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Mental HealthTreating Self-Harm
Medical profession needs specialized training says review
Mental HealthPut the Brakes on Bullying
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Prescription DrugsDoes Your Doctor Know About Tygacil Warning?
Tygacil is riskier than other drugs used to treat serious infections
Health NewsNo More Referral-Madness
Reform allows women to see OB-GYN without referrals
Prescription DrugsYAZ Gets a Baby Sister
New folate-containing birth control pill approved
Prescription DrugsPossible Glass-Flake Contamination in EPOGEN and PROCRIT
Low potential for harm from affected product
Prescription DrugsUpdate: Blood Clot Concerns Spread Recall to All Lots of Octagam
Increase in number of reported thromboembolic events
Health NewsPhysicians' Personal Habits Affect Patient Attitudes
Doctor's healthy lifestyle lends authenticity to counseling
Mental HealthStudy: Abortion Doesn't Cause Depression in Teens
Girls who've had procedure not more susceptible to disorder
NaturalWatercress May Suppress Breast Cancer Cell Development
Leafy green shown to 'turn off' breast cancer signal
Health NewsAerobic Exercise Shown to Relieve Insomnia
Cardio workouts improve sleep habits, mood, vitality
Mental HealthPTSD May Be Reduced by Keeping Diary
Study: staff, close relatives who keep diary help IC patients
Health NewsNew Therapy for Adults with Poorly Controlled Asthma
Tiotropium bromide added to corticosteroids: effective
Mental HealthNew Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer's Disease
Discovery may lead to new ways to prevent progression
Health NewsCatheter-based Aortic Valve Replacement
Procedure becomes standard or patients with severe aortic stenosis
Health NewsDeclining Breast Cancer Rates in Canada
Rates fall as hormone therapy declines also
Mental HealthStress Can Control Genes, Study Finds
External factors can stress cells by controlling genes
Health NewsViruses Found in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients
Scientists identified a murine leukemia virus
Health NewsKeeping Your Cool May Slow Kidney Disease
Lower blood pressure reduces likelihood of kidney disease progression
Health NewsFat Society Goes to Europe
Focus is on lipids in metabolic health and disease
Prescription DrugsFinally, An Oral Drug to Reduce MS Relapses
Alternative to injections is pleasant welcome
Get With the Program
September 26th is World Heart Day
FDA AlertsEggs Foul Up Red Lotus Butter Cup Cakes
Eggs not listed on 12 ounce packages
FDA AlertsMissing Word Gets Nature Valley Granola Thins Recalled
Recall due to peanut butter not listed on label