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Health NewsTalk It Out to Cut Cardiovascular Event Risk
Cognitive-behavioral therapy shown to curb risk of second cardiovascular event
Health NewsNot Enough Talking
Black obese patients receive less weight-related counseling than white obese patients
Health NewsTongue Studs: Choose Wisely
Metal tongue piercings may increase risk of complications associated with oral infection
Health NewsDeactivating HIV's "Plan B"
Scientists discover molecules keeping HIV alive in immune cells
Health NewsYou're Getting Ripped Off (and Cancer Too!)
Many daily mosturizing creams lack necessary ingredients to protect against UV-A rays
Health NewsInaccurate Readings
Researchers find that certain blood glucose meters are inaccurate for women with gestational diabetes
Health NewsWhat Do Antioxidants Have to Do with Fertility?
Study shows partners of men who take antioxidants more likely to become pregnant
Health NewsHigh Blood Sugar and Bloody Brains
Researchers identify protein responsible for increased bleeding in stroke victims with high blood sugar
Prescription DrugsMDA Puts Muscle Behind Research
Pharmaceutical company receives $600K grant to support muscular dystrophy drug research
Health NewsResearchers Take a Closer Look at Myopia
Scientists uncover gene associated with nearsightedness
Health NewsActually Using What We Know
Intervention in ICUs increases adoption of evidence-based care practices
Health NewsMuscular Dystrophy Mystery Solved?
Scientists uncover cause of common form of muscular dystrophy
Health NewsNew Therapy May Halt Prostate Cancer
RNA-based treatment inhibits prostate-cancer stem cells from reproducing
NaturalTomatoes Just Got Tastier
The fruit may help prevent vascular disease onset, according to Japanese study
Health NewsLake Eerie's Toxic Fish
Researchers find chemical pollutants in carp of eastern Lake Erie
FDA AlertsNot for the Faint of Heart
Male enhancement pills recalled
Health NewsVitamin E-valuation
Vitamin E may benefit older men
Health NewsCircadian Rhythm and Blues
Research aims to correct disruptions to body's internal "clock"
Health NewsThe Biology of Blood Cells
Scientists decipher the steps of blood cell formation
Mental HealthTesting the Waters
Pharmaceutical company applies with FDA to conduct clinical trials on new depression med
Health NewsThe Best Defens(in) is a Good Offense
Natural antibiotic defensin linked to bowel diseases
NaturalRed Yeast Rice Rip-off?
So-called natural statins vary in quality; some found contaminated
FDA ApprovalsViibryd Approved for Major Depression
New antidepressant made available by FDA
FDA AlertsWatch Out for Nutty Squid
Breaded calamari rings may have peanut contamination