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Access to Health Care Has Little Impact on Longevity
Social, behavioral factors account for greater portion of premature mortality than does health care
Data Insufficient for Safety of Lithium During Breastfeeding
Lithium transfer to infants is variable; three cases of adverse effects reported, but confounding occurred
Irritable Bowel Symptoms Tied to Intestinal, Brain Abnormalities
Factors have cumulative effect on symptoms as well as on quality of life
Naloxone Available in One in Three Philadelphia Pharmacies
In chain stores, naloxone was more likely to be in stock and to be available without a prescription
Misuse of Alprazolam Common in the United Kingdom
Survey shows nonmedical use of the antianxiety drug is most common among younger adults
Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenditure Up for Cancer Survivors
More than 1 in 4 survivors report material hardship; more than 1 in 3 has psychological hardship
Single-Component Treatments Effective for Insomnia
Stimulus control and sleep restriction therapy more effective than multiple-component treatments
Job Demands, Burnout Tied to Weight Gain
Specifically, workers with heavy demands, burnout eat more poorly, exercise less
Progressive Muscle Relaxation App Tied to Fewer Migraines
But patients with depression scores were less likely to use either a headache diary or the app
Majority of Teens With Eating Disorders Recover
Teens with slightly older age at anorexia onset have better chance of full recovery
