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Prenatal exposure to most medications affecting neurotransmitter systems is not associated with estimates of autism spectrum disorder risk

Most Meds Affecting Neurotransmitters Not Linked to Autism Risk

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Prenatal exposure to 5 groups of meds had nominally significant links to ASD
Opioid use is associated with the risk for developing atrial fibrillation

AHA: Opioid Use Appears to Up Risk for Atrial Fibrillation

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Opioid prescription independently tied to likelihood of having atrial fibrillation in cohort of young veterans
Higher serum cortisol level is associated with lower brain volumes and impaired memory in asymptomatic younger to middle-aged adults

Higher Serum Cortisol Level Linked to Lower Brain Volumes

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Higher cortisol also associated with worse memory and visual perception in young, middle-aged adults
From 2012 to 2016

AAP: More Children Visiting Pediatric EDs for Mental Health

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Increase in mental health-related diagnoses from 2012 to 2016, higher rate for non-Hispanic blacks
Stress related to social stigma may contribute to why people with autism experience more mental health problems than the general population

Social Stigma Worsens Mental Health With Autism

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Research may dispel past theories that the condition contributes to mental health issues
Head and neck cancer survivors have an increased risk for suicide compared with other cancer survivors

Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Have Increased Suicide Risk

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Survivors of head, neck cancers almost twice as likely to die from suicide as survivors of other cancers
The federal government website where Americans can sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is up and running

Sign-Up Season Begins on HealthCare.gov

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Insurers are expanding their participation in the program
The number of opioid overdose deaths in the United States reached a new record last year with 72

U.S. Opioid Overdose Deaths Reach Record Number

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Heroin, fentanyl, and other opioids continue to be the highest drug threat in the nation

American Society of Nephrology, Oct. 23-28

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The Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, Kidney Week 2018 Kidney Week, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology,...
For adults with type 2 diabetes

Plant-Based Diets Beneficial for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

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Significant improvements observed in emotional and physical well-being, depression, quality of life, HbA1c