Gay unions may boost health
Health 24 - Research has shown that gay men and women have higher rates of depression, drug abuse and cancer than heterosexuals. Lesbians have a greater risk of breast cancer, heart disease and obesity than straight women, while gay men have a higher risk of HIV
Source: www.health24.com
Ten warning signs of Alzheimer's
Ottawa Citizen - It is important to see a doctor when you notice any of these symptoms, as they may be due to other conditions such as depression, drug interactions or an infection. If the diagnosis is Alzheimer's disease, your area Alzheimer Society can help
Source: www.canada.com
California families and the 2006 General Election
Christian Examiner - Under current California law, children as young as 12 years old may be taken from school—without notifying parents—to receive counseling and medical treatment for depression, drug use, birth control and abortions. Yet if your child wants to get ear
Source: www.christianexaminer.com
People's Pharmacy: FDA may ban chemical used to bleach age spots
Bryan-College Station Eagle - Q: Is there a generic for the depression drug Paxil? I have already fallen into the "doughnut hole" in Part D (Drug Coverage) of Medicare and would like a substitute for Paxil if one is available. A: First, let's clarify what you mean by that doughnut
Source: www.theeagle.com
Health promotion for the nursing home patient.
Medscape News - Procedures that should be considered include breast cancer screening, Papanicolaou smears for cervical cancer, hearing and vision loss screening, fall prevention assessment, immunizations, screening for dementia and depression, drug evaluation
Source: www.medscape.com
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