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U.S. researchers are challenging a leading theory about the nation's heroin epidemic

Pathway to Heroin Described in NEJM Commentary

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Patients with prevalent AR more likely to develop asthma, mental health comorbidities
For individuals with and without open-angle glaucoma

Yoga Positions Linked to Increase in Intraocular Pressure

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Increases noted within one minute after assuming position in individuals with, without glaucoma