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The Last Word
Commentary: Increasing Stroke Awareness
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Features
FDA Science Forum: Advancing
Public Health
Consumers are invited to discuss generic drugs, personalized medicine, and
nutrition with FDA experts during a free session.
Teen Tanning Hazards
The FDA discourages teen-agers from using tanning devices.
Multiple
Sclerosis: An Update
Revised Dietary Guidelines To
Help Americans Live Healthier Lives
With nearly two-thirds of Americans overweight, the latest revision of the
federal dietary guidelines emphasizes calorie control and physical activity.
Cover
Story
Brain Attack: A Look at Stroke Prevention and Treatment
Hereís the latest information on the third-leading cause of death for Americans.
Incredible Journey Through
the Digestive System
You might find this one a little hard to swallow. The PillCam is the latest
tool for health care providers to get a look at the digestive tract.
Helpful Treatments Keep People
With Arthritis Moving
Experts give advice on managing the crippling pain and inflammation of arthritis.
Radiofrequency Identification
Technology: Protecting the Drug Supply
Electronic tags can track drugs as they move through the distribution process.
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