Injuries, Violence Are Leading Causes of Death for Young Americans
CDC researcher calls for broader preventive measures Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Violence, Wounds and Injuriesread the full article
Many Teens May Get Several Pro-Marijuana Tweets a Day
Twitter might be influencing young people's opinions of the drug, study suggestsSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drugs and Young People, Marijuanaread the full article
Glaucoma Can Affect Babies, Too
In U.S., one in 10,000 infants is born with the vision-robbing disease Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Glaucoma, Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problemsread the full article
Hyperthermia: Too Hot for Your Health
Source: National Institute on Aging - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heat Illness, Seniors' Healthread the full article
Weight Discrimination
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Women's Healthread the full article
NIH Study Reveals Gene Critical to the Early Development of Cilia
Source: National Eye Institute - Related MedlinePlus Page: Genetic Disordersread the full article
Latest Study Finds No Link Between Testosterone Supplements, Heart Attack
Finding runs counter to some prior reports; much larger trials are needed, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Attack, Hormones, Men's Healthread the full article
If You Can’t Stand the Heat . . .
Health officials offer tips for coping with summer's soaring temps Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Heat Illnessread the full article
‘Generally Reassuring’ Findings on Fertility Drugs, Women’s Cancers
But researchers still urge long-term monitoring Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Infertility, Women's Healthread the full article
High Blood Pressure May Up Psoriasis Risk for Women
Long-term use of certain medications also linked to higher risk, study found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Pressure Medicines, Psoriasis, Women's Healthread the full article