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Health NewsEchoes for Athletes
Sudden cardiac death in athletes may be prevented by a further heart test
NaturalEnergy Drinks May be Risky
Caffeine infused beverages drawing scrutiny
Prescription DrugsDementia Drug Doing Well
Alzheimers drug improves scores on cognition tests in a phase 2 clinical trial
Mental HealthRisky Behavior and PTSD Go Hand in Hand
PTSD veterans more likely to engage in aggressive driving and unprotected sex
Mental HealthChildhood Abuse & Adult Smoking
Smoking cessation efforts may be more effective if childhood trauma is factored in
OTCHow Do Vitamins and Liver Cancer Mix?
Liver cancer risks associated positively and negatively with vitamins
Mental HealthNCAA Athletes & Concussions
Traumatic brain injuries finally recorded by NCAA athletic programs
Mental HealthSchizophrenia & Substance Abuse
Substance use disorders in schizophrenics has a new report to show latest stats
Prescription DrugsNew HIV Advice: Start Treatment Sooner
HIV treatment guidelines advises starting antiretrovirals earlier
Health NewsIndoor Tanning: Cancerous and Deadly
Melanoma cases and deaths linked to tanning bed use
Mental HealthDepression and Substance Abuse
Chronic pain patients with depressive symptoms may be at risk for substance misuse
Prescription DrugsMerck HIV Drug Demonstrates Efficacy
Isentress response in previously untreated adults
Health NewsHow do Babies Breathe While Co-Sleeping
Co sleeping increases risky breathing but likely not significant danger for healthy babies
Mental HealthToo Many Carbs Bad for the Brain
Dementia risk was increased for elderly people who got most of their calories from carbs
Mental HealthFinancial Strain & Child Abuse
Physical abuse and head injury rates higher in tougher financial times
Prescription DrugsHeroin Use on the Rise
OxyContin reformulation makes getting high more difficult so users have turned to heroin
NaturalKids Get Inspired by the Olympics
Olympic games encourage kids to exercise
Health NewsLung Disease is a Killer
Lung disease doubled yet public awareness is minimal
Health NewsHPV Infection May Extend Cancer Patient Lives
Oropharyngeal cancer survival better in those with HPV
Health NewsFactors that Affect Health Care Quality
Childhood seizure data is examined for inpatient cost and length amongst groups
Mental HealthFacebook Use Isn’t a Sign of Depression
Depression and social networking site usage are not necessarily linked
NaturalCan Antioxidants Prevent Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic cancer risks lowered with higher antioxidant intake
Health NewsFirst American Woman in Space Has Died
Sally Ride Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
Mental HealthBabies' Brains Hindered by Alcohol
Fetal alcohol syndrome may cause only developmental problems without physical symptoms