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Health Articles From 2008

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Boy Dies Of Dry Drowning After Leaving Pool And Walking Home
190,959 views
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Chewing Gum Sweetener Can Cause Dangerous Weight Loss
87,616 views
3)
Why Is Broccoli Good For You?
86,191 views
4)
Paralysis Outbreak In Meat Workers Handling Pigs' Brains
85,923 views
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What Is Cystic Acne? What To Do About Cystic Acne
73,537 views
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What is a Gene? What are Genes?
71,903 views
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Concern Over Strong Media Influence On Women's Body Image
69,237 views
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Nausea During Pregnancy (Morning Sickness)
65,915 views
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Rwandan Women View The Elongation Of Their Labia As Positive
65,816 views
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Achilles Tendon Surgery Advances Speed Recovery
57,140 views
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Older People Are Having Sex, And Loving It
52,714 views
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Scientists Explain How Alcohol Causes Hypoglycemia (Too Low Blood Sugar)
47,876 views
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Increase In Anal Intercourse Involving At-Risk Teens And Young Adults
47,294 views
14)
Does Weather Affect Arthritis Pain?
44,481 views
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Iced Tea's Hidden Risk Of Painful Kidney Stones
38,448 views
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Are Animals Stuck In Time?
38,436 views
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Clinical Trial Shows Ubiquinol Has Significant Effect On Patients With Congestive Heart Failure
37,727 views
18)
10 Warning Signs You Might Have Kidney Disease
36,817 views
19)
Nagging Headache Often Linked To Dental Pain
36,390 views
20)
Active Ingredient In Florastor Probiotic Clinically Proven To Boost Efficacy Of Treatment For Clostridium Difficile-Associated Disease
35,633 views
21)
What Is Mesotherapy Treatment?
35,131 views
22)
Children Who Grind Their Teeth Are More Likely To Have Problems In School, Be Withdrawn
35,096 views
23)
New Findings On Mercury Content In Salmon
34,374 views
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VA Announces Changes To The Disability Rating Schedule For Traumatic Brain Injuries And Burn Scars
33,556 views
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Artificial Sweeteners Could Make You Gain Weight, Study
32,917 views
26)
ICU Nursing-Nurse Interventions In Acute Exacerbations Of COPD
32,818 views
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AMRIX, A New Once-Daily Extended-Release Muscle Relaxant, Superior To Placebo
32,507 views
28)
The Importance Of Exercise
32,136 views
29)
LATISSE™ - New Prescription Product Increases Length, Thickness And Darkness Of Eyelashes
31,553 views
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40Over40: A New Campaign To Tackle Low Awareness Of Erectile Dysfunction And Its Health Implications In Younger Men
30,693 views
31)
Embryonic Parasitic Twin Removed From 9-Year-Old Girl's Stomach
30,541 views
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Baby's Gender Linked To Mother's Diet At Conception
29,789 views
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New Guidelines: Antibiotic Prophylaxis
28,416 views
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What Are Healthy Fats?
