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Prescription DrugsCommon Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Oral bisphosphonates may double risk of oesophageal cancer
Health NewsHunting Down Huntington's Disease
Researchers determine which tests are best able to track progression of Huntington's disease
NaturalStrawberries Get Sweeter
Strawberries shown to slow motor problems and death caused by Huntington's disease
Health NewsTriple-Header Treatment?
Discovery of molecules could mean better treatment of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Huntington's diseases
NaturalAncient Fruit, Future Superfood?
Mangos shown to stop or prevent certain breast and colon cancer cells
Health NewsSmoke Signals
How signaling molecules communicate information provides insight into stroke, epilepsy treatments
Health NewsWould You Pay for a Crystal Ball?
Researchers find people are willing to pay out of pocket for predictive testing for disease
Prescription DrugsDrug-Mania Lacks Support
Researchers find that commonly prescribed antipsychotic drugs lack evidence of efficacy
Health NewsMaking Connections
Researchers discover how brain cells make long-distance connections, possible insights into autism and epilepsy
Health NewsTeamwork Is the Key, but How Does the Team Work?
Study evaluates physicians' preferences regarding collaborative care of kidney disease patients
FDA AlertsScammers Posing as FDA Demanding "Fines"
FDA impersonators are using phonecalls to rob people
FDA AlertsPotential Salmonella in Toronto-Based Greens
Cilantro and parsley recalled by Boncheff Greenhouses of Toronto
FDA AlertsAlcohol Prep Pads and Swabs Recalled
Alcohol prep products recalled for contamination
FDA AlertsIs Your Antibiotic a Lightweight?
Underweight antibiotic tablets recalled
Health NewsLiver Disease Linked to Stroke
Blood test could help predict stroke risk in liver disease patients
Health NewsThe Space Between
Nerve cell "spark plugs" could help reduce PTSD, dementia
Health NewsCircumcision Reduces HPV in Uganda
Circumcision helps prevent HPV transmission in some cases
Health NewsBlood Test Could Predict Alzheimer's
Blood test could provide early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
Health NewsNon-Invasive Pancreatic Therapy Finds Success
Less invasive therapy more successful than surgery for pancreatitis
Health NewsEarly Warning System from the FDA
Minnesota Senator plans to require drug companies to warn of shortages
Health NewsWorked Up About Blood Work
Simple blood test may better predict future risk of heart attack
Health NewsStandard Operating Procudure Questioned
The standard practice of administering oxygen to heart-attack patients needs further study
Health NewsHitting the Bone Cancer Bullseye
Friendly bacteria may better target bone cancer cells
Health NewsVisionary Results
AMD treatment may benefit patients with diabetic macular edema