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Mental HealthHigh-Cholesterol Diet? Forget It
High-fat diet causes memory impairment in rats, similar to Alzheimer’s pathology
Health NewsInsta-Matic Cancer Test
New imaging technique accurately finds cancer cells – in five minutes
FeaturesThe Battle of the Holiday Bulge
Need help with that second helping?
Health NewsCutting Off the Stems
Researchers find way to halt expansion of breast cancer stem cells
NaturalThe Thanksgiving Food Fight for Your Teeth
New research into foods that help prevent tooth decay
Health NewsLate-Preterm Babies Have Difficulties
Are at higher risk of behavioral and cognitive problems
Health NewsHiding the Danger, Kids Are Safer
Removing tobacco displays can reduce the number of young smokers
Prescription DrugsThe Once-Daily Tablet
Study shows antiretrovirals can reduce risk of HIV infection
Health NewsDoctrinal Dilemma a Blessing to HIV Prevention Efforts
Pope’s comments condoning condoms to combat HIV use sparks debate
Health NewsTaking Care Of The Healthcare System
The Affordable Care Act intends to bring healthcare to more Americans
Prescription DrugsA Side Effect to Avoid
Painkiller Ziconotide could increase suicidal ideation
Mental HealthDealt a Bad Hand
Pathological gamblers three times more likely to commit suicide
Health NewsTiming is Everything
Early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis vital for patients
Health NewsDon't Smoke. Your Joints Will Thank You
Study finds two-fold increase of rheumatoid arthritis among African-Americans who smoke
Mental HealthDo the Right Thing?
Study: People behave badly if it’s the easier option
Health NewsNeuroblastoma: Devastating Disparities
Black, Asian, Native American children more likely to die from neuroblastoma than whites
Health NewsA Dangerous Guessing Game
Many women misperceive their actual weight putting them at risk of heart disease, metabolic disorders
Health NewsChemotherapy May Have Met Its Match
Virginia Tech engineers introduce thermotherapy as a chemotherapy alternative
Health NewsDisorderly Conduct
Hormone may be effective in combating blood disorders beta-thalassemia and hemochromatosis
Health NewsExpectant Mommies Keep Smiling
Good oral health vital for pregnant women to combat gingivitis, pregnancy tumors, gingival enlargement
Health NewsDiabetic Nutrition Advice from the Pros
Registered dietitians are key to nutrition therapy for diabetes patients
Mental HealthDepressing Numbers: Few Finish Treatment
More than half of depression patients don't finish their medication treatments
Health NewsGrowing Out Makes You Grow Up
Scientists discover 30 new genes that control the age of sexual maturation in girls
Health NewsThe Cost Of Waiting
Delayed treatment of HIV infection can cost tens of thousands of dollars in care