28,390 views
35)
FDA Approves Cialis(R) (tadalafil) For Once Daily Use For The Treatment Of Erectile Dysfunction
28,057 views
36)
Viagra-Like Effects From Watermelon
28,021 views
37)
Dangers Of Cod Liver Oil
27,174 views
38)
New Emollient Cream Dexeryl(R) Preferred By Patients With Ichthyosis And Eczema
26,940 views
39)
Scientists Close In On Taurine's Activity In The Brain
26,266 views
40)
CDC Recommends ZOSTAVAX®, Merck's Shingles Vaccine, For All Appropriate Adults Aged 60 And Older
25,545 views
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Everolimus (RAD001) Significantly Extends Progression-Free Survival In Advanced Kidney Cancer Patients After Failure Of Other Targeted Therapy
25,489 views
42)
Statins And Memory Loss In Women
25,374 views
43)
Esophageal Cancer: Be Aware Of The Early Warning Signs
25,296 views
44)
Teva Announces Tentative Approval Of Generic Diovan(R) Tablets
25,179 views
45)
"Lazy Eye" Treatment Shows Promise In Adults
25,029 views
46)
Nurse Struck Off For Having Sex With Patient, UK
24,900 views
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Withdrawal Symptoms From Paroxetine May Last For A Long Time
24,661 views
48)
'Tredaptive'® (Nicotinic Acid/Laropiprant) Authorised In The European Union: New Lipid-Modifying Therapy To Treat LDL-C, HDL-C And Triglycerides
24,486 views
49)
Erection Hardness Scale Proves Effective In Assessing Erection Quality
24,201 views
50)
Introducing NEW Voltarol Pain-eze® Tablets - A New And Effective Way Of Treating Body Pain Voltarol® Launches First Ever OTC Diclofenac Tablet
24,158 views
51)
Brazilian Acai Berry Antioxidants Absorbed By Human Body
23,674 views
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Suicide Rate Increasing In US
23,598 views
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Women With Aggressive HER2 Positive Breast Cancer May Miss Out On Chemotherapy And Trastuzumab (Herceptin®)
23,303 views
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5 Tips To Increase HDL Cholesterol
23,181 views
55)
Essentials Of Orthopaedic Nurse Care
22,245 views
56)
Heart Disease Is A Major Complication Of Lupus - February Is National Heart Month
22,159 views
57)
The New Facelift Procedures: Surgical Vs. Non-Surgical Facelift
22,075 views
58)
SEROQUEL XR™ Improved Anxiety Symptoms By Day 4 In Generalised Anxiety Disorder - New Study Results Presented Today
21,575 views
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Major Studies On Mulberry Leaf Show Its Significant Promise For Millions Of Americans Living With Type 2 Diabetes
21,495 views
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Red Bull, Love It Or Hate It
21,471 views
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The Flexitarian Diet - The Mostly Vegetarian Way To Lose Weight, Lower Blood Pressure, Be Healthier & Add Years To Your Life - New Book
21,237 views
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Treximet (sumatriptan And Naproxen Sodium) Tablets Approved By FDA For Acute Treatment Of Migraine
20,982 views
63)
The Rise Of Drug-Resistant E.coli
20,612 views
64)
New Hope For Adults With 'Lazy Eye'
19,841 views
65)
Stress In Pregnancy Affects Baby's Immune System
19,775 views
66)
Three New Medical Schools Join AAMC Membership, USA
19,587 views
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Natural Viagra? "Horny Goat Weed" Shows Promise In Lab Studies
19,296 views
68)
First At-Home Screening Test For Amniotic Fluid Leakage During Pregnancy Now Available
19,194 views
69)
Aetna Introduces Dental-Only Insurance Plans For Individuals And Their Families
19,177 views
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Treatment Found For Psoriasis In Traditional Chinese Medicine
19,138 views
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Most Effective Weight Loss Diet Revealed
19,031 views
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New Data Show Patients Using AVONEX Reported Less Sick Leave And Short-Term Disability Costs
18,848 views
73)
What Is The Stone Age Diet?
