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Global Look at Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder and symptoms are found throughout the world, but people throughout the world may not have access to mental health treatment.
FDA issues first new rules under Food Safety Modernization Act
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced two new regulations that will help ensure the safety and security of foods in the United States.
Seve Ballesteros Loses Fight with Brain Cancer
Seve Ballesteros gained international attention when at only 19 he came in second at the famed British Open. The Spanish golfer went on to win five major championships.
Working Too Much and Eating Out More
It is becoming increasingly difficult for parents to go to work, then come home and make dinner, and spend quality time with the family. Frequently, 'making dinner' gets cut for quicker options.
Avoid What's Ailin' You
Avoid! Avoid! Avoid! This should be the motto during allergy season for those suffering. Does pollen bother you? Keep windows closed.
Two Visits Are Better than One
Before someone goes through heart surgery doctors need to evaluate the heart's ability to pump blood. The test performed can be harmful to patients' kidneys. However, researchers found a way that may reduce the risk of kidney damage.
Red Rover Red Rover Asthma Pill Come Over
Many parents struggle to get their asthmatic children to properly use their steroid inhalers. Hope has arrived. A groundbreaking new study reports that asthma management may be getting a lot easier.
Manly Men Get More Advice
Weight is often a touchy subject to discuss. When and under what circumstances is it okay for someone to talk about it? Would it be better if it was a doctor or physician?
Cholesterol May Not Be so Bad After All
Most people have heard about good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, but what do you really know about it? Yeah, sure bad cholesterol is to blame at times for blocked arteries, but what else?
Hang Out Together, Get Fat Together
Where do we get our self image from? How do we determine what an ideal body size is? Body image is very important to many women because looking good often makes someone feel good.