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Rivastigmine shows potential in reducing the risk of falls among patients with Parkinson's disease

Dementia Rx May Lower Risk of Falls Among Parkinson’s Patients

Those who took rivastigmine in study were 45 percent less likely to have an accident
U.S. researchers are challenging a leading theory about the nation's heroin epidemic

Pathway to Heroin Described in NEJM Commentary

Initial exposure to opioids appears to 'push' potential addicts to heroin
The Affordable Care Act is working as intended

Health Coverage Improved As Result of Affordable Care Act

Hospital reimbursements up, births among young women more often privately covered
Teens who have trouble coping with stress may be at increased risk for type 2 diabetes as adults

Low Resilience to Stress in Teens May Up Later T2DM Risk

Further research needed to discover underlying cause for increase in risk
Health warning labels on sugar-sweetened beverages -- similar to those on cigarette packs -- might make parents less likely to buy such beverages for their children

Sugar Warning Labels Might Help Parents Skip Soda for Children

Survey suggests warnings of tooth decay, obesity, diabetes could reduce sugary drink sales
The two-year Ebola outbreak in West Africa that claimed more than 11

WHO: West Africa Ebola Outbreak Is Over

However, risks remain due to the persistence of the virus in a proportion of survivors
Pregnant women in the United States may be warned against traveling to Latin American and Caribbean countries where mosquitoes are spreading a virus that may cause brain damage in newborns.

Zika Virus Concerns May Curb Travel for Pregnant Women

Pregnant women infected with virus may be at increased risk of having infants with microcephaly
For couples with early pregnancy loss

No Benefit for Delaying Pregnancy After Early Loss

Couples with 0- to 3-month interval more likely to achieve live birth versus >3 months
There is variability in radiation-induced breast cancer incidence and mortality associated with digital mammography screening

Incidence of Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer Examined

Women with large breasts projected to have increased risk of radiation-induced breast cancer
Allergic rhinitis constitutes a considerable burden

Allergic Rhinitis Constitutes Considerable Burden

Patients with prevalent AR more likely to develop asthma, mental health comorbidities