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MedlinePlus Health NewsMedlineplus: A service of The National Library of MedicineMuscular Strength and HealthStroke Patients Should Receive Customized Palliative CareConsistent Blood Pressure Control May Cut Rate of Second Stroke in HalfBlood Test Shows Promise for Gauging Heart Attack Risk After Chest PainCan Diet Soft Drinks Contribute to Heart Trouble in Women?Raised Risk of Heart Trouble Seen in Celiac Disease PatientsStudy Ties Daylight Saving Time Change to Rise in Heart AttacksDoctors' Groups Issue New Guidelines on Treating Common Irregular HeartbeatMany Breast Cancer Survivors Suffer Financially, Study FindsCommon Gout Drug Tied to Lower Risk of Early Death in StudyExercise in Youth Boosts Bone Strength LaterOverweight Teens Don't Share in Life-Expectancy Gains: StudyPre-Op QuizMany Kids May Have High Cholesterol, Regardless of WeightMarriage Does Help the Heart, Study FindsSmoking Bans Linked to Drop in Premature Births, Kids' Asthma AttacksUnderweight Even Deadlier Than Overweight, Study SaysWeight-Loss Surgery Cuts Risk for Heart Attack, DeathDepressed Diabetics May Face Higher Risk of Kidney DiseaseSmoking May Dull Ability to Sense Bitter TastesIntensive Early Childhood Education May Boost Adult HealthKeeping Blood Pressure Low Halves Risk of Second StrokeStroke Survivors Deserve Team Care: StatementNew Study Shows Flu Vaccine Reduced Children's Risk of Intensive Care Unit Flu Admission by Three-FourthsUneven Progress in Expanding State Medicaid Coverage for Smoking CessationCDC Reports More Cases of Heartland Virus DiseaseCDC Estimates 1 in 68 Children Has Been Identified with Autism Spectrum DisorderSlight Drop in Rate of Advanced Cancers, CDC SaysVitamin D Deficiency May Be Linked to Heart DiseaseCholesterol Levels Spike During Winter Months, Study FindsExercise Affects Men's, Women's Hearts DifferentlyDisorganized Cortical Patches Suggest Prenatal Origin of AutismHospital InfectionsFDA Partners With Veterinary Labs to Help Animals'Grazing' Appears No Better for Weight Loss Than Standard MealsTake Heart: Mediterranean Diet Combats Diabetes, Study SaysTraffic Smog Tied to Hospital Stays for White Kids with AsthmaTragedies Do Cause Broken Hearts, Study SuggestsExperimental Drug Shows Promise for Drug-Resistant Lung CancerMore Signs Autism May Originate During PregnancyElectrical Brain Stimulation Might Help Fibromyalgia PatientsNIH Launches Online Resource for End-of-Life IssuesNew Gene 'Atlas' Maps Human DNA ActivityNew and Improved Laser and Light Treatments Take Aim at Cellulite, Fat, Tattoos, Wrinkles, and Sagging SkinDermatologist Evaluates Latest Isotretinoin Developments for Treatment of Severe AcneNew Therapies Giving Hope for Patients with Advanced MelanomaNatural Ingredients Used in New Topical Treatments for HyperpigmentationHospital-Related Infections Hit Nearly 650,000 Patients in 2011: CDCJury Still Out on Routine Dementia Screening for SeniorsSalivary Gland Biopsy Shows Promise to Helping to Diagnose Parkinson'sNovel Formulation of Levodopa May Ease Parkinson's Symptoms with Fewer PillsSix Ways to Lower Your Risk for Colon CancerAlzheimer's and the Hygiene HypothesisSelf Treatment and the InternetCT Scans Might Help Diagnose Gout in Some CasesDoctors Really Do Raise Your Blood PressureHealth Tip: Get Healthy Before PregnancyHealth Tip: Sweating ExcessivelyPost-Katrina Heart Woes Persisted at Least 6 YearsDistance from VA Liver Transplant Center May Affect Vets' SurvivalExperts Warn about Skin Cancer 'Treatments' Sold OnlineNew Clues to Link Between MS Drug Tysabri and Rare Brain DiseaseTreatment May Prevent Esophagus Condition from Progressing to CancerCan Exercise and an Occasional Drink Boost Eye Health?Scientists Spot Another Group of Genes That May Raise Depression RiskLow Back Pain Leading Cause of Disability WorldwideMoms Who Keep 'Baby Weight' May Risk Heart TroubleScientists Use Stem Cells to Study Bipolar DisorderFighting Diabetes' Deadly Impact on MinoritiesBRCA1 and HysterectomySpanking Triggers Vicious Cycle, Study FindsToddlers Who Sleep Less May Eat MoreBlindness Rates Dropping Worldwide, Study FindsHealth Tip: Understanding Eye AllergiesDon't Let Measles Be Your Travel SouvenirGet Seizure SmartMedical Marijuana Pills May Ease Some MS SymptomsNew Guidelines Might Limit Need for Lymph Node Removal for Breast CancerTiny Wireless Pacemaker Shows Early PromiseViolent Video Games Tied to Combative Thinking in StudyNew Therapy May Shrink Enlarged Prostate with Fewer Side EffectsAnti-Seizure Drug May Guard Against Some CancersTargeted Radiation Might Help Fight Advanced Breast CancerStress and FertilityDrunk-Driving Deaths Under-Reported in U.S., Study SaysFor Women's Cancers, Where You're Treated MattersStress May Diminish a Woman's Fertility, Study SuggestsWhen Moms Get Active, Kids FollowOlder, Active, Confident Stroke Caregivers Are HappiestCombo of Overweight, High Sodium Intake Speeds Cell Aging in TeensAllergy Season Springs into BloomBasketball's Fitness Benefits a Sure BetDoctors Often Comply When Patients Ask for Advertised Drugs: StudyLung Ultrasound Can Spot Risk of Respiratory Failure in PregnancyRoutine Mammograms Found Not Helpful for Most Women