Childhood BMI Linked to Increased Risk for Schizophrenia
Direct causal effect of childhood BMI on schizophrenia seen in Mendelian randomization analyses, independent of adulthood BMI
2017 to 2022 Saw Increase in Naloxone Prescribing Among Adolescents
Pediatricians accounted for increasing proportion of prescriptions dispensed, with 991 percent increase over six years
County-Level Factors Associated With Risk for Suicide
U.S. counties with higher levels of health insurance, broadband coverage have lower suicide rates
Psychological Illness, CVD Risk Increased for Relatives, Spouses of Cancer Patients
Increased risk for developing a psychological illness, CVD at one year seen after family member's cancer diagnosis
Polypharmacy Common in Medicaid-Enrolled Youth With Behavioral and Mental Health Diagnoses
Although uncommon, contraindicated drug pairs have been prescribed
Biden Administration Issues Rules Making Mental Health Care More Accessible
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Beginning Jan. 1, Americans with private health insurance coverage should gain better access...
U.S. Youth Vaping Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Just 5.9% of American middle and high school students now vape, a big...
Report Reveals Extent of Cost-Related Medication Nonadherence in Seniors
3.6 percent did not get prescription medications due to cost; 3.4 percent did not take medication as prescribed due to cost
Weekly Mobile Phone Use Increases Risk for New Cardiovascular Disease Over Time
Association partly explained by poor sleep, psychologic distress, and neuroticism
Amid Shortages, U.S. Allows Expanded Production of ADHD Drug Vyvanse
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The maker of the ADHD drug Vyvanse has been given approval by the...