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17 Aug
Smoking, Weight Gain and Health
Quitting smoking may increase short-term risk of diabetes
16 Aug
Smoking and Arthritis Risk
Children exposed to secondhand smoke may be at increased risk of arthritis in future
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Your Cell Phone and Your Social Life
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Robert Preidt August 17, 2018
Is a Haywire Body Clock Tied to Mood Disorders?
FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- There may be a genetic link between mood disorders and the body's internal clock, a new study suggests.
Research published earlier this year linked disruptions in the body clock (circadian rhythms) with an increased risk of mood issues such as depression and bipolar disorders.
In this... Full Page
Steven Reinberg August 17, 2018
More Opioid Users Getting Treatment Since Medicaid Expansion
FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The expansion of Medicaid that came along with the Affordable Care Act has made it easier for some opioid users to get treatment, new research suggests.
In a study of nearly 12 million Medicaid patients, researchers found that while the number of prescriptions for opioid painkillers decreased ... Full Page
Robert Preidt August 17, 2018
Genetic Testing for Cancer Lacking for Women on Medicare: Study
FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Testing for gene mutations linked to breast and ovarian cancer is rare among some Medicare patients who have the cancers and qualify for such tests, a new study finds.
Researchers analyzed data from 12 southeastern states between 2000 and 2014. Only 8 percent of 92 women who met Medicare criter... Full Page
Steven Reinberg August 17, 2018
Generic EpiPen Gains Doctors' Approval
FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval Thursday of the first generic versions of the EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. has pleased medical experts, who hope it will make the lifesaving medication more affordable and available.
"It's exciting for lots of reasons," said Dr. Michael Blaiss, executive... Full Page
Robert Preidt August 17, 2018
FDA Approves Brain Stimulation Device for OCD
FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- A brain stimulation device to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has received approval for marketing Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. The FDA approved it as a treatment for major... Full Page
Robert Preidt August 17, 2018
Eating Before Early Workout Helps Burn Carbs
FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- If you exercise in the morning, it may be a good idea to eat breakfast first.
A small British study finds that having breakfast before a morning workout triggers the body to burn more carbohydrates during exercise and also speeds digestion afterward.
The study included 12 healthy men ... Full Page
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