18,725 views
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Chewing Gum May Help Reduce Stress According To New Research
18,707 views
75)
VIMPAT (lacosamide), A New Epilepsy Treatment For Adults With Partial Onset Seizures, Launched In The UK
18,605 views
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Combination Of 'Januvia' With Metformin Improved Markers Of Beta Cell Function And Provided Significant Glucose-lowering At One 1 And 2 Years
18,562 views
77)
Novel Oral Anticoagulant Pradaxa(R) (Dabigatran Etexilate) Approved By The European Commission
17,997 views
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Cat Owners Have Lower Heart Attack Risk, Study
17,654 views
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Grape Seed Extract Kills Cancer Cells In Lab
17,603 views
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Wyeth's Pristiq, A New Treatment For Major Depressive Disorder
17,479 views
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Smoking Associated With Both Anxiety And Depression
17,338 views
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Simple Blood Tests To Detect Myocardial Infarction
17,327 views
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Vitamin D A Surprising Champion Of Back Pain Relief, Report Says
17,316 views
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Bile Acids Test For Obstetric Cholestasis, A Serious Complication Of Pregnancy, UK
17,221 views
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Mesoblast Limited Stem Cells Regrow Knee Cartilage In Severe Post-Menopausal Osteoarthritis
17,081 views
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Top 5 Ways To Protect Your Hearing
17,006 views
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New Treatment For Chronic Hand Eczema Launched In UK - Toctino(R) (alitretinoin)
16,689 views
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Knowing The Difference Between Traditional Medicare And Medicare Advantage Plans Saves Money For People With Disabilities
16,659 views
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Goal-Oriented Behavior Demonstrated By 3-Year-Old Children
16,381 views
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PSD502 For Premature Ejaculation - Positive Outcomes From European Phase III Pivotal Trial
16,282 views
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BG-12, Biogen Idec's Novel Oral Compound Shown To Significantly Reduced Brain Lesions In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
16,051 views
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First Estradiol-based Oral Contraceptive Qlaira® Cleared For Market Launch In Europe
15,868 views
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Pfizer And Ranbaxy Settle Lipitor Patent Litigation Worldwide
15,759 views
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Poor Sleep Can Affect A Student's Grades, Increase Emotional, Behavioral Disturbance
15,633 views
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Orthokine Treatment Is Effective For Knee Arthritis, Even After Two Years - Long-Study Confirms Effectiveness Of Autologous Therapy
15,614 views
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Bad Breath Linked To Bacteria That Cause Stomach Ulcer And Cancer
15,381 views
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Seven Mistakes To Avoid When Seeking Social Security Disability Benefits
15,337 views
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Doctors Confirm First Successful Essure Tubal Ligation Reversal
15,295 views
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Medicare To Reimburse For The Bioness L300™ Foot Drop System For Spinal Cord Injury
15,281 views
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Breastfed Babies Need Extra Vitamin D
15,266 views
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Bottled Water No Purer Than Tap Water
15,114 views
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Femmenessence (Maca-GO) Balances Hormonal Fluctuation For Menopause Sufferers With All-Natural Alternative To HRT
14,865 views
103)
Human Computer Interaction In The Year 2020
14,849 views
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Thyroid Disease 101: Ten Facts Doctors Forget To Tell Patients
14,802 views
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Earwax Removal: National Guidelines Released
14,800 views
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Eating More Protein In The Morning Helps Dieters Retain Fullness Throughout The Day
14,737 views
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Dogs With Congestive Heart Failure Have Significantly Improved Survival Outcomes With Vetmedin(R) (pimobendan)
14,670 views
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Acupuncture And Success Of IVF
14,522 views
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Organ Transplant Waiting List Reaches High In U.S.
14,515 views
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Chronic Migraines Caused By A Hole In The Heart? "Highly Likely," New Research Says
14,511 views
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FDA Approves Astepro - Nasal Antihistamine In The Treatment Of Rhinitis
14,508 views
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Fritzl Says He Knew He Was Hurting His Daughter, "it Was Like An Addiction"
14,498 views
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Tune In To 'Watch Your Own Heart Attack' - British Heart Foundation Urges Nation Not To Miss Two Minute TV Event, UK
14,439 views
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Looking Older? How Square Is Your Jaw Line?
