February 6, 2012 New pill helps vanquish fibroids The first pill to treat uterine fibroids, a common problem in pre-menopausal women, has performed well in two European clinical studies.  [Read Full Text]   [Permalink]

February 6, 2012 Good news for diabetics? Limb amputation necessitated by severe circulatory problems is one of the most frightening risks that diabetics face. Thus the results of a new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide welcome news: Lower-limb amputations due to diabetes complications dropped 65 percent from 1996 to 2008, the researchers report in Diabetes Care. [Read Full Text]   [Permalink]

February 6, 2012 Mom and Dad: Your turn to roll up your sleeves! When we talk about vaccinations, we usually focus on children. However, a new report by the CDC shows that too many adults are shirking the immunizations that they need. [Read Full Text]   [Permalink]

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