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Prescription DrugsUnnecessary Rx for Anorexia
Anorexia nervosa patients given antidepressants or antipsychotics which do not help
Prescription DrugsDrawn Out Rx for Kidney Disease Kids
Nephrotic syndrome relapse rates not improved through extended steroid use
Health NewsCostly Care for Diabetes
Diabetes care costs increased with poorer blood sugar control and worsening kidney function
Health NewsMarketing Booze to Teens
Alcohol marketing and brand placement is overlapping the underage market
Health NewsSick Longer = Kids in Hospital Longer
Children with chronic health problems use hospital resources most often
Health NewsNot All Head Injury Scans Are Equal
MRIs are more accurate than CT for determining traumatic brain injury damage and outcomes
Mental HealthRisk Factors That May Identify Child Abuse
Childhood physical abuse is high risk when parents are unemployed divorced or addicted
Health NewsSoldier's Heart Clogged
Atherosclerosis among soldiers has dropped but those with the disease often go undiagnosed
Health NewsOlympians are Not Healthier Than Golfers
Energy demands of various Olympic sports do not affect death rates among former athletes
Mental HealthLess Social With Eating Disorders
Anorexia and bulimia often occur in people who do not enjoy social interactions
Mental HealthTell Me How You Really Feel, Kiddo
Toddler language development linked to less anger and frustration in preschool
Health NewsGo Ahead, Get Ovaries Screened
Ovarian cancer screening for those with genetic risk is stressful but not overly so
Health NewsIt's Cold, But Working Out is Cool
Exercising in the cold made a little easier with these fitness tips
Mental HealthDangerous Day-Dreaming Drivers
Mind wandering linked to car crashes
Health NewsSpike in Protein Flags Cancer Growth
Prostate cancer progression may be found early by elevated levels of protein
Health NewsBest to Treat Stroke Symptoms in a Hospital
Stroke symptoms treated at hospitals with alteplase have better outcomes
Health NewsTo Boldly Go Into Space…Has Risks
Cosmic space radiation may cause brain problems like Alzheimer's
Mental HealthCan Recessions Increase Health Risks?
High unemployment and poor economy may increase later teen risk for unhealthy behavior
Mental HealthLinking Dementia and Depression?
Depression linked to cognitive impairment and dementia in seniors
Prescription DrugsNew Rx for Hard-to-Treat TB
Sirtura approved by FDA to treat multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves First Anti-Diarrheal Drug for HIV/AIDS Patients
Fulyzaq is the second botanical drug approved by the agency
Prescription DrugsDon't be Wowed by WOW
Supplements contain hidden ingredients
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Sirturo as Tuberculosis Option
Sirturo part of combo therapy for multidrug resistant TB
Health NewsEyes on Multiple Sclerosis
Pace of retinal layer thinning may indicate MS disease progression