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Drinking alcohol appears to negatively affect driving skills to a greater extent than smoking cannabis

Alcohol Use Appears to Impair Driving More Than Cannabis Use

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And combination of the two increases risks but effect isn't doubled
Women formerly addicted to stimulant drugs

Stimulant Addiction May Affect Brains Differently by Gender

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It's not clear why past drug dependence is linked to less gray matter in female brains, researchers say
Rexulti (brexpiprazole) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat schizophrenia

FDA Approves Rexulti for Schizophrenia, Depression

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But shouldn't be prescribed to some older people
Among U.S. Army personnel

Newly Enlisted Army Soldiers at Risk of Attempted Suicide

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And women, whether officers or enlisted, were at twice the risk of men
Higher levels of dopamine may increase risk-taking behaviors in healthy people

Dopamine May Up Risk-Taking Behaviors in Healthy People

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Study findings echo those of Parkinson's patients taking meds to increase dopamine levels
In as little as two years

T2DM Linked to Declines in Cerebral Vasoreactivity, Cognition

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Neuropsychological performance declined noticeably in just two years
New research provides more evidence of a possible link between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant use early in pregnancy and a small increased risk of birth defects. The study appears online July 8 in The BMJ.

Another Study Shows Link Between SSRIs and Birth Defects

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But finding doesn't prove medications caused increased risk of birth defects
For older adults

Correction of Vitamin B-12 Deficiency No Benefit in Seniors

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No improvement in neurologic or cognitive outcomes with supplementation among older adults
Men with borderline testosterone levels frequently have depression and depressive symptoms

Depression Up Among Men With Borderline Testosterone

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More than half have depression or depressive symptoms; 25 percent taking antidepressants
Many HIV-infected patients have chronic pain

HIV-Infected Patients Frequently Have Chronic Pain

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Patients with moderate-severe chronic pain more likely to take antidepressants, prescription opioids