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Got Migraines? Check Your Heart
Women who have been diagnosed with migraines may have a slightly raised risk of heart disease events and heart-related death, a new study found.
Childproofing Your Home
Whether your child is starting to crawl or has just been born, it’s never too early to childproof your home. Check out these 9 easy steps.
Infection Risk After Heart Surgery
Severe obesity may increase the risk of infection after coronary artery bypass surgery, according to a new study.
Rare Liver Disease Gets First New Rx in Years
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).
FDA Approves Multiple Sclerosis Rx
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
Women with AFib May Face Another Risk
A 20-year study of nearly 35,000 women found that those who were diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib) may have a raised risk of cancer.
Salt, Kidney Disease and Heart Problems
For patients with kidney disease, too much salt could raise heart disease risk, a new study found.
Smoking and Kidney Function in African-Americans
Cigarette smoking may increase kidney disease risk among African-Americans, according to a new study.
An Implant to Treat Opioid Dependence
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first buprenorphine implant for opioid dependence.
Obesity and Kidney Disease: What Some Don't Know
In the case of patients with obesity and their risk of kidney disease, what they don't know might hurt them — and many don't know, a new study found.