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Study Finds Black Women More Likely Than White Women To Have More Aggressive, Less Treatable Form Of Breast Cancer
Study Finds Black Women More Likely Than White Women To Have More Aggressive, Less Treatable Form Of Breast Cancer
posted by tnelson 483 days 23 hours 5 minutes ago
A large analysis of racial differences in rates of estrogen receptor (ER)-negative breast cancer finds that black women in the United States are more likely than white women to have breast tumors that are ER-negative, researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center report.
Read more...Food Additives Could Fuel Hyperactivity in Kids
Food Additives Could Fuel Hyperactivity in Kids
posted by kmarshall 484 days 2 hours 53 minutes ago
Some common food colorings and preservatives appear to increase the risk of hyperactive behavior among children, British researchers report.
Read more...Depression more damaging than some chronic illnesses
Depression more damaging than some chronic illnesses
posted by tnelson 484 days 3 hours 1 minute ago
Depression is more damaging to everyday health than chronic diseases such as angina, arthritis, asthma and diabetes, researchers said on Friday.
Read more...Suicide Rises in Youth; Antidepressant Debate Looms
Suicide Rises in Youth; Antidepressant Debate Looms
posted by kmarshall 487 days 3 hours 6 minutes ago
In a finding that is likely to revive a debate of many years about the safety of drugs prescribed for depression, health officials reported yesterday that the rate of suicide in Americans ages 10 to 24 increased 8 percent from 2003 to 2004, the largest jump in more than 15 years.
Read more...Senators Seek Public Listing of Payments to Doctors
Senators Seek Public Listing of Payments to Doctors
posted by kmarshall 487 days 3 hours 4 minutes ago
Makers of drugs and medical devices would be required to report publicly nearly all payments and gifts to doctors under legislation introduced Thursday in the Senate.
Read more...Dry eye disorder might reduce one's vision if left untreated
Dry eye disorder might reduce one's vision if left untreated
posted by tnelson 487 days 3 hours 17 minutes ago
Do you have dry eyes? If you do, you know dry eyes can be a major irritation...
Read more...Lowering that cholesterol count
Lowering that cholesterol count
posted by tnelson 487 days 3 hours 10 minutes ago
Read about one woman's struggle with high cholesterol and find out tips on how to keep your cholesterol at a low and healthy level.
Read more...Navy Sees Mercy Missions Helping Image
Navy Sees Mercy Missions Helping Image
posted by travel_nursing 490 days 1 hour 11 minutes ago
Hellenty Phillips' 6-year-old daughter Marian had a piercing earache, but her family couldn't afford to pay $5 for her to see a doctor.
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