Recession Linked to More Than 10,000 Suicides in North America, Europe
But countries can take steps to reduce self-harm cases during economic downturns, researchers saySource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antidepressants, Depression, Suicideread the full article
MRI Technique May Help Detect Parkinson’s Earlier
Larger research trials needed to confirm study's encouraging findings, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: MRI Scans, Parkinson's Diseaseread the full article
Can 6,000 Steps a Day Keep Knee Arthritis at Bay?
Study links one hour of walking daily with improved mobility Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Knee Injuries and Disorders, Osteoarthritisread the full article
Diet and Stroke Risk
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How to Check for Bedbugs
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When School’s Out, Weight Can Pile On
For certain kids, summer vacation adds unwanted pounds, review finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Obesity in Childrenread the full article
Low Cholesterol Levels May Spell Trouble for Kidney Cancer Patients
Study found it was associated with spread of disease, raised death risk Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cholesterol, Kidney Cancerread the full article
Childhood Cancer Survivors More Likely to Be Hospitalized
Findings show that ongoing health problems follow them long after they've beaten their diseaseSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer in Children, Cancer--Living with Cancer, Health Facilitiesread the full article
Less Smoking, Sex and Fighting Among U.S. High School Kids: CDC
But rates for other unhealthy behaviors, such as texting while driving, are up, agency says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Teen Healthread the full article
Gene ‘Map’ of Mexicans Reveals Great Diversity
Treating Hispanics as one group in medical studies may miss specific disease susceptibilities, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Hispanic American Healthread the full article