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Health NewsFamily Matters
Taking on family burdens, arguing with relations increases risk of angina
Health NewsGreatest Hits in Stroke Research
Top-ten research advancements for 2010, according to the American Stroke Association
Prescription DrugsA Top-10 List Worth Reading
American Heart Association announces top-10 research advances
FDA AlertsAbbott Diabetes Care Glucose Strips Recalled
Faulty glucose strips could lead to inaccurate readings for diabetes sufferers
FDA AlertsBe Careful, This "Krab" Pinches
Bright Water Seafood recalls product due to Listeria concerns
FDA AlertsWhole Foods Market Recalls Sally Jackson Cheese
E. coli warning on cow and goat cheeses
Health NewsAn Iron-Clad Prenatal Treatment
Iron deficiency while pregnant could affect children's cognitive skills
Health NewsThe Effects of War on Pregnant Veterans
Mental health disorders during pregnancy are a serious risk for female war veterans
Prescription DrugsSide Effects May NOT Include...
Birth control does not adversely affect glucose and insulin levels
Health NewsThe Odd Science of Memories
Stress enhances the reactivation of completely unrelated memories
Health NewsAssessing Immune System Damage in AIDS Patients
Biochemicals in the blood of AIDS patients could predict serious complications
Health NewsKeeping Tuberculosis Behind Bars
Scientists stress importance of controlling TB in prisons
Health NewsInflammatory Responses
Researchers identify mechanism responsible for inflammation in type 2 diabetes patients
Health NewsMenthol Cigarettes Harder to Kick
Certain demographics may find it harder to quit menthol cigarettes
Health NewsActions Have Consequences
Certain stem-cell gene activity may signal worse prognosis for myeloid leukemia patients
Health NewsBad News Blood
Tumor cells in blood may indicate worse prognosis for head-and-neck cancer patients
Health NewsMore Effective than Sunscreen Alone?
Many parents favor genetic testing for melanoma risk in children
NaturalAntioxidants, Pro-Longevity
Foods high in alpha-carotene linked to increased life span
Mental HealthJust Say No by Working Out More?
Exercise may reduce craving for drugs, according to study
Health NewsDearth of Data on Hypertension and Exercise Benefit
Benefit of exercise in patients with high blood pressure needs further investigation: report
NaturalYou Say Tomato, I Say Cancer-Fighter
Researchers look at metabolism of cancer-fighting tomato compounds
Health NewsBlue-green Looks Good on ALS Patients
Blue-green algae may benefit those with ALS by delaying motor symptoms
Health NewsMore Pain, No Gain
Cancer patients who continue to smoke experience greater pain: study
Health NewsA Pile Up of Obesity-Related Health Risks
Car crashes more likely to kill those who are obese, according to study