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Health News Recent research findings and health updates.
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Drug abuse generally in decline among teens, survey finds While fewer teens are drinking, smoking or using drugs overall, experts say there's still more work to do. Read more |
Americans falling short of healthy heart goals, report shows Americans have made great strides over the last few decades at reducing heart attack and stroke rates. But that could largely unravel unless people get better control over their diet and exercise habits. Read more |
Most people with heartburn don't need upper endoscopy, new guidelines say "The evidence indicates that upper endoscopy is indicated in patients with heartburn only when accompanied by other serious symptoms, such as difficult or painful swallowing, bleeding, anemia, weight loss, or recurrent vomiting," said David L. Bronson, MD, president of the American College of Physicians. Read more |
'Fake marijuana' responsible for thousands of emergency department visits “The use of synthetic cannabinoids can cause serious, lasting damage, particularly in young people," said Gil Kerlikowske, director of the Office of Drug Control Policy. Read more |
Mental illness affects many Americans In the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, one in five adults said that they had experienced some form of mental illness in the previous year. Read more |
Men's Health Health information especially for men.
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Dad's role in a healthy pregnancy It takes two to make a bouncing baby, and you're half the equation. Read more |
Most people with heartburn don't need upper endoscopy, new guidelines say "The evidence indicates that upper endoscopy is indicated in patients with heartburn only when accompanied by other serious symptoms, such as difficult or painful swallowing, bleeding, anemia, weight loss, or recurrent vomiting," said David L. Bronson, MD, president of the American College of Physicians. Read more |
Home, clean home Routine cleaning and disinfecting helps reduce household germs. Read more |
Too sick to work? If you’re sick, you may do more harm than good in your workplace. Read more |
Is there a cure for the wintertime blues? Seasonal affective disorder can make winter a season of sadness. Read more |
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