Personal Health:
Personal Care, Personal Health
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Feb 8th, 2010
Nationally there are over7 million Americans abusing prescription drugs. This type of prescription drug abuse is an 80% increase from a decade ago.
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Feb 1st, 2010
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age help children prevent dental issues into adulthood.
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Jan 12th, 2010
New Jersey Assembly approves bill for the use of medical marijuana for those with serious chronic illnesses who cannot get relief from any other drug except medical marijuana.
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Dec 26th, 2009
Antibiotcs to treat infections are becoming increasing ineffecitve. A new study looked at the incidence of infection and the surge in drug resistance in intensive care units in 300 hospitals nationwide, finding an alarming trend that shows antibiotic drug resistance is on the rise and poses a real threat to public health.
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Dec 21st, 2009
Results of a new survey among physicians suggests that increased rates of MRSA (methicilin resistant staph aureus) in health care settings may be the result of lawsuit fears. The findings have implications for medical tort reform and health care spending and quality. The study also revealed that methicillin resistant infections are more prevalent in areas with higher density of attorneys.
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Dec 15th, 2009
Sanofi Pasteur has issued a voluntary recall of unused 800,000 H1N1 swine flu vaccines because their potency has diminished since manufacture.
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Dec 9th, 2009
A new study may shine light on why antidepressant don’t always work on depression.
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Dec 9th, 2009
Prescription drugs account for about 10% of U.S. health-care spending and prices appear to be increasing rapidly.
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Dec 7th, 2009
Researchers are concerned about the metabolic side effects of antipsychotic medication.
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Nov 24th, 2009
Is there anything that we can do to prevent another disaster where the arthritis pain medication was taken off the market because it was linked to heart attack and risk of stroke?