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Health NewsBreathe to Live
Purdue researchers develop breathalyzer that can detect cancer, disease biomarkers in real time
NaturalOmega 3: The Good, the Bad, and the Ineffective
Fish oil shown to reduce risk of heart failure and psychotic disorders, but ineffective against atrial fibrillation
Health NewsHealthcare Reform: 2010 in Review
A look at the past year and what's in store for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
Health NewsOne of These Formulas Is Not Like the Other
Study finds cow's milk-based baby formulas lead to weight gain in infants
NaturalSunshine Makes Happy Lungs
Study finds low levels of vitamin D in newborns can lead to wheezing
Prescription DrugsNew Year's Resolutions You Can Keep
...Or not
Health NewsMedication Mess
US medication shortage is causing concern among medical community
NaturalBig-Hearted
Exercise helps the heart to grow; a new Harvard study uncovers how
Health NewsSomething to Buzz About
Scientists demonstrate removal of certain genes eradicates brain cancer in fruit flies
Health NewsWill Total Health Become a Total Bust?
Study looks at effectiveness of new health insurance approach that combines preventive care and wellness programs
Health NewsNo Child Left Behind?
Study uncovers gaps in children's health insurance coverage among states, race, income lines
Health NewsAlas and Alack(ing) Insurance
About a fifth of California's workers lack job-based health insurance
Health NewsResearchers May Have Identified Root Cause of Parkinson's Disease
Breakthrough discovery of mitochondrial 'master switch' may lead to possible cure
Prescription DrugsDouble-Duty Drug
Antihypertensive drug shows benefit for multiple sclerosis
Health NewsEnough to Leave You Breathless
Study looks at shortness of breath after lung-cancer treatment
Health NewsIn Treatment
Study looks at number of lung-cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
FDA AlertsFDA Recall: FLUVIRIN
FDA recall of influenza virus vaccine, FLUVIRIN
FDA AlertsHoliday Treat Kit Recalled
Undeclared egg leads to recall of Rice Krispies Treats® kit
Health NewsMore Grains, Less Meat, Healthier Kidneys
Study finds grain-based proteins are better than meat-based proteins for kidney disease patients
FDA AlertsMacaroon Milk Mistake
Undeclared milk ingredient prompts macaroon recall
FDA AlertsA Not-So-Sweet Surprise
Bakery recalls all products sold since November 1st
Health NewsAre You Wired for Social Success?
Brain structure linked to a great social life
Health NewsThe Evolution of Immunity
Primitive type of immune system is key in developing new drugs
Health NewsKeep Out of Reach of Children
Study shows decline in household cleaner-related injuries in children, but numbers still high