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CT scans better to find lung cancer

By Kristen Fischer on May 23, 2013
A review of a 2010 study finds that CT scans were more effective in detecting lung cancer than X-rays were.
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Asthma drug shows promise

By Kristen Fischer on May 22, 2013

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The new drug dupilumab shows promise for those who suffer from uncontrollable asthma.
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Angelina Jolie chooses double mastectomy

By Kristen Fischer on May 14, 2013

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Angelina Jolie revealed today she chose to have an elective double mastectomy to reduce her chances of developing breast cancer.
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Gab helps breast cancer pain

By Kristen Fischer on May 10, 2013

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Research suggests that socializing may help ease breast cancer pain and enhance a patient's quality of life.
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Valproate, low IQ linked

By Kristen Fischer on May 7, 2013

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The FDA says pregnant women with migraines should stay away from drugs with valproate because it can lower their child's IQ.
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Detecting skin cancer in darker skin

By Tracy E. Hopkins on May 3, 2013

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder for all of us to protect our skin. Although it’s a common misconception that...
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All should have HIV screening

By Kristen Fischer on Apr 30, 2013

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New guidelines encourage doctors to screen everyone ages 15 to 65 for HIV, not just those at risk for the disease.
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Panel OKs breast cancer drugs

By Kristen Fischer on Apr 16, 2013
A panel says that healthy women who are at a higher risk of breast cancer may consider drugs to help prevent the disease.
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Perfect skin for your wedding day

By Barbara Alden Wilson on Apr 1, 2013
Whether you’re plagued by chronic skin problems, fear a sudden flare-up or just want to maintain your best possible skin for your...
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How fitness affects your fertility

By Erin Kreitz Shirey on Mar 31, 2013
While you can be sure that a fitness-oriented life will deliver a wealth of health benefits, there are no definite answers when it...
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Pregorexia: Eating disorders and pregnancy

By Heather Barnett on Mar 15, 2013

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Jenny knew giving into her anorexia while she was pregnant was dangerous, but couldn't seem to help herself. Even after being...
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The holistic truth about colds and flu

By Sherry Torkos, BSc, Phm on Mar 13, 2013

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There is probably more folklore passed down through the generations about colds and flu than about any other types of illness. From...
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Parenting with multiple sclerosis: A mother's story

By Jessica Watson on Mar 9, 2013

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Being a parent is never an easy job, but adding the challenge of a debilitating disorder such as multiple sclerosis makes the days...
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Colorectal cancer happens to women

By Sarah E Ladden, MS, RD on Mar 4, 2013

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It’s been 13 years since America’s favorite morning news anchor threw on a hospital gown and invited the world to watch the first...
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Natural ways to prevent a migraine

By Sarah Brooks on Mar 4, 2013
Anyone who suffers from migraines knows just how debilitating they can be. Though there can be ways to cure them once they’ve been...
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Natural ways to manage spring allergies

By Tracy E. Hopkins on Feb 27, 2013

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April showers bring May flowers, but they also usher in seasonal allergies (commonly called hay fever). Millions suffer from these...
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Eating disorders and dating: Do you tell or keep it secret?

By Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW on Feb 26, 2013

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Dealing with an eating disorder can be anxiety-inducing enough, but what do you do when you are in a relationship? Revealing your...
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What is binge eating disorder?

By Sarah Kelsey on Feb 26, 2013

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We've all overeaten during the holidays or on a special occasion, but when binge eating starts to become a regular occurrence, it...
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Amenorrhea: Dieting to the extreme

By Michelle Konstantinovsky on Feb 26, 2013

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With beach season looming, the multitude of get-thin-quick gimmicks seems to be growing by the second. Magazine headlines,...
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5 Diet tips to help control an overactive bladder

By Michele Borboa, MS on Jan 21, 2013

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Just as magical foods for weight loss don't exist, no miracle foods will cure urinary incontinence. Certain foods and beverages can...

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