14,436 views
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Avoiding Induced Labor Is More Beneficial To Moms And Babies
14,398 views
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Case Of Patient "Cured" Of HIV Baffles Doctors
14,270 views
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Suicide Rate In Japan Still Climbing Despite Government Measures
14,253 views
118)
Abbott Receives FDA Approval For SIMCOR® (Niaspan® / Simvastatin), A Novel Combination Medicine For Comprehensive Cholesterol Management
14,245 views
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Pregnant Women Should Be Checked For Low Thyroid Levels - Due To Dangers To Mother And Unborn Child
14,022 views
120)
America's StriVectin The Only ''Great'' Serum For Mature, Aging Complexions, Says Leading British Newspaper
14,019 views
121)
Sub-Sonic Vibrating Device For Opening Eustachian Tube In Middle Ear Inflammation
13,904 views
122)
What Is ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
13,868 views
123)
New Hope For Treatment Of Severe Emphysema: Minimally Invasive Metal Implant Makes Its First Appearance At Berlin Congress
13,863 views
124)
5-LOXIN(R) Proven To Reduce The Symptoms Of Osteoarthritis In New Human Study Published In Arthritis Research And Therapy
13,593 views
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Successful IBS Treatment With Peppermint Oil, Antispasmodics, And Fiber
13,457 views
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Want To Lose Weight? Keep A Food Diary
13,385 views
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Bone Pain Can Be A Sign Of Myeloma - Patients And Doctors Join Forces To Raise Awareness Of Early Myeloma Diagnosis
13,332 views
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Scottish Study Shows One-Third Of Men With HIV Unaware Of Status; NHS Launches HIV Awareness Campaign
13,231 views
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HPV-Linked Oral Cancer In Men Increasing
13,008 views
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Researchers Studying Antioxidants To Reverse Lung Damage Caused By Smoking
12,895 views
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Decline In Teen Sex, Increase In Condom Use Level Off, CDC Study Says
12,882 views
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Spring Allergies: Five Ways To Stop Suffering This Season
12,825 views
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Fart Gas Helps Control Your Blood Pressure
12,817 views
134)
Naked Training - 28 Women Go Au Naturel To Fight Cancer, UK
12,747 views
135)
Low Vitamin D Levels Associated With Chronic Pain In Women
12,712 views
136)
Data Show Flector(R) Patch Yields Significant Pain Reduction For Acute Strains, Sprains And Contusions
12,618 views
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Getting Enough Sleep Will Help Raise Your Exam Scores - AASM To Teens
12,602 views
138)
Yoga And Meditation Change Gene Response To Stress
12,581 views
139)
FDA Clears Neurostar® TMS Therapy For The Treatment Of Depression
12,580 views
140)
Teva Announces Tentative Approval Of Generic Flomax(R) Capsules
12,579 views
141)
Study Of 31 Countries Finds Wide Variations In Cancer Survival Rates
12,529 views
142)
Acute Sore Throat: Antibiotics Should Normally Not Be Started Immediately
12,467 views
143)
Landmark ONTARGET(TM) Trial Demonstrates Micardis(R) Is Equally Effective As Ramipril, With Fewer Discontinuations
12,438 views
144)
Retired Optician And AMD Patient's Story After Taking Macushield Eye Supplements, UK
12,314 views
145)
Fluctuations In PSA And The Use Of Antibiotics
12,166 views
146)
Landmark ATHENA Study With Dronedarone (Multaq(R)) Shows 24% Reduction In Cardiovascular Hospitalisation Or Death In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
12,143 views
147)
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Supports Florida's New Patient Safety Solution
12,104 views
148)
Big Breakfast Helped Women Lose Weight
12,096 views
149)
How To Really Talk To Your Therapist: Four Collaborative Steps
12,094 views
150)
Lack Of Sleep And Rising Nighttime Blood Pressure Linked To Cardiovascular Disease
12,045 views
151)
Glamorization Of Drugs In Rap Music Linked To Greater Risk Of Alcohol And Drug Use Among Adolescents
12,032 views
152)
Watch How To Check Your Blood Pressure At Home
12,024 views
153)
Wisconsin Department Issues New Forward Health Cards To Members
12,013 views
154)
Your Face May Tell People What Kind Of Relationship You Seek
11,937 views
