Pale People at Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency
Posted on October 11th, 2011 by Health News
People with sensitive skin may get less vitamin D from the sun. WebMD Health News
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College Students and Adderall: What’s Going On?
Posted on October 11th, 2011 by Health News
College students seeking an “edge” are turning to stimulants such as Adderall. It’s a serious problem that can’t be ignored. Medscape Nurses
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Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
Posted on October 11th, 2011 by Health News
Driving is the most dangerous task of adolescence. Are you doing all you can to keep teens safe? CHOP Expert Commentary
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Americans Living Longer, Healthier Lives
Posted on October 11th, 2011 by Health News
Some HealthyPeople 2010 goals have still not been met in crucial areas. WebMD Health News
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Three-Pronged Attack on Obesity
Posted on October 11th, 2011 by Health News
While all experts agree that curtailing the obesity epidemic by promoting healthy diet and exercise habits is a critical goal, some experts at the Obesity 2011 conference conceded that these measures alone are not enough to combat the problem, and the demand for drugs and devices to treat obesity will continue to grow. [...]
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Osteoporosis Screening, Treatment Often Inadequate in Women
Posted on October 11th, 2011 by Health News
Osteoporosis screening and treatment guidelines are not being followed in a large number of women, which may lead to poor outcomes of the condition and its associated complications. Medscape Medical News
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FDA Okays CFC-Free Spray to Treat COPD
Posted on October 11th, 2011 by Health News
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — The FDA has approved a combination of ipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfate (Combivent Respimat) inhalation spray for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Death Toll in Listeria Outbreak Reaches 21
Posted on October 11th, 2011 by Health News
(MedPage Today) — More than 100 people in 24 states have now fallen ill and 21 have died from the Listeria monocytogenes infection traced to Colorado-grown cantaloupes, the CDC said Friday.
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Nation’s Palliative Care Grade Up from ‘C’ to ‘B’
Posted on October 11th, 2011 by Health News
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — Palliative care programs are an increasingly common fixture in U.S. hospitals, but further growth is needed, according to a new report on medical care specially targeted to those with chronic diseases.
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FDA Warns of PAH Risk With Dasatinib
Posted on October 11th, 2011 by Health News
(MedPage Today) — The leukemia drug dasatinib (Sprycel) may increase risk of pulmonary arterial hypertension, the FDA warned Tuesday.
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