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OTCPfizer And Astrazeneca Combine for OTC Nexium
Nexium to launch over the counter in 2014
Mental HealthADHD Treatment May Reduce Smoking Risk
Teens with ADHD who receive treatment may be less likely to start smoking
Mental HealthDrug-Alcohol Combo is Dangerous
Substance abuse treatment programs saw too many drug and alcohol combo admissions
Mental HealthPot Unsafe While Pregnant
Fetal development of the central nervous system can be impaired by potent marijuana
Prescription DrugsFilling Prescriptions Before It’s Time
Methylphenidate prescriptions for ADHD may overlap and contribute to stimulant drug abuse
Health NewsMarriage Matters for Men
Testicular cancer and marriage mix well
NaturalObesity May Speed-Up Cognitive Decline
Obesity linked to a faster rate of cognitive decline with age
Mental Health"Top Gun" Director Tony Scott Dies
Director Tony Scott fatally jumped from bridge in Los Angeles
Mental Health"SuperMoms" More Prone to Depression
Intensive parenting accounts for mixed findings on parent satisfaction and mental health
Mental HealthHolding On Too Tight
Hoarders brains scans analyzed
Prescription DrugsOld VS. New Antipsychotics
Second generation antipsychotics may be just about the same results
Mental HealthPeace can Exist Post-Divorce
Raising children after divorce does not have to be conflict
Health NewsRisks for Stillbirth Relate to Baby Size
Stillbirths most common among very large and very small developing babies
NaturalIf Mama is Snoring...
Sleep apnea in women not so unusual and linked to obesity
Mental HealthChecked Your Teens' Texts Lately?
Sexting among teens linked to riskier sexual behaviors
Mental HealthYour Spouse Can Help With PTSD
Cognitive behavioral conjoint therapy may help couples cope with PTSD symptoms
Health NewsThe Top 5 West Nile Outbreak Facts
West nile outbreak hits Dallas hard
Mental HealthApproaching Painkillers Differently
Opioid addiction may become a thing of the past if painkillers no longer trigger a reward
Prescription DrugsFive More Months of Life
Advanced prostate cancer responds to Enzalutamide
Prescription DrugsRA Drugs Carry Similar Risk
Rheumatoid arthritis patients taking different TNF inhibitors may have similar risk of death
Mental HealthDrug Abuse & PTSD
Treating people with post traumatic stress and addiction
OTCPlain Cigarette Packaging
Cigarette packaging may make labels more effective
Prescription DrugsDiabetic Death Risk Drops with Statins
Type 2 diabetes patients on statin drugs have lower mortality risk
Mental HealthMeds & Therapy Are Best for Depression
Antidepressants combined with psychotherapy had the best results against depression