Health
CDC: Fewer smokers go to the dentist
Smokers not only have more problems with their teeth than non-smokers, they also go to the dentist less often.
Feb 7, 2012
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Health
New effort to prevent 1M heart attacks and strokes
(AP) -- Health officials are trying to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in the next five years.
Sep 13, 2011
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HIV & AIDS
Bisexual men face unique challenges to their sexual health
Bisexual men have many unmet public health needs, which leave them vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other health problems. This new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) illuminates ...
Jun 23, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Vaginal delivery safe for head-first births before 32 weeks, study says
(Medical Xpress)—Infants born to mothers attempting to deliver vaginally before the 32nd week of pregnancy are as likely to survive as those delivered by a planned cesarean, provided the fetus is in the head-first position, ...
Sep 24, 2012
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Overweight & Obesity
Eating breakfast increases brain chemical involved in regulating food intake and cravings
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many teens skip breakfast, which increases their likelihood of overeating and eventual weight gain. Statistics show that the number of adolescents struggling ...
Oct 15, 2014
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Health
Doctors telling more adults: Get out and exercise
(AP) -- More and more U.S. adults are being told by their doctor to get out and exercise, according to government survey released Thursday.
Feb 9, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Ethnic inequalities in mental health care prompt call for review
Individual ethnic groups use psychiatric and mental health services in Scotland very differently, a study suggests.
Jul 15, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Suicide in children and adolescents
As part of suicide prevention, evaluation of suicide risk should be carried out on a regular basis in order to attempt early intervention. The EU-funded Suicidality: Treatment Occurring in Paediatrics Programme was developed ...
Oct 14, 2012
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Addiction
Binge drinking serious problem for US women
Binge drinking is an under-recognized problem for US women, nearly 14 million of whom engage in it about three times a month, downing about six drinks each time, says a study released Tuesday.
Jan 8, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Behavioral health experts help educators spot warning signs for suicide in training program
The alarmingly high rate of high school students who contemplate suicide – more than one in six – has prompted a new online training effort to encourage educators to recognize and react to early warning signs.
Jun 29, 2015
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