Social media use did not predict the development of depression symptoms among school kids or college students, researchers found.
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Friday, 8 February 2019
Fluoroquinolones Over-prescribed Despite Dangers
In the past year, more concerns about the drugs’ side effects have led the FDA to issue new warnings about their use.
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U.S. Rep. John Dingell, Health Policy Titan, Dies
The Michigan Democrat chaired the House Energy and Commerce Committee and his impact on health care was immense.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2tas1tT
Thursday, 7 February 2019
Global Rate of Suicide Deaths Is on the Decline
Only further study can determine whether the decline is due to better suicide prevention efforts or to general improvements in population health, the researchers said.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DYG3om
Drug May Be Safer Option Against Repeat Stroke
The risk of another stroke caused by a blood clot was halved for patients who took the drug Pletal plus aspirin or clopidogrel, versus those who took aspirin or clopidogrel alone.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GfMx4I
