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Suicide Risk For Restless Legs Syndrome Patients

Given the increasing incidence of suicide in the U.S., it is imperative that RLS patients be treated rigorously and their health issues not be dismissed.

Who’s Reading Your Depression Test Results?

Vulnerable people are inadvertently sharing data about their mental health with advertisers, data brokers and large tech companies, according to an analysis of ‘depression tests’ and other popular mental health sites.

FDA Warning About Stemell’s Use Of Umbilical Cords

According to the FDA, the stem cell therapy company has been manufacturing and distributing unapproved products and failing to maintain adequate safety standards.

Mental Health A Big Part Of The NBA Rookie Transition

Mental health, mindfulness, and meditation were all part of the NBA Rookie Transition Program held in mid-August.

Can Medical Marijuana Help Aging Parents With Dementia?

Previously demonized, medical marijuana use in aging persons has proven to be helpful. Studies show that it can reduce behavior problems in elders with severe dementia. The World Health Organization urges reclassifying it, from harmful to helpful.

Doctor Obamacare Support Grows

Physicians who may have been skeptical of the Affordable Care Act when it was first signed into law by President Barack Obama have changed their tune over a five-year period, a new analysis in the September issue of Health Affairs shows.

Medication May Not Prevent Asthma Attacks, Study Shows

The standard recommendations for mild asthma management have traditionally included inhaled steroids. A recent study raises the issue that this may not be necessary for many patients.

Why You Might Want A Bidet-Style Toilet

Bidet-style toilets combine a bidet’s intimate washing capabilities with a standard toilet’s functions, and will generally fit in the same rough-in. Even an electric bidet-style seat added to your existing toilet can deliver better hygiene, and may mak…

Dwyane Wade, Nick Anderson On How To Recover From Struggles

Now retired NBA stars Wade and Anderson talked about the keys to dealing with adversity.

That Pill Is Watching You – Privacy And Hackability Of Ingestible Electronic Sensors

Those who ingest these tiny sensors may not understand who sees their personal information, or even what information is being recorded.