Over 70New TB Screening Guidelines Overseas Save U.S. Estimated $15 MillionCardiac Arrest During Childbirth More Common Than ThoughtFor Happy Marriage, His Personality May Be KeyGut Bacteria in Preemies Could Lead to Life-Threatening InfectionsSerious Health Issues May Await Survivors of Childhood CancerDietary Fats and Your HeartResearchers Discover Underlying Genetics, Marker for Stroke, Cardiovascular DiseaseChronically Ill Americans May Skip Meds to Afford FoodERs Dispensing More Narcotic PainkillersHow You Parent Is Partly Genetic, Study SuggestsSalt's Harm Evident in Heavy Teens, Study FindsColonoscopy Is Good, Not PerfectHPV-Linked Throat Cancer May Have Telltale First SymptomsHobbies Important for Stroke-Victim CaregiversTuberculosis in U.S. Hits Record Low: CDCChildhood Abuse May Lead to Health Ills in AdulthoodHigher Dose of IVF Drug May Be Needed for Obese WomenMore Drug-Resistant Infections Seen in U.S. ChildrenYour Sense of Smell May Be Keener Than ThoughtDaily Exercise Lowers Breast Cancer Risk: StudyFor Heart Failure Patients, Shortness of Breath When Bending May Signal ProblemMiddle Age, Diabetes and Brain VolumeDoctors' Groups Warn Against Underwater BirthsOlder Drivers May Be Vulnerable to Just One DrinkInternational Travel with Your PetRuling with an Iron Fist Could Make Your Child Pack on PoundsAlmost 13 Million More Americans Could Take Statins Under New GuidelinesDevice May Restore Speech to People on Breathing TubesPartial Skull Removal May Save Older Patients' Lives After Massive StrokeDiabetes in Middle Age May Cause Memory Problems LaterMost Women Don't Know Warning Signs of StrokeRigid Parenting Style Linked to Obese KidsStudy Supports Radiation When Breast Cancer Spreads to Few Lymph NodesAlzheimer's Strikes Women Harder Than Men: ReportNew Stool Test Shows Promise as Colon Cancer ScreenNo-Fridge Nasal Vaccines on The HorizonNational Poison Prevention WeekGenes May Influence Weight Gain from Fried FoodsHepatitis C Patients with HIV May Face Higher Risk of Liver DiseaseCholesterol Drug Might Help Slow MS ProgressionTamiflu Saved Lives During Swine Flu Pandemic, Study ConfirmsMany Hospitals Ineffectively Treat Bloodstream Infections, Study SuggestsSmokers' Broken Bones May Heal Less QuicklyWater Myths Revisited, from Weight Loss to HydrationICU Patients May Face Mental Health Issues After DischargePregnant Women May Be More Vulnerable to Potentially Dangerous Infection: StudyScientists Probe Dark Chocolate's Health SecretsColor Vision Tends to Fade with AgeSame Meningitis Strain Behind Drexel, Princeton Outbreaks: CDCWeight Loss May Boost Success of Joint-Replacement SurgeryWeight-Loss Surgery Might Help Mild Knee PainCOPD May Damage Aging BrainMore Muscles Linked to Longer Life, Research SuggestsSepsis Study Comparing Three Treatment Methods Shows Same Survival RateElectronic Media and Health OutcomesMental Illness to Blame for 10 Percent of Kids' HospitalizationsDaily Fish Oil Supplement May Not Help Your HeartDoes Self-Esteem Affect Seniors' Health?Sweet, Salty Taste Preferences Tied Together in KidsCoordinated Care Helps Elderly with Chronic DiseasesTV, Computer Time Tied to Heavier, Less Happy KidsToo Many Unneeded Brain Scans for Headaches, Study SuggestsLower IQ, Worse Heart Fitness in Teens Linked to Risk of Early Dementia in MenOffices with Open Floor Plans Tied to More Sick DaysDocs Should Check Personalities of Younger PatientsTeens Often Copycat Others Who Drink and DriveWomen Face Delays in Heart Attack Care Compared to MenADHD and ObesityADHD Drugs Linked to Later Weight Gain in KidsColon Cancer Cases Decline for Older AmericansTV Time, Feeding Habits Set Babies Up for ObesityFlu Can Infect Many without Causing Symptoms: StudyGestational Diabetes May Raise Risk for Heart Disease in MidlifeStroke Survivors May Lose Month of Healthy Life for 15-Minute Delay in TreatmentMexican-Americans Suffer Worse Outcomes After StrokeKnee Ligament Tears Don't Permanently Sideline Most College Football PlayersKnee Surgery May Put Kids at Higher Risk for Future ArthritisScience Probes Secrets of 'Contagious Yawning'Energy Drinks Popular with Troubled Teens, Study SaysTiming Is Key to Massage's Benefits for Neck PainWhy It's Hard to Kick the Smoking HabitDo Job Hunters Who Stutter Face Bias?How 1 Hospital Combats E. Coli Germ in FoodStress Can Quickly Harm Kids' HealthWhen a Parent Dies, What Helps a Child Cope?Wider Waistline May Mean Shorter LifespanMeta-Analysis: Any Blood Pressure Reading Above Normal May Increase Risk of Stroke'Extreme Sports' Linked to 40,000 Head and Neck Injuries Per YearHead Lice Growing Resistant to Standard MedsDiabetes Linked with Lower Cancer SurvivalNIH Urges Older Americans to Protect Their KidneysMore Evidence Environmental Exposures Contribute to AutismOverdoses, Cellphone-Linked Car Crashes Among Top Causes of Fatal Injury in U.S.Preterm Birth May Raise Child's Asthma Risk, Study SuggestsEvery Minute Matters with Clot-Busting Stroke DrugMexican-Americans Fare Worse After Stroke, Study FindsHIV Transmission Between Women Rare, But Possible: CDCMost Alcohol-Linked Deaths Occur Among Working-Age AdultsYes, You Can Catch a Bad Mood on FacebookBlood Test Might Help Spot, Monitor ConcussionsHigh

