Persistent Depression Linked to Increased CAC Scores in Women
Increased coronary artery calcium in middle-aged women without cardiovascular disease, diabetes
CDC: Cigarette Smoking Rates Down Among U.S. Adolescents
However, e-cigarette use and rates of distracted driving are on the rise
California’s Right-to-Die Law Now in Effect
Move raises percentage of terminally ill patients in United States who will now have this option
Review Finds Antidepressants Ineffective in Children, Teens
Medications were seen as mostly ineffective and sometimes risky in these age groups
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Cut Opioid Use
Reduction in rate of prescribing of Schedule II opioids seen immediately after program launch
Late-Term Gestation Linked to Improved Cognitive Outcomes
Performance up on three measures of cognitive function, down on one measure of physical function
Army Has the Highest Suicide Risk in U.S. Military
Firearms implicated in about two-thirds of cases
Depressive Symptoms Linked to Reduced Fecundability
Link independent of psychotropic medication use; psychotropic med use doesn't harm fecundability
Race, Class Impacts Accessibility of Psychotherapists
Appointment offer rates almost three times higher for middle-class versus working-class help seekers
Meds to Treat Opioid Addiction Significantly Underused
In 2013, just 17 percent were given medications like naltrexone after hospital discharge
