Wednesday, 13 February 2019

Teen Pot Use Raises Later Suicide Risk

marijuana leaves

Not only were those who smoked marijuana more likely to suffer depression and suicidal thoughts, they were also more than three times as likely to attempt suicide between the ages of 18 and 32.



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

3 Easy Stretches That Will Relax You Before Bed

They only take a few minutes, promise!

from Fitness - Health.com http://bit.ly/2TMOwkb

Does PTSD Really Harm Veterans' Hearts?

veteran

Veterans with PTSD had higher rates of smoking, depression, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but no single condition explained the association between PTSD and heart disease, a new study found.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GH5zjK

New Mammogram Screening Guidelines FAQ

woman getting mammogram

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending that women who aren't at high risk of breast cancer start getting mammograms at age 50, a decade later than previously recommended. Experts answer questions about the new mammogram guidelines.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Nb5rKV

FDA Panel Backs Ketamine-like Drug for Depression

A person holding up a bottle of Ketamin

Despite the panel's approval, two of five key studies of esketamine failed to meet their primary goals. When taking esketamine, some patients experienced sedation, blood pressure spikes and dissociation (feeling disconnected from surroundings) within two hours of taking the drug, CNN reported.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2N341Ss