In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse
In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse
“The Centers for Disease Control and most national experts agree there’s an epidemic of drug overdose deaths in America,” Dr. Harry L … especially problems with the rollout of its health care exchange. “We do have to tackle addiction …… Continue reading
The Most Common Diagnoses and Treatments for Infertility
The most common diagnoses and treatments for infertility
While every situation is different, Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron of Fertility Centers of Illinois provided this list of the five most common diagnoses and treatment solutions: 1. Ovulatory Disorders: Ovulatory disorders are a leading cause of female … Read more on Newsday
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Screening Newborns for Disease Can Leave Families in Limbo
Screening Newborns For Disease Can Leave Families In Limbo
But in recent years, patient advocacy groups have been pushing states to adopt mandatory newborn screening for more and more diseases, including ones that have no easy diagnosis or treatment. One of those is Krabbe …. But if Vera had Krabbe,… Continue reading
Will I Become Overweight When I Grow Up?
Question by Oliver: Will I become overweight when I grow up?
I am a 14 year old male, 5’5. I weigh 115 pounds. I exercise everyday and eat healthy. Diabetes and overweight problems run in my family. I have 6 siblings and my one sister, who is a dietitian, and… Continue reading
Prominent Pain Doctor Investigated by DEA After Patient Deaths
Prominent pain doctor investigated by DEA after patient deaths
About three people die every hour in the United States after overdosing on prescription drugs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; most of those deaths involve prescription opioids. Utah has one of the … "If you listen to… Continue reading
Drug Addicts 'Can Quit Smoking' With Additional Therapy
Drug addicts 'can quit smoking' with additional therapy
New research from the National Institute of Drug Abuse, a part of the National Institutes of Health, suggests that people who are addicted to cocaine or methamphetamine are able to quit cigarette smoking while being treated for their substance addictions, and that… Continue reading