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise for Children, Heart Diseases--Prevention, Teen Health]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:21:44 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/Teen_Strength_033114-1.html Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2014 19:31:00 EDT http://newsroom.heart.org/news/stroke-patients-should-receive-customized-palliative-care Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, Stroke]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2014 19:29:03 EDT http://newsroom.heart.org/news/consistent-blood-pressure-control-may-cut-rate-of-second-stroke-in-half More study is needed, but the screening method measures levels of a chemical signal tied to heart damage

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Chest Pain, Heart Attack, Laboratory Tests]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2014 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145407.html Those who consumed the most had highest risk, but the study results are preliminary

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbohydrates, Heart Disease in Women]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145404.html Researchers suggest inflammation caused by the digestive disorder may explain the link

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Celiac Disease, Heart Diseases]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145400.html Michigan hospitals had more related admissions the next Monday, researchers found

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Related MedlinePlus Page: Heart Attack]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145401.html Atrial fibrillation can pose stroke danger, especially to older patients

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Related MedlinePlus Page: Atrial Fibrillation]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145389.html Doctors urged to consider treatment implications for their patients

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Cancer--Living with Cancer, Health Disparities]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145388.html Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Gout, Medicines]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145387.html And continued activity is even better for your skeletal health

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bone Density, Exercise and Physical Fitness, Exercise for Children]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145385.html Death before 50 more likely for those who were heavy during adolescence

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Obesity in Children, Teen Health]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145383.html
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Surgery, Talking With Your Doctor]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:21:10 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/Surgeon_032814-1.html Abnormal levels seen in 1 of 3 children, possibly raising future heart disease risk, researcher says

