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FDA Approves Blood Pump System
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Impella 2.5 System, a miniature blood pump system intended to help certain patients maintain stable heart function and circulation during certain high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (HRPCI) procedures.
No Thyroid Symptoms? No Thyroid Screening
Unless you’re pregnant or experiencing symptoms, thyroid screening is one medical test that's probably OK to skip.
3 Major Changes in New Diabetes Guidelines
As medicine evolves, the health care community must keep up with the newest ideas. For patients with diabetes, some recent changes may be important.
Amy's Recalls Products for Health Risk
Amy’s Kitchen, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 73,897 cases of select code dates and manufacturing codes of select products.
Parents Smoking Might Be Heartbreaker for Kids
Many parents may try to step away from their children when they smoke, but children exposed to even small amounts of smoke may grow up to have heart problems.
Quick & Healthy Bites on the Go
In honor of National Nutrition Month, here are some quick and healthy meal ideas to suit your busy, active lifestyle.
How Stress Management Could Help Breast Cancer Patients
Stress, sadness and depression are common to breast cancer patients. Learning to manage those feelings early on, however, could help patients for years to come.
Procedure May Lower Parkinson's Pain
Pain is a common symptom of Parkinson's disease, and for many patients, it's an everyday reality. A new procedure, however, could reduce this pain.
New Warnings for Hepatitis C Rx
Taken with a heart medication, two hepatitis C drugs might pose some serious health risks.
Exercise: It May Not Stop Falls, but It Could Still Help
When it comes to falls and fractures, an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. While supplements may improve older people's health, exercise remains the best way to boost strength and mobility and help prevent serious falls.
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