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Acceptance of chronic illness helps people 'move on'
According to new research, chronically ill patients who give up hope that they will get better are actually happier than people who have not accepted their condition. Read Summary > -
Early use of some pain meds may prevent Alzheimer's
Scientists working with mice have found that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from a young age may help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Read Summary > -
Lack of health care worsens women's quality of life: WHO
Though women generally live longer than men worldwide, scientists say that women are not able to "reach their full human potential" because their critical medical needs are not being met. Read Summary > -
How to pay less for prescription drugs
The U.S. recession has made it more difficult than ever for people to afford their prescription medications, but according to one expert, there are several options for helping make meds more affordable. Read Summary > -
House passes healthcare reform bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark healthcare reform after a 14-hour day of debate, with only one Republican backing the measure along with 219 Democrats. Read Summary > -
Childhood abuse linked to osteoarthritis
University of Toronto researchers have found that adults who experienced childhood physical abuse are 56 percent more likely to have osteoarthritis than people who were not abused. Read Summary > -
FDA approves topical NSAID pain med
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug called Pennsaid. Read Summary > -
Radiation from medical scans skyrocketing
Scientists say exposure to radiation from medical procedures has risen 600 to 700 percent in the past 20 years, and it is now the biggest source of radiation for Americans. Read Summary >
