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On My Mind
As recently as the 1950s, Whitaker contends, the four major mental disorders—depression,…
Patient-Centered Approach to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (podcast)
An initial diagnosis of cancer is enough bad news for anyone, but…
Addressing Chronic Diseases Would Reduce Debt, Generate Savings
September 20, 2011 September 20, 2011This week, President Barack Obama shared his…
How 12 Million are Putting “The Big C” Behind Them
Thank God television and movie script writers are starting to “get it.”…
Recalls–More Wipes With Low Levels of Bacteria-Bar Codes, Anyone?
I have had this 2 year campaign for using bar codes on…
Antibiotics’ Scary Future
“What people might not know about resistance,” says Eric Utt, a former…
Elderly Women With Sleep Apnea at Higher Risk for Dementia
@Comstock, Getty ImagesElderly women with sleep apnea had an 85% higher risk…
Multi-Faceted Effort to Increase Alzheimer Disease Awareness Launches
Alzheimer dementia continues to be among the most heavily researched and funded…