155)
'Light' Cigarettes Versus Regular Cigarettes
11,892 views
156)
Drugs In US Drinking Water
11,883 views
157)
Pradaxa - First New Oral Medication To Stop Blood Clotting In Over 50 Years Launched In Ireland Today
11,805 views
158)
FDA Approves Low-dose Regimen Of PREMARIN Vaginal Cream To Treat Moderate To Severe Postmenopausal Painful Sexual Intercourse
11,787 views
159)
Global Molecular Diagnostics Market To Reach 3.67 Billion Dollars By 2010, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
11,743 views
160)
As Ragweed Season Peaks, Keep Allergy Symptoms In Check
11,687 views
161)
Leading Blood Pressure Medication Diovan® With Diuretic Reduces Key Sign Of Artery Ageing Which Is Linked To Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke
11,572 views
162)
Identigene DNA Paternity Test Available Over-the-Counter At Rite Aid, Meijer Stores
11,530 views
163)
Alzheimer's Society Comment On Research Into Abdominal Obesity And Risk Of Dementia Published In Journal Of The American Academy Of Neurology
11,509 views
164)
Sex, Death And Rock & Roll - Teen Movie Makers Help Create Cutting Edge Anti-smoking Films
11,494 views
165)
Anti-Bacterial Personal Hygiene Products Triclosan And Triclocarban May Not Be Worth Potential Risks
11,475 views
166)
Plastic Surgery 2008 Conference: 'Fantastic 4' Of Breast Procedures Leave Women Extremely Satisfied
11,474 views
167)
ALS Stem Cell Breakthrough
11,433 views
168)
The Joint Commission Announces 2009 National Patient Safety Goals
11,433 views
169)
FDA Investigates Safety Of Asthma Drug Singulair
11,419 views
170)
Shocking Pictures To Appear On Cigarette Packets In UK On 1st October
11,392 views
171)
Insomnia Linked To High Blood Pressure
11,342 views
172)
McCain Says His Support Of Embryonic Stem Cell Research Is Unchanged
11,281 views
173)
Coping With Aches And Pains, From The Mayo Clinic
11,248 views
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The Characteristics Attractive Women Look For In A Mate
11,243 views
175)
Galvus(R), A New Treatment For Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Receives European Approval For Label Update Paving The Way For EU Launches
11,195 views
176)
Eating Disorders Among Teens: Now Almost A Fifth Are Affected, UK
11,181 views
177)
Reversal Of Alzheimer's Symptoms Within Minutes
11,114 views
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ACTEMRA Significantly Improves Symptoms For Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Who Did Not Respond Well To Standard Therapy
11,065 views
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Alcohol Linked To Surgery Risk
10,961 views
180)
Low-Calorie Sweeteners Are Helpful In Weight Control, Confirmed By Study
10,953 views
181)
Potentially Life-Threatening Conditions Revealed By Elevated Liver Enzymes
10,919 views
182)
FDA Approves Ferring Pharmaceuticals' Degarelix (Generic Name) For Treatment Of Advanced Prostate Cancer
10,904 views
183)
Plastic Surgeons Launch Skin Healing Gel
10,846 views
184)
Abbott Receives FDA Approval For TRILIPIX™, First And Only Fibrate Indicated For Use In Combination With A Statin For Cholesterol Management
10,845 views
185)
Polycarbonate Plastic Bottles Release Potentially Harmful Chemicals After Contact With Hot Liquids
10,822 views
186)
Chocolate 'Causes Weak Bones'
10,819 views
187)
Chewing Gum Health Scare
10,815 views
188)
Broccoli Could Reverse Diabetes Heart Damage, Study
10,668 views
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Active Video Games Increase Heart Rate And Calorie Expenditure In Children
10,655 views
190)
The Ethics Of Reproductive Technology Debated
10,650 views
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FDA Approves Pristiq For The Treatment Of Adult Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
10,639 views
192)
Pericarditis Inflammation That Mimics Heart Attack Symptoms
10,638 views
193)
Lotrel, A Single Pill Combination For Treating High Blood Pressure, Reduced Cardiovascular Events By 20% In High-Risk Patients
10,571 views
194)
NCCN Updates Breast Cancer Guidelines
10,559 views
195)
Caution For Pregnant Women Taking Antibiotics
10,520 views
196)
Silk'n(TM) Personal Light-Based Hair Removal Device Cleared By FDA
10,515 views
197)
Studying How Food Affects The Brain
10,495 views
198)
Unlocking The Inner-Savant In All Of Us
10,467 views
199)
Statins And Tendon Complications Linked
10,415 views
200)
New Hope For COPD Patients In Mucolytic Carbocisteine
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