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Health NewsApple a Day Doesn't Always Keep Doctor Away
Skin and joint problems lead patients to doctors offices most often
OTCDeodorant or Deodor-not?
Social norms determine whether people without body odor still wear deodorant
Health NewsTime for Practice, Time for Play
Fewer injuries occurred among athletes who had unstructured play time
Prescription DrugsSocial Media Impacts Cancer Rx Adherence
Breast cancer survivors take to social media to discuss aromatase inhibitor side effects
Mental HealthAt the Root of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can develop from a discrepancy between ideal body image and perfectionism
Prescription DrugsIlevro Suspension Released For Cataract Surgery Pain
Ilevro demonstrated clinical efficacy in treating postoperative pain and inflammation
Health NewsGot HIV? Higher Pneumonia Risk With Smoking
HIV positive people may have high risk for bacterial pneumonia if they smoke
Health NewsIs Getting Active Enough for Kids?
Extra physical activity for obese kids did not make a huge difference in their BMI
Health NewsOverweight? Better Drive Safely
Obese individuals in car crashes more likely to die than those of normal weight
Mental HealthReducing Child Abuse & Neglect
Child abuse and neglect prevention may include healthcare professional interventions
Mental HealthDocs May Ask About Domestic Violence
Intimate partner violence screenings to be done by gynecologists and obstetricians
Health NewsFewer Kids Up to Date on Shots
Vaccination delays and parent refusals of vaccine are increasing among children
Mental HealthKids' ADHD Rates Rise Over Decade
ADHD diagnoses increasing among kids over the past ten years
Health NewsThe Pressure's On: Kidney Damage after Pregnancy
Kidney disease risk after pregnancy higher in women with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy
Prescription DrugsDefusing RA with Enbrel
Enbrel plus methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis led to sustained low disease activity
Health NewsEat This, It's Okay
Diet choices may not affect heart health among older populations
Health NewsSafe on the Walk to School
Pedestrian injuries decreasing since Safe Routes to School program was implemented
Health NewsMore Weight, More Gout
Gout rates higher among those with higher BMI
Health NewsHow Safe is Your Playground?
Chicago neighborhood playgrounds safety scores are improving but still low
Health NewsNo Extra Iron Needed for Tiny Tots
Iron supplements for underweight premature babies does not appear helpful
Health NewsOpioids and Driving Don't Mix
Opioid prescriptions may increase the risk of car accidents among drivers
Health NewsAre Genetics Responsible For Your Migraines?
Migraine with aura may be more common when there is family history of epilepsy
Health NewsGraphic Image Tobacco Warnings
Tobacco labels with graphic images of negative health outcomes detered diverse groups
Mental HealthLose Weight in 140 Characters
Tweeting support helps individuals shed weight