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Published August 14, 2012
Chronic exposure to small amounts of staph bacteria could be a risk factor for lupus
Published August 09, 2012
Researchers announced that a tiny pump meant to sustain children and babies suffering from heart failure proved to be both effective and life-saving in a pioneering nationwide study
Published August 07, 2012
Men who take finasteride (Propecia), a drug commonly used for male pattern hair loss, may be at increased risk of depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts
Published August 03, 2012
Jerome Singleton Jr. isn’t one to shy away from mention of his disability – instead he celebrates it. Singleton, 26, is one of the world’s fastest amputees and plans to compete in the Paralympics this year at the end of August as part of the U.S. track and field team
Published July 31, 2012
These days, it seems almost any problem can be solved with a pill. High blood pressure? Take beta blockers. Asthma? Try steroids. Feeling sick? Start a round of antibiotics. But some doctors argue that all these pills could be actually be working against you – and leading to weight gain.
Published July 29, 2012
In the coming months, famed race car driver Danica Patrick will be spending her time on and off the track raising awareness for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an under-diagnosed condition that affects millions of Americans
Published July 23, 2012
Despite the shock and chaos that erupted early Friday morning after a gunman opened fire on a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises, the hospitals within the area that dealt with the sudden influx of patients reported ‘well-organized, well-staffed’ response to the emergency, which left 12 people dead and 58 wounded
Published July 20, 2012
A gunman opened fire at a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises early Friday morning in Aurora, Colo., killing 12 people and injuring 59 others. Witnesses to the massacre may face a number of mental, emotional and psychological hurdles, in addition to any physical injuries they may have suffered
Published July 19, 2012
High levels of a certain type of fat in the blood may increase a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Published July 18, 2012
A new study finds delivering a baby with a high birth weight can more than double a woman’s risk of breast cancer