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Tinnitus May Drive Some to the Brink of Suicide
Even though there are currently no treatments to get rid of tinnitus, or “ringing in the ears,” seeing a specialist may help decrease the distress and diminish the risk of suicide attempts.
Teens Uniquely Vulnerable to Marijuana's Effects
Remember being told to "just say no" to marijuana and other drugs? Researchers now say "just not yet" to teens considering marijuana, as the drug may affect brain growth.
The Scoop on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
More than 1 million Americans have myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Learn about the symptoms of this serious disease.
A Closer Look at Naturally Derived Drugs
The director of the FDA’s Office of Pharmaceutical Quality talks about drugs that come from natural sources, how they’re classified, and how their quality is controlled.
A Simple Fix for Nearsightedness
What's the best thing parents can tell their children to help prevent myopia, or nearsightedness? "Go outside and play,” a researcher says.
Diet Sodas May Not Help Kids Cut Calories
On any given day, one in five American youngsters don't drink any water at all, the Penn State researchers found.
The Very Real Risk of Using Baby Walkers
A recent study says about 2,000 babies visit emergency rooms each year with walker-related injuries; an injury research expert warns about their dangers.
Red Tape May Delay Cancer Patients' Radiation
The delays cause added stress and anxiety for patients, and research has linked each week of delay in starting cancer therapy with a 1.2% to 3.2% increased risk of death, according to American Society for Radiation Oncology.
Most Americans Hit Hard by Medical Bills
Compared with those 65 and older, adults aged 18 to 64 were more likely to say they had difficulty paying medical bills, worried about paying bills and delayed or went without care.
Buzzing That Boy Heard Was a Tick on His Eardrum
Doctors say it’s not unusual to find roaches, flies, or ticks in people’s ears.
Cruise Ship Quarantined in St. Lucia For Measles
St. Lucia Coast Guard Sgt. Victor Theodore told NBC News that its name is "Freewinds." That's the name of a cruise ship owned and operated by the Church of Scientology, according to NBC News.
Study: Teen, Young Adult Overdose Attempts Soar
Self-poisoning, which includes drug overdoses – both prescription and over-the-counter- is the most common method in suicide attempts and third-most common method of suicide in teens, the researchers said.
'Social' Hormone-Based Therapy May Aid in Autism
Two new studies focused on vasopressin, a hormone that has been implicated in the brain's ability to manage social behavior.
'Microbiome' May Be Key to Autism Symptoms
The gut-brain axis is a link that's getting more attention, said the study’s lead author, Ruth Ann Luna, an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine.
1st Gene Linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Through genetics, scientists are starting to understand polycystic ovary syndrome and may have specific therapies in the not-so-distant future.
Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Breakthrough Hopeful, Expensive
A new study of more than 11,000 patients published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in April finds for the first time that technology can detect biological evidence of brain changes clearly linked to Alzheimer’s.
Same Moisturizer Costs More for Women Than For Men
The study looked at labels like sun protection or anti-aging properties, for sensitive skin, or hypoallergenic, and the only difference between women's amd men's versions was price.
Young Adults Flocking to Energy Drinks
Mixing energy drinks with alcohol is growing in popularity among young adults and can lead to overdrinking and related threats such as impaired driving, the report noted.
More Evidence Backs CBD For Kids' Rare Epilepsy
CBD products are derived from marijuana, but do not include THC, the active agent in pot that causes a "high."
1 Radiation Dose Enough For Some Prostate Cancers
High-dose radiation could be more convenient for low-risk patients, and less time-consuming and costly for the medical system.