Saturday, 18 May 2019

In Cities Where It Once Reigned, Heroin Is Disappearing


By ABBY GOODNOUGH from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2JqXZMv

Friday, 17 May 2019

Citrus Farmers Facing Deadly Bacteria Turn to Antibiotics, Alarming Health Officials


By ANDREW JACOBS and MICHAEL ADNO from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2HqdjH5

For Women With HIV, Life Can Hurt Fight for Health

woman doing yoga

The study of nearly 2,000 HIV-positive women in Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago and San Francisco who have been followed since 1994 found that many have been able to control their HIV levels, off and on.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Vx4oXU

Suicides Up Among U.S. Kids; Girls' Deaths Highest

teens walking in school hallway

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among Americans aged 10 to 19, with rates historically higher in boys than girls.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WRYd2a

E-Cig Makers' Free Stuff Leads More Teens to Vape

e cigarette

Before adjusting for other factors, the researchers found that teens who owned promotional items were 2.3 times more likely to try alternative tobacco products than those who did not.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2EftTY1