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First Cord Blood Product Gets FDA Stamp of Approval
For the first time, U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials have given the green light to an umbilical cord blood product that could be used in stem cell transplants for patients with blood cancer, or metabolic or immune disorders.
Meeting the Challenge of Adult ADHD
James Carville, Sir Richard Branson, Michael Phelps, Howie Mandel…what do these famous people have in common? They all have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Depression and Stress Ages Us
Stress seems to be a regular experience in today's fast-paced world, while depression affects 15 million of us. The two often go hand-in-hand.
Multiple Sclerosis and Depression Mixture
Dealing with a debilitating disease is challenging on its own. Add depression on top of it, and the burden of disease is crippling. For many patients with MS, that's reality.
What Cancer and Corkscrews Have in Common
Our DNA is assaulted every day by everything from chemicals and toxins to various sources of radiation. Even low doses of x-radiation (X-rays) can break our DNA, which can lead to cancer if not repaired. Scientists are studying how all of this may impact cancer therapies.
Stroke Risk Not Improved After Surgery
Following a mini-stroke patients are at a heightened risk for a stroke.  Many take precautions to make sure that doesn't happen. However, some methods for stroke prevention are not proving to be effective protection.
The Shape of Arthritis
Your risk of osteoarthritis is higher if you are obese, have had joint injuries, or overuse your joints. But can the shape of your joint play a role in arthritis?
Getting it Right the First Time
Oral cancers are on the rise, and yet accurately diagnosing the disease remains somewhat problematic. Researchers have found that two existing tests can be used to diagnose a particular type of this cancer.
Therapy Can Aid Dementia Caregivers With Depression
Family members who care for patients suffering from dementia are frequently under stress and are more at risk of suffering from depression. A specialized type of psychotherapy may help.
COPD: Not Just a Smoker's Disease
"I stopped smoking years ago, but a lung-function test…showed that I had COPD," says actor and comedian Robert Klein. And that's the reality of smoking: every cigarette damages your lungs a little more and raises your risk of COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
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