me
Study finds cafeteria patrons will consume smaller food portions if presented with the opportunity
Health NewsProtection At What Cost?
Researchers find gene that protects African-Americans against heart disease; population still at high risk
Health NewsMiracle Workers
Detroit surgeon team rebuilds man's trachea, restores voice after bout with rare cancer
Health NewsA Common Cause?
Researchers explore the relationship between kidney stones and clogged arteries