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Drug Overdose Rates Up Substantially Among U.S. Youth
Prescription meds, heroin largely to blame, with some states hit especially hard
Exercise Can Reduce Heart Failure Risk at Any Age
Even those who start moving later in life could see benefits
FDA Grants Approval for Genetically Engineered Salmon
Agency says it's safe to eat and doesn't need special label
Aetna Offers Targeted Health Plans for Diabetes Care
Plans include low copay for specialist visits related to diabetes, free supplies, financial incentives
HIV Prophylaxis to 12 Months Protects Breastfeeding Infants
Both lopinavir-ritonavir, lamivudine linked to very low rates of HIV-1 postnatal transmission
Yoga May Help Maintain Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients
Small study shows those undergoing radiation therapy had fewer side effects, less fatigue
FDA Approves Ninlaro for Multiple Myeloma
New oral medication blocks certain enzymes, hindering cancer-cell growth
Excellent Durability for Direct Immunofluorescence Slides
Loss of reactivity limited to cases with weak fluorescence at original diagnosis
Slow Uptake of Women’s Libido-Boosting Pill
In contrast to sildenafil, only 227 prescriptions written for flibanserin in first few weeks
Genetic Risk Score Can Differentiate Type 1, 2 Diabetes
GRS, with most discriminative ability coming from nine SNPs, can accurately ID T1D in young adults
