Friday, 8 February 2019

Study: Social Media Not A Teen Depression Trigger

Social media use did not predict the development of depression symptoms among school kids or college students, researchers found. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DYex...

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. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2TE8e...

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/2tas1...

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/2DYG3...

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/2GfMx...