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Mechanism Controls Marijuana-like Brain Substance Health News

Mechanism Controls Marijuana-like Brain Substance

Discovery could benefit patients with MS, neurological disorders

September 11, 2010·4 min read
Chemoprevention for Prostate CancerHealth News

Chemoprevention for Prostate Cancer

Study shows some physicians reluctant to use treatment method

September 11, 2010·3 min read
Breast Cancer-Risk and Hormore TherapyHealth News

Breast Cancer-Risk and Hormore Therapy

New findings further clarify links that exist between the two

September 11, 2010·2 min read
SSRIs Shown to Have Many Effects on CellsPrescription Drugs

SSRIs Shown to Have Many Effects on Cells

Discovery could lead to new drugs to treat depression, anxiety

September 11, 2010·2 min read
A Streamlined Chemotherapy TreatmentHealth News

A Streamlined Chemotherapy Treatment

Nano-vehicle targets cancer cells, leaves healthy cells in tact

September 11, 2010·2 min read
Lymphoma Drug Shows Promise in DogsPrescription Drugs

Lymphoma Drug Shows Promise in Dogs

Treatment shown to arrest growth of tumors in half of dogs tested

September 11, 2010·3 min read
Drug Helps Prevent Relapse in AlcoholicsPrescription Drugs

Drug Helps Prevent Relapse in Alcoholics

Moderate benefits reported when used with non-drug treatments

September 11, 2010·2 min read
Still No Safe Treatment for Morning SicknessHealth News

Still No Safe Treatment for Morning Sickness

Limited evidence for pharmaceutical, natural medicines tested

September 11, 2010·2 min read
Antibiotics: Longer Treatment Benefits ChildrenPrescription Drugs

Antibiotics: Longer Treatment Benefits Children

Shorter treatment time less effective against middle-ear infection

September 11, 2010·2 min read
Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice? Health News

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice?

Not quite; babies often fed fatty, sugary and salty foods

September 11, 2010·2 min read
Cookware Linked to High Cholesterol in KidsHealth News

Cookware Linked to High Cholesterol in Kids

Chemicals used in nonstick cookware appear to elevate LDL levels

September 11, 2010·3 min read
Childrens' Short Sleep Durations Linked to ObesityHealth News

Childrens' Short Sleep Durations Linked to Obesity

Childrens' Short Sleep Durations Linked to Obesity

September 11, 2010·2 min read
New Parents at Highest Risk for DepressionMental Health

New Parents at Highest Risk for Depression

Parents most likely to experience depression during baby's first year

September 11, 2010·3 min read
Radiologists Identify, Treat Self-Injuring TeensHealth News

Radiologists Identify, Treat Self-Injuring Teens

Ultrasound used to identify patients who engage in 'self-embedding'

September 11, 2010·3 min read
Wrist Splints as Effective as Casts in ChildrenHealth News

Wrist Splints as Effective as Casts in Children

Splints allow for more comfort and easier hygiene

September 10, 2010·2 min read
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in NewbornsHealth News

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in Newborns

Experts recommend universal screening for genetic disorder

September 10, 2010·4 min read
Obesity Accelerates Childhood LeukemiaHealth News

Obesity Accelerates Childhood Leukemia

Obesity Accelerates Childhood Leukemia

September 10, 2010·3 min read
Determining Risk of Illness in Premature Infants Health News

Determining Risk of Illness in Premature Infants

Researchers design more accurate method of predicting health

September 10, 2010·5 min read
Sickle Cell Screening for College AthletesHealth News

Sickle Cell Screening for College Athletes

Pediatrician urges reconsideration of mandatory testing

September 10, 2010·4 min read
Antibiotic Effective for Fragile X SyndromeHealth News

Antibiotic Effective for Fragile X Syndrome

Potential treatment may improve language, cognition in children

September 10, 2010·6 min read
New Treatments for OCD, Tourette's in ChildrenMental Health

New Treatments for OCD, Tourette's in Children

Options target underlying causes for disorders

September 10, 2010·4 min read
Brain Scans Track Children's DevelopmentMental Health

Brain Scans Track Children's Development

Brain Scans Track Children's Development

September 10, 2010·5 min read
Severe Asthma in ChildrenHealth News

Severe Asthma in Children

Research, insights into treatment-resistant disease

September 10, 2010·3 min read
Impact of Chemical Used in Pediatric DentistryHealth News

Impact of Chemical Used in Pediatric Dentistry

Dental sealant shown to affect behavior, urinary tract development

September 10, 2010·3 min read