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Health Highlights
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Health Highlights: May 9, 2008
- Marijuana Linked to Teen Mental Health Problems
- New Formulation of Coagulation Factor Approved by FDA
- FDA Approves Generic Versions of Restless Legs Drug
- Diet May Affect Prostate Cancer Surgery Outcome
- Southern Metro Areas 'Hotspots' for Teen Driving Deaths
- Campaign Seeks to Prevent Doctor Suicides
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FEATURED STORIES - May 09, 2008
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Telemedicine a Cost-Effective Alternative to ER Visits
Study finds more than 25% of pediatric 'emergencies' could have been handled online
Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement
Intellectual demands reap mental benefits regardless of age or education, study finds
Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD
They're twice as likely to have suffered from depression before the diagnosis
Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk
Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death, study finds
Newer Prostate Cancer Treatment Similar to Traditional Surgery
But researchers found patients wanted minimally invasive procedure more often, despite drawbacks
Fighting a Fungus That Thrives on Tomatoes
Scientists find disease-resistant gene wards off fusarium wilt on leaves
Training Student Leaders Cuts Peers' Smoking Rates
U.K. study finds overall 25% drop in those who take up the habit
Young Adults Using Alcohol, Drugs for Better Sex
Recreational use of stimulants a fixture of European nightlife, study says
Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's
Compounds found in fruits and vegetables reduced brain plaques in mouse experiments
Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk
Study found high intake of compound in fried foods, snacks, coffee upped chances of disease
New Class of Drugs Might Treat Many Conditions
Vaptans ease painful periods, glaucoma, depression and many other diseases, researchers say
Clinical Trials Update: May 9, 2008
- Acne
- Weight Loss
- Shingles
Steno 'Superbug' Genome Shows Extreme Drug Resistance
Blood poisoner has claimed the lives of 30% of infected patients in U.K., researchers say
Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lost Earnings
Study say figures are most likely too conservative
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