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Health NewsBacterial Remnants, Genetics Lead to Arthritis
NOD2 gene found to trigger arthritis, worsen disease
Health NewsWomen with Arthritis More Likely to Quit Work
Physical, psychological factors impact quality of life
Health NewsGum Disease Treatment Beneficial for Arthritis
Solving dental problems helps rheumatoid arthritis sufferers
Prescription DrugsRheumatoid Arthritis Goes on Trial
Drug trial of masitinib shows promise for rheumatoid arthritis
Health NewsRheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Slow Typists
Sufferers' keyboarding speed comparable to unafflicted
Prescription DrugsNew Drug May Provide Hope for Psoriatic Arthritis
Golimumab antibody works against tumor necrosis factor
Health NewsNumber of Disabled Americans Growing
Arthritis cited as most common affliction
NaturalBroccoli Could Guard Against Arthritis
Scientists launch initiative to investigate veggie's benefits
Health NewsDiabetes Indicator High in Black Children
Racial disparities could result in hypoglycemia, complications
Health NewsSmall Holes in Hearts of Children Prove Significant
New insight into seemingly non-critical heart condition
Mental HealthGene Mutation Identified with Autism
Male-linked mutation associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Health NewsBetter Targeting of Aid in Poor Countries Needed
Improvement would save lives of mothers, newborns, children
Mental HealthMissing DNA in Boys Linked to Autism
More clues as to why disorder is more prevalent in males
Mental HealthDiscovery May Aid Brain Growth in Children
Key pathway interaction finding may lead to therapies
Health NewsGene Discovered in Pediatric Kidney Disease
UM find may speed search for genes involved in rare diseases
Health NewsAsthma, Cavities Common but Not Linked
No apparent link between asthma and tooth decay in children
Health NewsOverprotective Parents Impact Heart Anxiety
Study suggests link between parenting, heart health
FDA ApprovalsOraQuick Hepatitis C Rapid Antibody Test Approved by FDA
The first rapid Hepatitis C test approved for use in the US
Health NewsFDA Approves First Implantable Miniature Telescope to Improve Sight of AMD patients
Device designed to help those with end-stage, age-related macular degeneration
FDA AlertsFDA Reviewing Preliminary Safety Information on Actos (pioglitazone)
Study points to possible bladder cancer risk
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves Devices for Left Bundle Branch Block
FDA approves three cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators
Health NewsAnalysis Slams Drug Company for Ghostwritten Articles
HT therapy: unproven benefits touted, risks downplayed
Mental Health'Mindfulness' Promotes Well-Being in Teen Boys
Process teaches adolescents to become more aware of experiences
Health NewsNew Hope for Polycystic Kidney Disease
Pharmacological inhibition of protein blocks cyst formation in mice