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Programming Care for Diabetes PatientsHealth News

Programming Care for Diabetes Patients

Study finds disease-management programs improve care for diabetes patients

December 15, 2010·1 min read
Closer to a Cure for CancerHealth News

Closer to a Cure for Cancer

Scientists discover potential strategy to improve cancer vaccines

December 15, 2010·3 min read
Plastics and EggsHealth News

Plastics and Eggs

Study finds chemical in plastics may compromise women's reproductive health

December 15, 2010·3 min read
Hospice Really HelpsMental Health

Hospice Really Helps

To their benefit, more nursing home residents with dementia seek hospice care

December 15, 2010·3 min read
Pray for HelpMental Health

Pray for Help

Study finds that prayer may help victims of domestic abuse cope with their situation

December 15, 2010·2 min read
The Allergin WithinHealth News

The Allergin Within

Study finds mold growing in asthmatics' lungs that triggers allergic reaction

December 15, 2010·2 min read
From Virus to Cancer to TreatmentHealth News

From Virus to Cancer to Treatment

New insights into HPV could lead to new cancer treatments

December 15, 2010·2 min read
Memory TriggerMental Health

Memory Trigger

Researches discover novel memory-boosting mechanism in brain

December 15, 2010·1 min read
Let's Talk About SexHealth News

Let's Talk About Sex

Survey device nabs more accurate information regarding teen sex practices as part of HIV fight

December 15, 2010·4 min read
It's All in Your HeadHealth News

It's All in Your Head

Origin of brain tumor cell may predict therapy response

December 15, 2010·4 min read
Beyond Sticks and StonesMental Health

Beyond Sticks and Stones

Cyber bullying affects more than 25 percent of teens

December 15, 2010·1 min read
Match GameHealth News

Match Game

Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network successfully pairs kidney-transplant patients

December 15, 2010·1 min read
Border StateMental Health

Border State

Perceived discrimination drives Mexican youths in Arizona to drink and smoke

December 15, 2010·1 min read
Diabetes on Top of COPD?Health News

Diabetes on Top of COPD?

Inhaled corticosteroids used to treat COPD shown to increase diabetes risk

December 15, 2010·1 min read
Milk: It Does a Body Good--In ModerationNatural

Milk: It Does a Body Good--In Moderation

Drinking three glasses a day reduces cardiovascular disease risk

December 15, 2010·2 min read
Fighting the Flu for TwoHealth News

Fighting the Flu for Two

Vaccinated pregnant women prevents flu-hospitalizations in infants

December 15, 2010·1 min read
You are What Your Mother AteNatural

You are What Your Mother Ate

Mothers' eating habits and view of children as 'picky eaters' affect kids' fruit and vegetable consumption

December 15, 2010·1 min read
FDA Warns Against "Candy-Like" Liquid GelsFDA Alerts

FDA Warns Against "Candy-Like" Liquid Gels

Tessalon® liquid capsules may be mistaken for candy by children

December 14, 2010·2 min read
Reese Pharmaceuticals Recalls Mislabeled ProductFDA Alerts

Reese Pharmaceuticals Recalls Mislabeled Product

Cold decongestants recalled for failing to point out certain associated risks

December 14, 2010·2 min read
Soda TaxesHealth News

Soda Taxes

Research suggests soda taxes will have minimal effects on weight loss

December 14, 2010·4 min read
The Body's Self-HelpHealth News

The Body's Self-Help

Researchers discover a protein in the human body that can prevent chronic tissue inflammation

December 14, 2010·2 min read
Got Milk? Actually, Yes. FDA Alerts

Got Milk? Actually, Yes.

Tofutti Brands recalls "milk-free" products for trace level milk contamination

December 14, 2010·1 min read
Tropical Nut & Fruit Issues Recall of Walnut ProductsFDA Alerts

Tropical Nut & Fruit Issues Recall of Walnut Products

Nationwide recall of walnut-containing products by Tropical Nut & Fruit of Charlotte, NC

December 14, 2010·4 min read
How Death Fights and SurvivesHealth News

How Death Fights and Survives

Researchers identify protein responsible for treatment-resistance and survival of breast cancer cells

December 14, 2010·2 min read