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Oregon has become the first state to allow women to obtain birth control without a doctor's prescription.

Women in Oregon No Longer Need Rx for Birth Control

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Those younger than 18 still require a doctor's prescription, but that may change in a few years
The number of pediatric emergency department visits for medication exposures in children aged 6 years and younger rose during the early 2000s

CDC: ER Visits for Medication Overdoses in Children Down

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Four meds caused 91.2 percent of visits for over-the-counter liquid medication exposures
Acetaminophen may do more than simply dull pain -- it may also dull positive and negative emotions

Acetaminophen Appears to Blunt Emotional Response

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Research involved two experiments, each enlisting about 80 college students
Acetaminophen may not be as safe as previously thought

Acetaminophen Risks May Be Underestimated

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Researchers call for a new systematic review of acetaminophen's effectiveness and safety
Higher cumulative use of anticholinergics may increase the risk of dementia

Cumulative Use of Anticholinergic Medication Tied to Dementia

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Class of drugs interferes with a key brain chemical, but study doesn't prove cause and effect