Do you always need surgery for a collarbone fracture?
Q. I am a 20-year-old female college student who last week broke my collarbone when…
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Why fractures are so problematic for older people
There are things that can be done — both before and after a broken bone…
New federally funded clinics emphasize abstinence, natural family planning
Obria focuses on a “couple” — as opposed to a woman as an individual —…
States are all over the map when it comes to transgender health care
Medicaid rules in several states exclude sexual reassignment treatment, others allow it. Advocates argue restrictions…
The Big Number: Thousands of children under 5 injured by exposure to perfume, nail polish, other personal care products
More than 64,000 children under age 5 were treated during a 15-year span, a report…
Spinal stenosis: Everything you need to know
Spinal stenosis occurs when compression in the spine causes pain, numbness, and weakness, usually in…
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Study introduces ‘the Big Bang Theory of migraine’
A new study finds a link between migraine and signs of early puberty. The scientists…
Top 10 evidence based supplements for anxiety
Previous research has shown that some natural supplements — including vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and…
19 Deaths in Costa Rica Tied to Tainted Alcohol, Officials Say
Health officials confiscated 30,000 bottles of alcohol and suspect the deaths were caused by methanol…
New study explains the molecular mechanism for the therapeutic effects of cilantro
Herbs, including cilantro, have a long history of use as folk medicine anticonvulsants. Until now,…