Friday 17 January 2020

Parents Can Help Their Sleep-Deprived Teens

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American teens aren't getting enough sleep, which can lead to anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.



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Thursday 16 January 2020

Flu Shot No Match for 'B' Strain, Season Rages On

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According to the CDC's estimates, there have been at least 9.7 million illnesses, 87,000 hospitalizations, and 4,800 deaths from flu this season.



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Diet Drug Belviq May Raise Cancer Risk: FDA

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Health care providers should weigh the benefits of taking lorcaserin against the potential risks when deciding whether to prescribe or continue patients on the medication, the FDA advised.



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CDC Lifts Advisory Against Certain Romaine Lettuce

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But as of Wednesday, the outbreak of E. coli illnesses linked to the lettuce "appears to be over," the CDC said in a statement.



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Prices of MS Medications Keep Soaring

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Medicaid spending on 15 MS drugs increased from $453 million to just over $1.3 billion between 2011 and 2017



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