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May202013
CDC: 1 in 5 Kids Has a Mental Disorder
In any given year, up to 1 in 5 U.S. children has a mental health disorder, a new report says. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the report. It's the government's first detailed look at the subject....read more
Categories: Children's Health, Mental Health
May172013
Depression Raises Midlife Women's Stroke Risk
Women in their 40s and 50s have a very low risk of stroke, but the risk doubles if they are depressed, a new study finds. The study included 10,547 women who had no history of stroke. Their ages ranged between 47 and 52 when...read more
Categories: Women's Health, Stroke, Depression
May162013
Pelvic Surgery Failure Increases with Time
Surgery to repair pelvic organ prolapse fails over time for many women, a new study concludes. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the tissues that support the uterus, bladder and cervix are damaged or relax over time. The...read more
Categories: Women's Health, Surgery
May152013
Processed, Restaurant Foods Still High-Sodium
The high sodium level of processed and restaurant foods is not getting much better, two new studies find. One study analyzed 685 meals from 19 sit-down, chain restaurants. The average meal had 2,269 milligrams (mg) of sodium....read more
Categories: Men's Health, Women's Health, Nutrition News
May152013
Diabetes Increases Risk for Tooth Loss
INTELIHEALTH - Adults with diabetes are twice as likely as other adults to have lost some of their natural teeth, a study has found. Researchers used data from a U.S. national health survey. The data were collected between...read more
Categories: Dental / Oral Health
May142013
Doctors Urged to Screen for Alcohol Problems
An influential group of experts is recommending that primary care doctors screen all adults for alcohol problems. The advice comes from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. This independent group reviews medical evidence...read more
Categories: Men's Health, Women's Health
May132013
Survey: Many Teens Text While Driving
Almost half of older U.S. teens text while driving, a new survey shows. And those who text while driving are also more likely to do other dangerous things. Researchers used results from a national survey on youth behavior....read more
Categories: Women's Health, Men's Health
May102013
13% of Seniors Feel More Confused, Forgetful
About 13% of Americans age 60 and older say they are confused more often and having more problems with thinking and memory, a survey finds. One-third of this group said their confusion or memory issues have caused problems...read more
Categories: Senior Health, Alzheimer's
May092013
Study Finds No Benefit from Fish Oil Pills
Fish oil pills don't reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people at high risk of heart disease, a new study suggests. Earlier studies concluded that eating fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna, could lower risk in...read more
Categories: Men's Health, Women's Health, Heart Health, Medications, Stroke
May082013
Christie Gets Surgery to Aid Weight Loss
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who has endured both jokes and doubts about his political future because of obesity, says that he has had weight-loss surgery. Christie told the New York Post that he had a gastric banding...read more
Categories: Weight Management, Women's Health, Men's Health, Surgery
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