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Special Needs Kids Need Love Too
Being bullied or left out can make any kid sad, but for kids who already have to deal with health problems, the lack of social support can really take an emotional toll.
Way Too Many Preemies
The report card for preterm births across the world doesn't show the U.S. ahead of the curve. In fact, preterm births are the leading cause of newborn death in the U.S.
"A Little Dab'll Do Ya"
If you're old enough, you'll appreciate the tagline for Bryl-creem - "a little dab'll do ya " The concept is easy - just takes a little to look great. And this idea works with weight, too  - particularly for postmenopausal women. Take off a dab or two and you'll see and feel a difference.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Shows Positive Results
Roche announced that the SUMMACTA study met its primary endpoint, showing comparable efficacy of the subcutaneous (SC) formulation of RoACTEMRA ( tocilizumab , known as ACTEMRA outside Europe) 162 mg weekly compared to 8 mg/kg RoACTEMRA intravenous (IV) formulation every 4 weeks.
Emergency Hand Surgeons in Short Supply
Injuries to the hand, fingers or wrist are among the most common at hospital emergency rooms, yet few medical facilities have hand surgeons capable of treating these patients on call.
Autism Diagnosis Rules Likely to Change
Next year, the American Psychiatric Association will likely revise how autism is defined.  Years of research about the complex nature of the disorder is leading to new diagnostic rules.
Onset Age of Alzheimer’s may Predict Symptoms
Alzheimer’s disease is typically divided into two categories: early onset and late onset. New research shows that the specific types of deficits experienced may be related to the type or onset age of the disorder.
Living Long with Diabetes
Being diagnosed with diabetes is not a death sentence. While there is no cure for the condition, there are treatments that can prevent and delay the complications of diabetes, even in elderly people.
High Infection Risk in Kids with RA
For many children with rheumatoid arthritis, drug treatment is one of the few ways to stop the pain. Some of these medications, however, may be raising patients' risk of infection.
Lifestyle Matters
Chronic diseases despise a healthy, oxygen rich, low-inflammation environment. The diseases that hang on and around have trouble getting a foothold in healthy bodies. Even cancer tends to ignore those who insist on eating more whole than processed foods, staying active and attaining and maintaining their ideal weight. Because all this healthy stuff helps to prevent, treat and sometimes even reverse chronic diseases, including cancer. The wealth of health behaviors It's well-established that being overweight, physically inactive and eating certain types of food, such as red ...
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