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Wednesday, May. 16th 2012
Sunscreen ingredients, labels, and more.webmd.m.share.init();Font SizeAAAwebmd.m.fontSizer.init(); By Sonya Collins
WebMD Feature Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD
Stocking up on sunscreen? We all know we’re supposed to wear it every day, rain or shine, to lower our risk of skin cancer and help prevent premature signs of aging.
But picking one can be confusing. There are different types, and different ingredients, and sunscreen Read the rest of this entry »
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Wednesday, May. 16th 2012
Despite Downward Trends, 1 in 12 Teens and 1 in 3 Young Adults Report Cigarette Use By Cari Nierenberg
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
May 17, 2012 — Fewer American teens and young adults are smoking cigarettes, a new government report shows.
The report, done by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), revealed that the percentage of adolescents aged 12 to Read the rest of this entry »
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Wednesday, May. 16th 2012
Motor Development Delay at 6 Months a Red Flag, Study Suggests By Salynn Boyles
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
May 16, 2012 — Infants who show developmental delays in head and neck muscle control may be at increased risk for autism, a new study suggests.
Though preliminary, the findings are among the first to suggest that delays in motor development during infancy may be an early warning Read the rest of this entry »
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Wednesday, May. 16th 2012
CDC Report Tallies Spending, Health Care Access, and Disease Trends By Matt McMillen
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
March 16, 2012 — The CDC today released its annual state of the union’s health, and there’s good news and bad. We’re living longer. But we’re also gaining more weight. Teen pregnancies are at a record low. But fewer people can afford necessary prescription drugs and medical care.?
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Tuesday, May. 15th 2012
The LA-based photographer’s new show dishes body image, motherhood, healthy aging, and more with top women celebrities. By Lauren Paige Kennedy
WebMD the Magazine – Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
How’s this for a Mother’s Day treat? Lifetime Network’s new series “The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet” debuted April 26, with alpha females Gwyneth Paltrow, Jane Fonda, Portia de Rossi, Sarah Silverman, and Lady Gaga (to name Read the rest of this entry »
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Tuesday, May. 15th 2012
Group Flags Questionable Ingredients in Sunscreens; Manufacturers Say Report Is Flawedwebmd.m.share.init();Font SizeAAAwebmd.m.fontSizer.init(); By Brenda Goodman, MA
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
May 16, 2012 — With warmer weather on the way, the Environmental Working Group has just released a new edition of their popular sunscreen guide.
In the sixth annual guide, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Read the rest of this entry »
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Tuesday, May. 15th 2012
OraQuick Mouth-Swab Test: Results in 20 Minutes; False Assurance an Issue By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
May 15, 2012 — The FDA should approve the first HIV test for at-home use and over-the-counter sale, the agency’s advisory committee said today in a unanimous 17-0 vote.
The test is OraQuick from OraSure. It’s a home version of a rapid HIV test already being used Read the rest of this entry »
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Tuesday, May. 15th 2012
Surgical Procedure May Benefit Some Spinal Cord Injury Patients By Matt McMillen
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
May 15, 2012 — Surgeons in St. Louis have restored partial function to a 71-year-old man?s hands, which had been paralyzed following a spinal cord injury sustained in a car accident two years before the surgery.
The man, who remains paralyzed from the waist down, can now write Read the rest of this entry »
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Tuesday, May. 15th 2012
Researchers Identify Genes Linked With the Mental Illness, Create Risk Test By Kathleen Doheny
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
May 15, 2012 — Scientists have developed a test that may be able to predict who is at risk for schizophrenia, a complex mental illness that is thought to run in families. To develop the test, scientists used a new approach to identify a comprehensive group of genes most likely Read the rest of this entry »
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Monday, May. 14th 2012
Eliminating the Need for Bowel Prep Could Spur More People to Get Screened for Colon Cancer By Rita Rubin
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
May 14, 2012– For many people, preparing for a colonoscopy is sometimes more daunting than the procedure itself.
You typically stop eating solid food for at least a day, and then drink what seems like gallons of liquid to clean out your bowel. You need Read the rest of this entry »
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