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Read the Winter 2013 Issue

In this Issue


	NIH Research: Dr. Harold Varmus, "Cancers: A Constellation of Diseases" NIH Research: Dr. Harold Varmus, "Cancers: A Constellation of Diseases" Harold Varmus, M.D., is Director of the NIH National Cancer Institute and co-winner of a Nobel Prize for studies of the genetic basis of cancer. Continue reading, "Cancers: A Constellation of Diseases"


	Understanding and Preventing Lung Cancer Understanding and Preventing Lung Cancer Early Detection Is the Key Lung Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments & Research Questions to Ask Your Health Professional Smoking and Lung Cancer: It's Never Too Late to Quit


	Feature: Osteoarthritis Living Better with Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis Basics: The Joint and Its Parts Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment "No Pills Yet..." Research Findings


	Feature: Autism Spectrum Disorders Dan Marino Helping Those with Autism Spectrum Disorders What Are Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)? Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment & Research


	Feature: Alcohol Use and Abuse Understanding Alcohol Use Across Your Lifespan Alcohol Use Disorders Alcohol Use Research Findings Tips You Can Try to Reduce Alcohol Consumption


	New NIH-funded Ultrasound Technology Is Changing Lives Around The World A handheld ultrasound imaging device is helping to dramatically improve patient care all over the world.


	HealthLines Biggest Loser Study Shows Diet Plus Exercise Pays Off Get Moving, Live Longer This Is Your Brain on Freestyle Rap Women and Migraines Alcohol and Pregnancy: The Long-Term Consequences


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