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FDA AlertsMale Enhancement Product May Contain Hidden Ingredients
Wonder-Erect Male Pills may contain vardenafil, FDA warns
Health NewsHeart Attack in Women: The New Findings
Heart attack causes, symptoms, outcomes may differ between genders
Health NewsWhen the Weather Outside Is Frightful
Winter safety recommendations for children issued by AAP, CPS
Health NewsColorectal Cancer: Is It Time to Rethink Screening?
Colorectal cancer affects many patients younger than recommended screening age
Health NewsCancer Screening: The Downside of Vigilance
Breast, prostate cancer screenings may be counterproductive when not recommended
Health NewsRaising Awareness for Prediabetes
Prediabetes campaign targets 86 million US adults affected
Health NewsWhen Antibiotics Are Necessary — Or Not
Blood test may determine when antibiotics for respiratory infections are necessary
FeaturesWhat to Do When Your Heart Short-Circuits
Atrial fibrillation symptoms, treatment, risks explained
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Health NewsHow Healthy Fat Could Save Your Life
Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to lacking polyunsaturated fat intake
Health NewsGood News for People With Slow Pulses
Bradycardia, cardiovascular disease may not be linked
Health NewsDiabetes: How Teen Stress Could Predict Adult Risk
Type 2 diabetes risk in adulthood linked to low stress resistance among adolescent males
Health NewsZika: There's a New Virus in Town
Zika virus spreading in tropics and subtropics, may spread to US
Health NewsThe Dangers of Dining Out
Large-chain, local restaurants often serve over-sized, high-calorie portions
Health NewsHow Regular Exercise Affects Longevity
Physical activity, even small amounts, may promote heart health, longevity
New Leukemia Rx Gets FDA Nod
Ofatumumab approved for extended treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients
Health NewsWomen, Get Your Heartbeat Checked
Atrial fibrillation in women may increase stroke, heart disease, heart failure risk
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves New Leukemia Rx
Ofatumumab approved for extended treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients
Health NewsHealthy Teen, Healthier Adult
High body mass index, low aerobic capacity tied to hypertension later in life in men
Health NewsWho Gets Kidney Stones: The New Trends
Kidney stones became more common among teens, women, black patients
Health NewsIs Cruise Ship Food Getting Safer?
Acute gastroenteritis cases decreased significantly in recent years, CDC reports
Health NewsGot a Cold? Rethink Those Antibiotics
Antibiotic use guidelines issued by American College of Physicians, CDC
Health NewsBiosimilars: Something New on the Health Scene
Biosimilar, biologic medications becoming available in US
Health NewsThe Expanding Reach of Lyme Disease
Lyme disease-carrying ticks found in half of US counties
Health NewsFlavonoids: Nature's Answer for a Better Sex Life?
Flavonoid-rich foods, drinks linked to lower erectile dysfunction risk