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Drugs that Work for RA Patients
If you have to take medication for your rheumatoid arthritis, you want options. When it comes to choosing which drug is right for you, you also want to know how well those drug options work.
Lower Cancer Rates with Glucophage
Glucose, the sugar found in the blood, is a key part of the body's metabolism and is used by every cell in the human body.
Adding Fiber Changes Your Critters
There's a small group of scientists very concerned about how the huge changes in what we put in our mouth over the last century has changed our guts.
Understanding Angelman Syndrome
For families and caretakers of those with Angelman syndrome, research into causes of seizures is vital, as the consequences of seizures can range from disruption of daily life to death.
Diabetes Drugs May Increase Risks
Just as diabetes is a complex disease, treating diabetes also can be complicated. Some patients need only diet and exercise, while others need medications.
Anxious with Arthritis
The pain of arthritis can seem ever-present. Eventually, that pain can become more than physical; it can dampen your day and sour your mood.
Michael Phelps: Gearing Up for Gold
Michael Phelps is a household name. But that doesn’t mean that Phelps didn’t have to give it his all to qualify for each of his seven events in the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The Big Finish for Sarcoma
Drug research takes years of development, and there comes a day when hard data reveals whether the drug actually works the way it did in the lab.
Are Lesbians in More Danger Than Straight Women?
Did you know that lesbian and bisexual women report the highest rates of abuse and assault among women? A focus on gender presentation within this group may lead to better support methods.
Feeling Young Leads to Thinking Young
Feeling young at any age may influence the way you think. New research shows that it may even influence your scores on a dementia test.