Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday.
Marijuana increases the risk of developing mental disorders by 40 percent, the report said. And teens who smoke pot at least once a month over a yearlong period are three times more likely to have suicidal thoughts than nonusers, it said. read more »
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Marijuana increases the risk of developing mental disorders by 40 percent, the report said. And teens who smoke pot at least once a month over a yearlong period are three times more likely to have suicidal thoughts than nonusers, it said. read more »
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The AARP offers this list of common warning signs of depression:
* Difficulty concentrating, problems with memory, and difficulty making decisions.
* Becoming irritable, angry, worried, agitated, anxious, pessimistic, or indifferent.
* Over an extended period, being sad or unexplained bouts of crying.
* Changes in sleep habits, as well as appetite.
* Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed.
* Feelings of hopelessness.
* Unexplained aches and pains. read more »
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* Difficulty concentrating, problems with memory, and difficulty making decisions.
* Becoming irritable, angry, worried, agitated, anxious, pessimistic, or indifferent.
* Over an extended period, being sad or unexplained bouts of crying.
* Changes in sleep habits, as well as appetite.
* Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed.
* Feelings of hopelessness.
* Unexplained aches and pains. read more »
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The digital rectal exam is the prostate exam that has been practiced for many years. It is simple and does not take much time. However, it can be rather awkward having a doctor insert a finger into the rectum, even for for medical reasons. The doctor will be able to feel the rear part of the prostate and detect any abnormality. Men who have been experiencing prostate symptoms would probably have an enlarged gland. The prostate exam ought to confirm this.
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Diabetes prevention is not only possible, it can be easily accomplished by lowering body weight, developing healthier eating habits, and by engaging in a consistent, regular exercise routine.
Diabetes prevention is the focus of a huge international research effort. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent each year to reach this goal. Diabetes prevention is the best way to also make sure that this disease gets under control and does not continue to plague the country. read more »
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Diabetes prevention is the focus of a huge international research effort. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent each year to reach this goal. Diabetes prevention is the best way to also make sure that this disease gets under control and does not continue to plague the country. read more »
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After nearly 10 years of performing orthopedic surgery and joint restoration, Dr. George Rhyneer operates his own practice in the Providence Cancer Center in Anchorage.
Rhyneer, a lifelong Alaskan, thinks outside the box when it comes to pioneering new surgical techniques and methods of patient care.
One of his techniques is to grow cartilage in a laboratory to be injected into a joint, or to use donor cartilage for repairs. read more »
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Rhyneer, a lifelong Alaskan, thinks outside the box when it comes to pioneering new surgical techniques and methods of patient care.
One of his techniques is to grow cartilage in a laboratory to be injected into a joint, or to use donor cartilage for repairs. read more »
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Spring greens with fennel and herbs offers a fresh combination of salad greens and fresh herbs. Adding fresh herbs has its perks: tarragon contains terpene, a phytochemical that helps stimulate cancer-protective enzymes, and parsley contains powerful antioxidants that stimulate the immune system.
Fresh green beans are low in calories, fat and sodium but high in fiber, vitamins A and C and potassium, while a blush of red radish adds eye appeal. read more »
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Fresh green beans are low in calories, fat and sodium but high in fiber, vitamins A and C and potassium, while a blush of red radish adds eye appeal. read more »
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For millions of American children and teens playing sports, good nutrition is critical for maximum health, performance and normal growth. Yet, with all the information available out there, it’s becoming harder than ever for a young athlete to filter truth from myth, and detangle the good from the bad and the ugly, says Amanda Leonard, M.P.H., R.D., a pediatric sports nutritionist at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center...
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While women are religiously having Pap smears and breast examinations performed with rigid regularity, women are dying in much greater numbers from heart disease. Many women remain largely unaware of the risk posed by this debilitating disease.
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Amid an uncertain economy and worrisome unemployment numbers, there's a well-paying field begging for workers.
Nurses are taking on an increasingly diverse role in health care, opening up new jobs in all kinds of settings, including community health, home care and hospitals. As demand for nurses has risen, so have salaries. read more »
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Nurses are taking on an increasingly diverse role in health care, opening up new jobs in all kinds of settings, including community health, home care and hospitals. As demand for nurses has risen, so have salaries. read more »
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The American Academy of Dermatology has designated May as National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, dedicated to increasing public awareness of the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. There are more new cases of skin cancer each year than the number of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancer cases combined.
The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 62,000 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma, the most lethal form of skin cancer, and that over 8,400 will die from the disease. read more »
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The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 62,000 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma, the most lethal form of skin cancer, and that over 8,400 will die from the disease. read more »
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Despite the ineffectiveness of the influenza vaccine this year, the five drug manufacturers that make flu vaccines are planning to produce a record number of doses for next year's flu season.
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A gene called COMT, already known for its role in schizophrenia, also plays a significant part in the dangerous obstetric complication known as preeclampsia, a new study finds.
Preeclampsia, which affects about 5 percent of all pregnancies, is a leading cause of sickness for pregnant women and their infants. Symptoms of preeclampsia include high blood pressure, protein in the urine and swelling. read more »
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Preeclampsia, which affects about 5 percent of all pregnancies, is a leading cause of sickness for pregnant women and their infants. Symptoms of preeclampsia include high blood pressure, protein in the urine and swelling. read more »
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Meningitis is a relatively rare infection that affects the delicate membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. The symptoms of bacterial meningitis usually develop suddenly and last for two to three weeks.
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Diabetes mellitus ranks as the sixth leading cause of death by disease in the United States today. Over 20 million Americans have diabetes, and this number is growing.
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