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Health NewsLive Birds a Salmonella Source
Salmonella multistate outbreak linked to live poultry sourced from New Mexico hatchery
Health NewsOral Health May be Linked to Oral Cancers
Oral HPV infections higher in men who had poor oral health
Mental HealthThe Lasting Marks of a Bully
Bullying effects last into adulthood for victims and for victims who bullied others
Health NewsGood Night, Sleep Tight — Unless You're Pregnant
Gestational diabetes during pregnancy linked to poorer sleep and obstructive sleep apnea
Clinical TrialsProtecting Pancreas From Type 1 Damage
Type 1 diabetes progression slowed by experimental medication
Prescription DrugsDebate Over Brain Cancer Rx Continues
Avastin found to extend glioblastoma patient survival in population study
Health NewsDigital Health And The Pharmacy: A Prescription For Success
RxWiki develops suite of digital solutions for pharmacists
NaturalFatty Fish to Lower RA Risk
Rheumatoid arthritis risk in women decrease linked to fatty acids in fish
NaturalAn Apple a Day May Help Keep an Aneurysm Away
Abdominal aortic aneurysm may be avoided by eating more fruit
NaturalMore Fiber, Less Tummy Trouble
High fiber diet linked to lower Crohns disease risk
OTCPain Relief After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Over the counter painkillers worked well for mild to moderate pain after tooth extraction
Health NewsNon-Believers of Breast Cancer Risk
Breast cancer risks not fully understood or trusted
Health NewsCertain Beer Brands Fuel ER Injuries
Malt liquor involved with majority of alcohol related injuries
Health NewsClimbing Incomes May Raise Diabetes Rate
Diabetes epidemic in the South may be partially related to rapid economic growth
Health NewsWait! Watching Prostate Cancer May Be Okay
Prostate cancer active surveillance likely appropriate for most low grade tumors
Prescription DrugsDoctors Unaware of Epilepsy Rx Side Effects
FDA warnings about anti epileptic medications often go unnoticed
Health NewsWorking Up a Sweat to Stave Off Stroke
Stroke risk lowered with physical activity
Health NewsStents vs. Surgery for Clogged Arteries
Stents may be a better treatment for PAD than femoral popliteal bypass surgery
Health NewsFollow-up Key for Heart Failure Survival
Heart failure patients who see a doctor in first month after hospital stay improve survival odds
Health NewsThe Doc’s Not in, but Will See You Now
Telemedicine consultations improved quality of care kids receive in rural emergency rooms
Health NewsMeasles Alert in the Lone Star State
Measles cases found in Texas and vaccination reminders issued in statewide health alert
NaturalCan a Little Bacteria Prevent Allergies?
Probiotics for babies may reduce risk of sensitization to allergies but not asthma
Health NewsWhat's in Those Plastics?
Phthalates levels in teen urine linked to higher insulin resistance
Health NewsObesity Linked to Higher BPA Levels
BPA exposure in teens linked to higher obesity levels but reasons unclear