I’m not on drugs!
According to findings from a recent study published in the January issue of Pediatrics, teenagers may not admit to drug use even in the face of an impending drug test. According…
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Veterans with preexisting psych conditions may have higher postop mortality risk
Mortality rates after surgery are higher for veterans with a history of psychiatric disorder(s), according to findings reported by Thad Abrams, MD, of the Iowa City VA Medical Center, and…
ReadA little too much to drink
A variant in the CYP2E1 gene, which is found only a minority of people, may cause greater inebriation. This may be a good thing, suggested Kirk C. Wilhelmsen, MD, PhD,…
ReadYakety yak don’t talk back
Despite the determination of many kids to watch TV and play online games constantly, research is now showing that children who spend too much time watching TV or playing on…
ReadNo soda for you
New York’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg is seeking to place a two year ban on the purchase of sodas and other sugary drinks when purchased with food stamps. The argument that…
ReadEating disorders strongly associated with self-harm behaviors
A study of 1,432 patients between the ages of 10 and 21 has found that patients with an eating disorder are likely to engage in self-harming behaviors. The study, published…
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