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Heart Attack Risk Quickly Follows RA Diagnosis

Heart attack risk significantly increases one year after rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis, new research suggests.

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ADHD Risky Behavior, Dangerous Situations, and Treatments

WebMD discusses why those with untreated or undiagnosed ADHD may exhibit dangerous or risky behavior and how they can find help.

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BPA Can Rub Off From Receipts, Money, Study Finds

Bisphenol A or BPA, a common chemical found in plastics and other consumer products that’s been linked with reproductive harm and other ills, can also be transferred to the skin from cash register receipts and dollar bills, according to a new investigation by two environmental advocacy groups.

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Flame Retardant Found in Butter

Extremely high levels of a fire retardant found in a sample of butter show the need for better monitoring of the nation’s food supply, researchers say.

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Stress Fear Management – Angel Dental Care – El Monte, California Family Dentist

Today, with the many advances in dentistry, many or all of these fears can be eliminated. At Angel Dental Care, our number one priority is minimizing or eliminating discomfort.

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FDA Panel Supports New Obesity Drug

An FDA advisory committee today voted 13-7 in favor of approving a new medication aimed at aiding people in losing weight and maintaining that weight loss.

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Elizabeth Edwards Dies of Cancer

Elizabeth Edwards, 61, died of cancer this morning at her home in North Carolina, according to media reports.

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Combining PTSD, Stop-Smoking Therapies Works

People with military-related posttraumatic stress disorder have a better chance of quitting smoking if their PTSD therapy is combined with clinical treatment for fighting their nicotine habit, new research indicates.

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Concussion Symptoms May Differ in Girls and Boys

A new study looking at concussions in high school athletes suggests that girls may describe those head injuries differently than boys do.

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Blood Test May Detect Heart Damage Years Before Symptoms Appear

A newer, more sensitive version of a blood test used to help diagnose heart attacks may have a much wider application as a screening tool for early heart damage, new research suggests.

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