One Drug, Two Different Purposes: Fight Colon Cancer and Fight Blindness.
The drug Avastin has two purposes, first it is used to fight colon cancer and the second purpose is to
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Health Care – General
State Variation in Health Care Service Utilization: United States, 2014
(Source – cdc.gov) Key findings Data from the National Health Interview Survey, 2014 The percentage of adults without a usual
Read MoreDid the FDA do the Right Thing?
On Wednesday of this week, The Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors as part
Read MoreHHS Awards over $260 Million to Health Centers Nationwide to Build and Renovate Facilities to Serve More Patients
(Source – hhs.gov) Today, HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced over $260 million in funding to 290 health centers in
Read MoreIs There Gunk On Your Greens? 4 Things To Know About The Listeria Recall
(By Lydia Zuraw for Kaiser Health News) Frozen vegetables are a staple in many diets, so a huge recall of
Read MoreDo You Have Computer Vision Syndrome or Digital-Related Eyestrain?
The American Optometric Association, which coined computer vision syndrome and digital related eyestrain as a group of vision related problems
Read MoreExpectant Moms: You Have Nine Months For Delivery Decisions, You Better Shop Around
(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) If you’re expecting, you might want to do some homework before choosing the
Read MoreSometimes a Pill is Not the Best Medicine
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends for young children ages 2 to 5 diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit and hyperactivity
Read MoreTop 3 Causes of Death in US: Heart Disease, Cancer and Medical Errors
In an analysis published in The BMJ, formerly the British Medical Journal, researchers at John Hopkins Medicine rank medical errors
Read MoreMore Action Needed Against Drug Abuse: Poll
(By Lisa Gillespie for Kaiser Health News) The fight against the growing abuse of prescription painkillers and heroin is not
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