Friday, September 26, 2008

U.S. or Europe: Who's Medicating Kids More?

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Friday, September 26, 2008

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U.S. or Europe: Who's Medicating Kids More?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2JS0NedAu0IfV0BURh0Eb
Why It Matters: American children are about three times more likely to
be prescribed psychotropic medication, such as Ritalin, Prozac, and
Zoloft, than children in Europe. Get the details on this news from a
new report in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health.
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> Phone Psychotherapy: Fewer Hang-ups?
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Younger Women & Breast Cancer - Setting the Record Straight
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2JS0NedAu0IfV0BURk0Ee
Why It Matters: A new study by the Fox Chase Cancer Center disputes
the idea that young women with DCIS breast cancer are more likely to
have recurrences of breast cancer than older women.
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> WebMD�s Breast Cancer Health Center
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Horny Goat Weed: a Natural Remedy for ED?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2JS0NedAu0IfV0BURm0Eg
Why It Matters: From the Journal of Natural Products, the ancient
Chinese herbal supplement known as "horny goat weed" that has been
used for thousands of years as a treatment for sexual problems may
actually treat erectile dysfunction. Get the details on this news.
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> ED Drug May Benefit Women, Too
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> Our Favorite Romantic Films
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Genes Identified for Fatty Liver Disease
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2JS0NedAu0IfV0BURq0Ek
Why It Matters: Scientists have discovered common genetic variants
influencing susceptibility to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a
common form of liver disease. Read more from this new report from
Nature Genetics.
Also See:
> Fatty Liver Disease Ups Kids' Heart Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2JS0NedAu0IfV0BURr0El
> More Information on Liver Disease
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2JS0NedAu0IfV0BURs0Em

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