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July 4th Fireworks May Cause Stress To Veterans With PTSD: Be Courteous
Tech Times - 2 Jul 2015 19:12
The loud noises of fireworks can cause frightening flashbacks for veterans suffering from PTSD, health experts explain. Fourth of July explosions can 'trigger you right back to something,' says one veteran.
Simple Sniff Test May Accurately Detect Autism In Children
Tech Times - 2 Jul 2015 18:20
People tend to take a deep whiff of pleasant smells like baked goods and avoid breathing through the nose around the stench of body odor or public bathrooms. But a new study suggests that children with autism don't make ...
Boys With ADHD More Likely To Be Given Antipsychotics: Study
Tech Times - 2 Jul 2015 17:44
Researchers gathered antipsychotic prescription data about young boys in the U.S. and found that ADHD is being treated with drugs that serve a different purpose.
Want Taller, Smarter Kids? Genetic Diversity Is The Way To Go Says Study
Tech Times - 2 Jul 2015 16:59
Experts found that those who are born to parents whose genetic compositions are widely varied are more likely to grow taller and smarter than other kids. The researchers said their study findings highlights Darwin's theo...
US Wants Novartis To Pay $3.35 Billion Fine For Drug Kickbacks
Tech Times - 2 Jul 2015 16:53
Swiss drugmaker Novartis allegedly used kickbacks to boost sales of Exjade and Myfortic, and is now facing a $3.35 billion lawsuit in damages and fines.
Opponents Of California Vaccination Law Rallying To Challenge New Mandate
Tech Times - 2 Jul 2015 15:16
A new California law is mandating all students fulfill vaccination requirements before being allowed to attend public or private school. Opponents of the new law are, however, challenging it, saying they would move to an...
GSK And Desano Manufacturing Deal Could Mean Cheaper HIV Drugs For China
Tech Times - 2 Jul 2015 15:05
ViiV Healthcare and Shanghai-based Desano Pharmaceuticals have finalized a strategic manufacturing agreement that allows Desano to locally produce the active pharmaceutical ingredient for the HIV treatment Tivicay in Chi...
Weight-Loss Surgery May Be Better Than Exercise And Diets At Fighting Type 2 Diabetes: Study
Tech Times - 2 Jul 2015 14:20
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center suggests that weight-loss surgeries are better at keeping the effects of type 2 diabetes at bay compared to exercise and diet alone.
Health Tip: Log Symptoms in a Headache Diary
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Log Symptoms in a Headache DiaryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Fireworks Can Spark Bump in Air Pollution, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Fireworks Can Spark Bump in Air Pollution, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Surging Food Supply Linked to Global Obesity Epidemic
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Surging Food Supply Linked to Global Obesity EpidemicCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Too Few Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Get 'Watch and Wait' Approach
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Too Few Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Get 'Watch and Wait' ApproachCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Obese Teens Less Likely to Use Birth Control
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Obese Teens Less Likely to Use Birth ControlCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Most U.S. Hepatitis C Infections May Be Missed: Study
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Most U.S. Hepatitis C Infections May Be Missed: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Endurance Athletes Should Only Drink When Thirsty, Experts Say
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Endurance Athletes Should Only Drink When Thirsty, Experts SayCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Many U.S. AIDS Patients Still Die When 'Opportunistic' Infections Strike
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Many U.S. AIDS Patients Still Die When 'Opportunistic' Infections StrikeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Beats Common to All Music May Bring People Together
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Beats Common to All Music May Bring People TogetherCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Women's Faces Are Redder During Ovulation, Study Says
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Women's Faces Are Redder During Ovulation, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Americans Want Online Access to Doctors, Health Records: Survey
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Americans Want Online Access to Doctors, Health Records: SurveyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
White Men May Get Better Treatment for Abnormal Heartbeat
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: White Men May Get Better Treatment for Abnormal HeartbeatCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Make CPR, Defibrillator Training Mandatory for High School Graduation: Experts
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Make CPR, Defibrillator Training Mandatory for High School Graduation: ExpertsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Under-the-Tongue Hay Fever Pills Offer Little Benefit: Study
MedicineNet - 2 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Under-the-Tongue Hay Fever Pills Offer Little Benefit: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2015 12:00:00 AM