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Antidepressant Type Doesn't Influence Suicide Risk
By Scott Hensley A few years back, parents, doctors and the government became concerned that common antidepressants could raise the risk of suicide for young people. The Food and Drug Administration warned that a wide range of medicines could increase...
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Mon, May 03 2010 3:09 PM
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Primary Care Docs Earn Less Than Specialists, But More Than We Do
By Julie Rovner Specialists make a lot more than doctors who are generalists, so-called primary care doctors. Should we raise primary care pay or cut rates for specialists? (iStockphoto.com) Should we raise primary care pay or cut rates for specialists...
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Tue, May 04 2010 6:59 AM
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Polio Outbreaks Down But Still Not Wiped Out
The CDC reports that polio has almost disappeared, but a few thousand cases persist worldwide. Because the disease only lives in the human body, it's one public health officials say we should be able to eradicate. Read More...
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Fri, May 14 2010 1:19 PM
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Insurer Seeks A Little Less Parity For Mental Health Coverage
UnitedHealth objects to federal regulations that forbid separate deductibles for mental health and other care. Read More...
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Fri, May 07 2010 11:13 AM
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How This Widening Lettuce Recall Is Different
When U.S. experiences an E. coli outbreak, a strain called O157:H7 is usually the culprit. But the bacteria implicated in a lettuce recall belong to a strain called O145, which is tougher to detect. Read More...
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Wed, May 12 2010 10:08 AM
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Caring For Ill Spouse Can Drive You To Dementia
By Patti Neighmond Caregiving spouses of dementia patients face cognitive decline risks, too. (iStockphoto.com) Caregiving spouses of dementia patients face cognitive decline risks. (iStockphoto.com) --> Taking care of a sick loved one is certainly...
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Wed, May 05 2010 3:40 PM
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J&J Kids Medicines Recall Prompts Closer Look At Drug Safety
Key senator raises questions about the Food and Drug Administration's ability to oversee drug safety in the wake of this month's recall of kids' medicines. Read More...
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Tue, May 25 2010 10:40 AM
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FDA Says Johnson & Johnson Concealed Motrin Recall
The Food and Drug Administration claims Johnson & Johnson wasn't forthcoming about a recall of the painkiller Motrin. Read More...
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Thu, May 27 2010 7:10 AM
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Medicare Brochure Flap Prompts Sense of Déjà Vu
GOP objects to promotional language Democrats are using in their new Medicare brochures, which sounds eerily like a scene from 2004. Read More...
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Tue, May 25 2010 12:56 PM
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FDA Warns About Bone Breaks And Heartburn Drugs
Popular drugs like Nexium and Prilosec will now carry warnings about risks for bone fractures that may be linked to long-term or heavy use. Read More...
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Wed, May 26 2010 7:45 AM
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Swamped Insurance Departments Hope Website Will Answer Overhaul Questions
Implementation of health overhaul begins with some help for consumers on the Web. Look for state-by-state information on insurance options this summer. Read More...
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Wed, May 12 2010 1:27 PM
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Small Biz Group Joins States Challenging Health Law
The National Federation of American Business says the new law would impose unconstitutional insurance mandates, new taxes. Read More...
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Fri, May 14 2010 10:38 AM
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Shady Marketing Of Herbal Supplements Poses Health Risks
Marketers of popular herbal products are making suspect health claims, a government report says. Contamination of the products is another worry. Read More...
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Wed, May 26 2010 12:23 PM
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Snails On Meth Have Better Memories
If you poke submerged great pond snails a few times, you can teach them to keep their snorkel-like breathing tubes closed. Methamphetamine helps snails learn and remember the task better. Read More...
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Fri, May 28 2010 2:32 PM
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Personal Bacteria Lurk Behind Some Bad Breath
Keeping away from smelly foods may not be enough to make your breath fresh. Stinky bacteria can do your mouth in. Read More...
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Fri, May 14 2010 2:37 PM
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