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Cholesterol, Heart Diseases--Prevention]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145379.html Researchers compared cardiovascular disease rates in more than 3 million Americans

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Family Issues, Heart Diseases--Prevention, Vascular Diseases]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145374.html Smoke-free policies offer health benefits for people of all ages, study authors say

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, Childbirth Problems, Secondhand Smoke]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145375.html Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Body Weight, Health Statistics]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145378.html People who are obese and at risk for heart disease should consider surgery, researchers say

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases--Prevention, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145376.html Study suggests connection is more about physical changes than patients' self-care

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Chronic Kidney Disease, Depression, Diabetic Kidney Problems]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145364.html Buildup of tobacco chemicals could hamper regeneration of taste buds, researcher says

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Smoking, Taste and Smell Disorders]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145363.html Study found kids in special program had lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, weighed less in their 30s

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Care, Health Disparities]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145360.html But less than one-third of survivors maintain consistently safe levels

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, Stroke]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145361.html Experts call for palliative care to improve patients' quality of life

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Palliative Care, Stroke Rehabilitation]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145359.html Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization, Flu]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:01:25 EDT http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/p0327-flu-study.html Related MedlinePlus Page: Quitting Smoking]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:35:55 EDT http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/p0327-smoking-coverage.html Related MedlinePlus Page: Tick Bites]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:31:06 EDT http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/p0327-heartland.html Related MedlinePlus Page: Autism]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:13:55 EDT http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/p0327-autism-spectrum-disorder.html Number of cases where tumors have spread beyond origins declined, but experts say more can be done

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Health Statistics]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145356.html Low levels raise odds for clogged arteries, preliminary results suggest

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Coronary Artery Disease, Vitamin D]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145355.html Tendency to eat more, exercise less when it's cold and snowy outside may explain trend

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Related MedlinePlus Page: Cholesterol]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145353.html Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Heart Disease in Women, Heart Diseases]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145352.html
Related MedlinePlus Page: Autism]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 10:20:52 EDT http://www.nih.gov/news/health/mar2014/nimh-27.htm
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Facilities, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:34:41 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/Hospital_Infections_032714-1.html Related MedlinePlus Page: Pet Health]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:14:49 EDT http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm390632.htm Daily calories, not how often you eat, are what matter, study finds

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Related MedlinePlus Page: Weight Control]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145347.html It's especially beneficial to those at risk of heart disease, researcher contends

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Diets, Heart Diseases--Prevention]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145351.html Among black kids in study, other factors appeared to play bigger role in asthma rehospitalizations

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Air Pollution, Asthma in Children, Health Disparities]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145348.html Cases of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy -- or 'broken heart syndrome' -- jumped in Vermont, Missouri following natural disasters

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cardiomyopathy, Coping with Disasters]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145349.html Ceritinib might become standard when crizotinib fails, researchers say

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Related MedlinePlus Page: Lung Cancer]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145335.html Brain-tissue samples show differences linked to prenatal development

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Autism, Fetal Health and Development, Genes and Gene Therapy]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145334.html Small French study saw improvement in people's mood, quality of life

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Related MedlinePlus Page: Fibromyalgia]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145330.html Website offers insights into emotional, physical and financial aspects of terminal care

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Related MedlinePlus Page: End of Life Issues]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 14:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145329.html Knowing the 'on/off' switches for genes could give researchers vital insight into disease, experts say

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Related MedlinePlus Page: Genes and Gene Therapy]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 14:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145327.html Related MedlinePlus Page: Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:25:17 EDT http://www.aad.org/stories-and-news/news-releases/new-and-improved-laser-and-light-treatments-take-aim-at-cellulite-fat-tattoos-wrinkles-and-sagging-skin Related MedlinePlus Page: Acne]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:18:40 EDT http://www.aad.org/stories-and-news/news-releases/dermatologist-evaluates-latest-isotretinoin-developments-for-treatment-of-severe-acne Related MedlinePlus Page: Melanoma]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:16:02 EDT http://www.aad.org/stories-and-news/news-releases/new-therapies-giving-hope-for-patients-with-advanced-melanoma Related MedlinePlus Page: Skin Pigmentation Disorders]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:13:13 EDT http://www.aad.org/stories-and-news/news-releases/dermatologist-shines-light-on-natural-ingredients-used-in-new-topical-treatments-for-hyperpigmentation Specific source of dangerous germs still unclear in about half of cases

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Facilities, Health Statistics, Infection Control]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145326.html Panel says benefits unproven, but Alzheimer's experts say early detection is important

