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Mental HealthA Black Eye in Teen Romance
Teen dating violence victims have poorer mental health outcomes as adults
Mental HealthPicking the Best Preschool Autism Program
Autism preschool programs that integrate with other kids may be helpful for some kids
Health NewsBody Check! And Injuries are the Same
Checking skills in young hockey players do not change future injuries
Health NewsThe Right Time for Endoscopy
Heartburn and acid reflux guidelines show when having upper endoscopy is most needed
Health NewsBreathe In, Breathe Out
Cardiac surgery patients may benefit from preoperative breathing exercises
Prescription DrugsDon't Throw These Leftovers Away
Prescription painkillers a major source of nonmedical use of opioids for teens
Mental HealthKids With Autism May Use ER For Help
Autism raised the odds that kids would visit the emergency room for psychiatric services
Mental HealthTV + Cell Phone + WWW = :-(
Depression and social anxiety linked with media multitasking
Health NewsSTD on the Rise in Finland
Chlamydia infections have increased steadily over 14 year span
NaturalMama's Diet Shapes Kid's Diabetes Risk
Diabetes risk factors found in newborns of mothers with inadequate diets during pregnancy
Prescription DrugsFlu Season Off to an Early Start
Early flu season is intensifying says CDC
Mental HealthSecondhand Smoke and the Unborn Baby
Secondhand smoke during pregnancy linked to child behavioral problems
Mental HealthHit the Books, Not the Bottle
Depression and substance use linked to dropping out of college
Clinical TrialsTest Identifies Rejected Hearts Suitable for Transplant
Stress echocardiography pinpoints previously rejected hearts viable for transplantation
Health NewsCaregivers: Take Care of Yourself, Too
Cardiovascular patient caregivers are at high risk for unhealthy lifestyles
Health NewsBest Surgeries for Diabetes
Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy for obese type 2 diabetes patients may lead to long term results
Health NewsEnd Caps and Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer predicted by shortened telomeres
Health NewsTiming Matters in Diabetes
Diabetes risk associated with timing and duration of obesity
Mental HealthGraveyard Shift Keeping You Up?
Shift work disorder causes drowsiness and can quickly turn into a safety hazard
Prescription DrugsNew Drug Combo For Cocaine Addicts
Cocaine dependence may be treatable by drug combo in the future
Mental HealthStopping the Switch to Schizophrenia
Cognitive behavioral therapy helps some patients at risk for schizophrenia avoid psychosis
Health NewsRural Hospital Dollars Benefit From "Siri"
Telestroke is a cost effective option for rural hospitals
Health NewsSelf-Injury in Kids of Cancer Patients
Self injury and suicide rates are higher in teens who have lost a parent to cancer
Mental HealthAre You Angry or Anxious – or Both?
Generalized anxiety linked to anger and hostility