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Early Initiation of HIV Therapy Improves Survival
April 6, 2009
Non-Caffeine Components of Coffee Improve Glucose Tolerance
April 3, 2009
Pet Owners at Risk for Fall-Related Injuries
April 2, 2009
More of Us Should Be Cutting Back on Salt
April 1, 2009
More Vitamin D May Be Key to Preventing Fractures
March 31, 2009


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NEW A more rational approach to antibiotics is needed
July 3, 2009
There are wide variations in antibiotic prescribing throughout Europe. A new study shows that these have no influence on the rate of recovery from acute cough. It's time to standardize antibiotic prescribing to protect us against antibiotic resistance.
NEW Overweight is linked to pancreatic cancer
July 3, 2009
Younger adults who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop pancreatic cancer, according to a new study. Obesity among older adults is found to decrease survival chances.
NEW Migraine is linked to brain lesions, study shows
July 3, 2009
Women with migraine have proved to have brain lesions detectable by scans. However, this does not mean that migraine will lead to brain disease. Future research in this area may shed new light upon how migraine affects brain function.


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I think my father is depressed but he won't admit it.
January 29, 2007
I am really worried about my aging father. He seems to have no interest in doing things or meeting people and has even lost his appetite. However he is in quite good health. Do you think he is depressed? and how can I help him?
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January 29, 2007
My father has had a stroke but has regained his physical abilities. His problem is a loss of confidence driving his car although he wants to return to driving.. He really needs his car as he lives a way from friends and activities. What can be done to help him?
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January 29, 2007
My brother has just been diagnosed with 'bipolar'. Is it hereditary? Are there any tests I can have? I'm really worried about this as my son has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.


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