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Coping with Overactive Bladder
Roughly 33 million Americans have OAB. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to cope. Read on to learn about a few ways to make life with OAB more manageable.
New Guidelines: When to Use Epinephrine
Getting the right treatment in an allergy emergency can be the difference between life and death. An expert panel weighed in on these emergencies.
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
According to UNICEF, breastfeeding gives kids the healthiest start in life and is one of the simplest, smartest and most cost-effective ways there is to ensure that a baby stays healthy. While you may already know some health benefits of breastfeeding, some of them may surprise you. So if you’re thinking of having a child or are already expecting, read on to learn more.
Keeping Kids Active When Summer Ends
When it's summertime, kids tend to spend their days playing outside or splashing around at the pool. And all that activity is a good thing. But how can you help keep your kid's activity level up when school starts again?
Dangerous Weight Loss Linked to Common Dementia Rx
It's probably not your imagination that Grandma is becoming increasingly fragile over time. And her dementia medication may be partly to blame.
Rare Brain Infections Tied to MS Rx
FDA is warning that a case of definite progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) and a case of probable PML have been reported in patients taking Gilenya (fingolimod) for multiple sclerosis (MS).
Understanding Chiari Malformations
Chiari Malformations (CM) are rare structural defects in the cerebellum (the structure located at the back of the brain). CMs may develop when the skull is smaller than normal, causing the cerebellum and brain stem to be pushed down into the spinal canal.
Enterovirus D68 — What Parents Need To Know
An enterovirus is a term for viruses that live in the human digestive tract and cause a range of different symptoms, from mild to serious. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), non-polio enteroviruses cause about 10 to 15 million infections in the US each year. 
How Heart Attacks Affect Life Expectancy
After a heart attack, life expectancy can depend on many factors. Now new evidence suggests that even a patient's sex and skin color may play a role.
Battling the Back-to-School Blues
With the excitement of heading back to school — reuniting with friends, meeting new teachers, readying school supplies — can also come plenty of anxiety and stress.
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