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dementia, Health Screening, Seniors' Health]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145286.html Related MedlinePlus Page: Parkinson's Disease]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:17:52 EDT http://www.pdf.org/en/science_news/release/pr_1395329595 Related MedlinePlus Page: Parkinson's Disease]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:16:03 EDT http://www.pdf.org/en/science_news/release/pr_1395326232 Related MedlinePlus Page: Colorectal Cancer]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:11:52 EDT http://www.cancer.org/cancer/news/features/six-ways-to-lower-your-risk-for-colon-cancer Related MedlinePlus Page: Alzheimer's Disease]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:07:21 EDT http://www.alzinfo.org/03/articles/prevention-and-wellness/alzheimers-hygiene-hypothesis
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Evaluating Health Information, Moles, Skin Cancer]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 09:40:06 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/Self_Treatment_032614-1.html But, standard needle aspiration testing usually effective, study authors report

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: CT Scans, Gout]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145322.html Study indicates that long-suspected 'white coat effect' is real

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Related MedlinePlus Page: High Blood Pressure]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145323.html Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Pregnancy]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 07:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145320.html Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Sweat]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 07:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145319.html Fallout from stressful events can linger a long time, study suggests

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Attack, Stress]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145310.html Living more than 100 miles away cuts odds of success, study finds

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Liver Transplantation, Veterans and Military Health]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145306.html Scarring, more disease recurrence seen when patients use unproven skin salves

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drug Safety, Skin Cancer]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145307.html Researchers report drug mobilizes a kind of cell easily infected by a virus that attacks the brain

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Brain Diseases, Drug Safety, Multiple Sclerosis]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145309.html In study of patients with Barrett's esophagus, those who received radio-frequency ablation fared better

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Esophagus Disorders]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145308.html More research needed to show whether lifestyle directly affects vision loss, study author says

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Exercise and Physical Fitness, Vision Impairment and Blindness]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145304.html But it's not clear if there's a direct connection, and other genes also likely play a role, experts say

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Depression, Genes and Gene Therapy]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145305.html Nearly 10 percent of people are affected, researchers find

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Back Pain, International Health]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145303.html Study finds weight gain increases odds for heart disease, diabetes

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Disease in Women, Pregnancy, Weight Control]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145300.html Approach may further understanding of this mental illness

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bipolar Disorder, Stem Cells]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145301.html Related MedlinePlus Pages: African American Health, Asian American Health, Hispanic American Health, Native American Health]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:17:24 EDT http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm389919.htm
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Hysterectomy, Uterine Cancer]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 09:20:29 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/Uterine_Cancer_032514-1.html Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Behavior Disorders, Parenting]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145296.html Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity in Children, Sleep Disorders, Toddler Health]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145297.html But more could be done to improve vision loss, researchers say

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: International Health, Vision Impairment and Blindness]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 07:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145287.html Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Allergy, Eye Diseases]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 07:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145295.html Related MedlinePlus Pages: Measles, Traveler's Health]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:03:47 EDT http://www.cdc.gov/features/measlesinternationaltravel/ Related MedlinePlus Page: Seizures]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:56:48 EDT http://www.cdc.gov/features/getseizuresmart/ Researchers also found some evidence to support use of other alternative therapies

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Marijuana, Multiple Sclerosis]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145284.html Recommendation could spare many women discomfort from painful arm swelling, experts say

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Biopsy, Breast Cancer, Women's Health]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145280.html But complications can occur, study found, and more research is needed

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145281.html Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Behavior Disorders, Parenting]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145282.html 'Embolization' limits prostate's blood supply, but experts say more research is needed

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Men's Health, Prostate Diseases]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 14:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145279.html Study found use of valproic acid linked to 34 percent lower risk of head, neck tumors

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Head and Neck Cancer, Medicines, Seizures]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145278.html Therapy kills small vessels that feed liver tumors linked to breast cancer's spread

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Liver Cancer, Radiation Therapy]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145277.html
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Female Infertility, Pregnancy, Stress]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:38:01 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/Stress_Pregnancy_032414-1.html Researchers cite lag time between filing of death certificate, return of lab tests

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childbirth, Childbirth Problems]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145218.html But that doesn't mean it's safe for younger drivers to consume any alcohol, researchers say

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Mental Health, Depression, Health Facilities]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145167.html Get your omega-3s from food, not pills, experts suggest

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Knee Injuries and Disorders, Osteoarthritis, Teen Health]]> Sat, 15 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_145137.html People don't do it because they are empathizing with a yawner, study suggests

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