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Health NewsMaking a Serious Illness Even Rarer
Pneumococcal meningitis has high rate of death and disability but vaccine helps
Mental HealthMore Pillow Time, Less Weight Worries for Teens
Too little sleep for teens linked to unhealthy weight control behaviors like purging and fasting
Prescription DrugsAre Your Teens Up to Date on Their Shots?
Vaccination rates among teens for several vaccines up but HPV vaccine rates slowing
Mental HealthDepression Different for Men Than Women
Depressive symptoms differed between genders but rate of depression likely similar
Prescription DrugsTaking Antidepressants When the Baby's Due
Antidepressants taken around baby delivery slightly increased risk for bleeding after giving birth
Prescription DrugsMystery Surrounds HPV Vaccination Patterns
HPV vaccination initiation rates lower in black and Hispanic women
Prescription DrugsThe Long and Winding Cancer Road
Hodgkin lymphoma survivors may have increased risk of stomach cancer
Health NewsAn Apple a Day Keeps the Diabetes Away?
Type 2 diabetes risk and fruit consumption associated in new study
Health NewsUrine May Give Sign of Mental Decline
Diabetes patients may be at risk of cognitive decline if protein persists in urine
Health NewsSalad Plant Back In Business
Cyclospora linked salad producer approved by FDA to resume production after environmental assessment
Prescription DrugsWhen Meds Aren't Kept Out of Reach
Accidental opioid ingestion by children usually due to medication accessibility
NaturalChoosing Alternative Treatments for RA
Rheumatoid arthritis alternative treatments utilized often by African American patients
Prescription DrugsStaying Informed to Stay on Medication
Poor medication adherence linked to limited ability to comprehend health information
Prescription DrugsFDA Investigating Rare Brain Infection in Patient Taking Gilenya (fingolimod)
Patient with possible MS diagnosis developed serious brain infection
Mental HealthSmoking Losing Popularity Among Teens
Teen smoking and illegal tobacco sales have fallen consistently for over a decade
NaturalBreast Cancer Survivors Battling Brittle Bones
Breast cancer survivors not benefitting from calcium and vitamin D supplementations
Health NewsWho Should Get Tested For HIV?
Universal and targeted HIV screening show similar effectiveness
Mental HealthMental Illness Slowed Flow of Productive Juices
Mental illness responsible for many years of productivity lost to disability
Prescription DrugsThe Risk of Fighting Fungus During Pregnancy
Fluconazole antifungal medication during pregnancy does not increase overall birth defect risks
Health NewsDrinking Could Be Cancerous for Young Women
Breast cancer risks higher in women who drink between menarche and first pregnancy
Mental HealthSharing a Womb and Sharing Autism
Siblings of autistic individuals are more likely to develop autism, according to a population study
Mental HealthGrandma, What a Big Job You Have!
Grandmothers more likely to feel depressed if they primarily take care of grandchildren
Prescription DrugsControlling Diabetes and Cancer Risks
Metformin may lower risks for various solid tumors and cancer deaths
Prescription DrugsWeighing the Flu Shot Risks
Guillain Barre syndrome risk greater with influenza than from flu vaccine