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The Path to Memory LossHealth News

The Path to Memory Loss

New study gives insight on the causes and effects of Alzheimer's

December 14, 2010·3 min read
A Not So Soft-ChewFDA Alerts

A Not So Soft-Chew

Wood and metal particles found in certain Rolaids Soft Chews

December 14, 2010·3 min read
Not Losing It After Losing a JobMental Health

Not Losing It After Losing a Job

Study shows unemployment has little long-term psychological effects

December 14, 2010·3 min read
Eating Less Sugar Can Save Your Hair?Mental Health

Eating Less Sugar Can Save Your Hair?

Diet shown to affect onset of mental illness in mice

December 14, 2010·2 min read
Forecast Calls for Better Heart HealthHealth News

Forecast Calls for Better Heart Health

Researchers discover accurate forecaster of deterioration in heart failure

December 14, 2010·3 min read
Stem Cell Damage ControlHealth News

Stem Cell Damage Control

Leukemia stem cells can be reversed to pre-leukemic stage according to study

December 14, 2010·3 min read
Ovarian Cancer AdvancesHealth News

Ovarian Cancer Advances

When genes are switched off, ovarian cancer spreads, according to Duke study

December 14, 2010·2 min read
'Good' Cholesterol Just Got BetterMental Health

'Good' Cholesterol Just Got Better

High levels of HDL cholesterol may be linked to decreased risk of Alzheimer's

December 14, 2010·1 min read
The Great DivideHealth News

The Great Divide

Socioeconomic and minority status seems to play role in severity of Parkinson's disease

December 14, 2010·1 min read
Cross Your Heart, Hope to See, Stick a Needle in Your EyeHealth News

Cross Your Heart, Hope to See, Stick a Needle in Your Eye

Study suggests acupuncture might help older children with lazy eye

December 14, 2010·1 min read
Soak in the Sunshine, Avoid a Broken HipNatural

Soak in the Sunshine, Avoid a Broken Hip

Hip fracture patients show deficiencies in vitamin D

December 14, 2010·1 min read
Tracing the Origins of a Distressing ConditionPrescription Drugs

Tracing the Origins of a Distressing Condition

Researchers identify genetic variants that increase risk of developing endometriosis

December 14, 2010·3 min read
More Good News about Pomegranate JuiceHealth News

More Good News about Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate juice may prevent metastasis of prostate cancer cells

December 14, 2010·2 min read
Rising and Falling through the CracksHealth News

Rising and Falling through the Cracks

Second-hand smoke affects children living in multi-unit housing

December 14, 2010·4 min read
For Some Writer's, No Happy EndingHealth News

For Some Writer's, No Happy Ending

Writing leads the pack of ten careers with highest risk of depression, according to survey

December 13, 2010·3 min read
Natural vs. Additive PhosphatesHealth News

Natural vs. Additive Phosphates

Phosphate restrictions for kidney disease patients do not have significant impact

December 13, 2010·3 min read
Cyberknife or Scalpel?Health News

Cyberknife or Scalpel?

Radiotherapy could be safer option for early lung cancer in elderly patients

December 13, 2010·2 min read
Taking the HeatHealth News

Taking the Heat

New method of scanning could help relieve lymphedema in breast cancer patients

December 13, 2010·3 min read
Fixing the FilterHealth News

Fixing the Filter

Researchers identify protein that may help treat kidney disease

December 13, 2010·3 min read
Stroke Loses The Bronze Medal of KillersHealth News

Stroke Loses The Bronze Medal of Killers

CDC says stroke has dropped to fourth leading cause of death

December 13, 2010·2 min read
Don't Man Up NowFDA Alerts

Don't Man Up Now

FDA warns not to use Man Up Now, a "dietary supplement" for sexual enhancement

December 13, 2010·2 min read
Two Birds with One PillHealth News

Two Birds with One Pill

Antidepressant also relieves pain in women undergoing breast cancer treatment

December 13, 2010·2 min read
You'll Be On Your Feet in No TimeNatural

You'll Be On Your Feet in No Time

Correlation found between increased mobility and shorter hospital stays for elderly patients

December 13, 2010·2 min read
Mother Nature Knows BestHealth News

Mother Nature Knows Best

A natural acid found in plants could be key to better inflammation treatments

December 13, 2010·3 min read