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All the RageHealth News

All the Rage

Violent TV, video games may prompt aggression in teens

October 19, 2010·4 min read
The Stamina of StatinsHealth News

The Stamina of Statins

Statins linked to reduced colorectal cancer risk

October 19, 2010·1 min read
B12 to the BattleMental Health

B12 to the Battle

Vitamin B12 may reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

October 19, 2010·2 min read
No Laughing MatterHealth News

No Laughing Matter

Half of stroke patients saddled with neurologic condition

October 19, 2010·3 min read
Removal Around Breast Cancer Tumors Prevents Residual DiseaseHealth News

Removal Around Breast Cancer Tumors Prevents Residual Disease

Removing 2mm around tumors effective in 98 percent

October 19, 2010·3 min read
Diabetics' Need to Play Phone-TagHealth News

Diabetics' Need to Play Phone-Tag

Diabetics' health improves after calls with fellow patients

October 19, 2010·4 min read
More Reasons to Hate Shift Work  Health News

More Reasons to Hate Shift Work

Shift work may cause cancer, disrupts circadian rhythm

October 19, 2010·1 min read
Catch Your Z's to Delay the Big Sleep Health News

Catch Your Z's to Delay the Big Sleep

Secret to a long life? Sleep enough, but not too much

October 19, 2010·2 min read
When Food Allergies AttackHealth News

When Food Allergies Attack

Food allergies can raise risk of asthma attacks

October 19, 2010·3 min read
Food Allergies Nothing to Sneeze AtHealth News

Food Allergies Nothing to Sneeze At

Study shows kids, men and blacks at increased risk

October 19, 2010·3 min read
Stimulating News for Depression SufferersHealth News

Stimulating News for Depression Sufferers

TMS offers non-invasive treatment via magnetic pulses

October 18, 2010·2 min read
Watch Your Peas in the CubesFDA Alerts

Watch Your Peas in the Cubes

Possible glass in frozen products

October 18, 2010·1 min read
Lie to MeMental Health

Lie to Me

Study: children are especially trusting of what they are told

October 17, 2010·2 min read
Newsflash: Drinking While Pregnant is BadHealth News

Newsflash: Drinking While Pregnant is Bad

Two studies look at effects of alcohol intake during term

October 17, 2010·2 min read
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You StrongerMental Health

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

Turns out, the adage is right; Adversity can be good for you

October 17, 2010·3 min read
The Pressure's On for Overweight KidsHealth News

The Pressure's On for Overweight Kids

Blood pressure risks in obese, overweight children

October 17, 2010·2 min read
One Group of Diseases, Three Cruel FatesMental Health

One Group of Diseases, Three Cruel Fates

Alzheimer's is not the only dementia; Early diagnosis essential

October 17, 2010·1 min read
Finally, a Combo That's Good for You!Natural

Finally, a Combo That's Good for You!

Researchers look at food combos with multiple benefits

October 17, 2010·1 min read
Proceed with CautionHealth News

Proceed with Caution

Gynecologist disputes findings of ovarian cancer study

October 17, 2010·1 min read
Under PressureHealth News

Under Pressure

Blood pressure, glaucoma associations in migraine patients

October 17, 2010·3 min read
Set Your Sights on These FindingsHealth News

Set Your Sights on These Findings

A look at role of medications, genes in AMD and glaucoma

October 17, 2010·3 min read
Immunity from Stress?Health News

Immunity from Stress?

Insight into one of depression's key genetic triggers

October 17, 2010·2 min read
Breast Cancer: Work Out to Ward Off Features

Breast Cancer: Work Out to Ward Off

Vigorous exercise helps black women fend off disease

October 15, 2010·3 min read
Death OrientedMental Health

Death Oriented

Bullying and suicide among gay teens is avoidable

October 15, 2010·2 min read