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Fear of Antidepressants Leads People To Shun Treatment
Many people don't want to tell their doctor that they have symptoms of depression. And they've got a variety of reasons: fear of antidepressants, fear of being sent to a psychiatrist and worries about the confidentiality of medical records. Read...
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Wed, Sep 14 2011 8:28 AM
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Medicare Advantage Premiums To Drop Next Year
The plans offered by health insurance companies are an alternative to traditional, government fee-for-service Medicare. Nearly 12 million seniors are in the plans, about one-quarter of all Medicare beneficiaries. Read More...
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Thu, Sep 15 2011 9:16 AM
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Packaging Mix-Up For Birth Control Pills Prompts Recall
A maker of is recalling a slew of birth control pills because a mistake in the factory put the pills in the wrong place inside plastic packages. The error could leave women taking the pills at risk for unintended pregnancy. Read More...
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Fri, Sep 16 2011 6:58 AM
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Global Ambitions For A Bulgarian Pill To Help Smokers Quit
A pill long sold by a Bulgarian drugmaker in Eastern Europe is getting a fresh look as an inexpensive way to help smokers in low-income countries quit. In Poland, the medicine costs about $15 for a course of treatment. Read More...
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Thu, Sep 29 2011 8:55 AM
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On Anniversary Of Funding Ban, Even Allowed Abortions Often Go Unpaid For
Even abortions that technically qualify for public funding often don't get reimbursement. In those cases, the fees were paid by the women themselves, by abortion providers or by nonprofit abortion funds. Read More...
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Fri, Sep 30 2011 2:26 PM
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