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The real deal: Cancer and diet
Orange County Breeze
The registered dietitian at the Integrated Cancer Medicine Program of MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute at Long Beach Medical Center is knowledgeable about facts regarding the role of diet for cancer prevention and during cancer treatment. Here are ...

Wicked Local
New program to help Winchester students say 'no' to opioids
Wicked Local
Winchester resident Mike Duggan didn't know he was developing an addiction when as a high school student he was prescribed pain medication after breaking his wrist playing hockey. After the wrist injury, Duggan was prescribed more pills after he had ...

CBR
Ellen Forney Wants Those Living with Bipolar Disorder to Rock Steady
CBR
Cartoonist Ellen Forney's 2012 memoir Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me began with her diagnosis as bipolar, sought to understand the archetype of the “crazy” artist, and followed her struggle to find mental and emotional balance.

Prevention.com
15 Best and Worst Keto Diet Foods
Prevention.com
This ratio of nutrients forces your body to use stored fat for fuel, encouraging weight loss. Here's the thing, though: We don't know the effects of following this kind of diet long-term, and yes, some health pros worry it presents some risks. The best ...

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The Star Democrat
Talbot County, Maryland takes on opioid crisis
The Star Democrat
On June 12, the U.S. House of Representatives passed several bills combating the opioid crisis, including but not limited to: H.R. 5261, the TEACH to Combat Addiction Act; H.R. 5041, the Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act; and H.R. 4684, the ...

Psychiatry Advisor
Bipolar Disorder in the Perinatal Period: No Consensus on Treatment
Psychiatry Advisor
... enough, but the lack of consistent guidelines worldwide makes the task more daunting. Clinicians need to weigh the risks and benefits for individual patients while acknowledging that bipolar disorder relapses occur frequently in the perinatal period.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Bringing State-of-the-Art Cancer Care Closer to Home
centraljersey.com
RWJUH Hamilton's Cancer Center expansion reflects the deep commitment by RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey to enhance the community's health and provide patients with an alternative to traveling long distances for ...

The Hill
House passes bill allowing Medicaid to pay for certain opioid, cocaine treatment
The Hill
The House passed a bill on Wednesday allowing the Medicaid program to pay for opioid and cocaine addiction treatment in certain inpatient facilities, despite opposition from many Democrats. The bill passed in a 261-155 vote. It is part of the House's ...

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Infosurhoy
Parkinson's Meds Tied to Higher Rate of Gambling, Sex Addiction Than Thought
U.S. News & World Report
WEDNESDAY, June 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Compulsive gambling. Shopping until your money has run out. Eating until you've grown obese. Relentless sexual risk-taking. Medications that restore normal movement in patients with Parkinson's disease ...
Parkinson's drugs may lead to compulsive behaviorMedical News Today

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LongIsland.com
Great Neck Doctor Advocates for Miracle Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy
LongIsland.com
Stem cells are your body's own natural healing cells, and they're found in bone marrow and especially in subcutaneous fat around the midsection; fat-derived stem cells are much more plentiful in number and more effective at treating a number of ...

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Dental Restoration Market provides an in-depth insight of Sales, Growth and Trends Forecast to 2021
Expert Herald
Various materials that are used in restorative dentistry include dental amalgams, dental cements, dental composites, dental ceramics and dental liners. These materials can be used across different branches of dentistry like prosthodontics, periodontics ...

One-third of children, teens use dietary supplements
Healio
The researchers used nationally representative data collected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys to examine how commonly dietary supplements — including nutritional products and alternative medicine — are used by children and ...

Reader's Digest
13 Best Vitamins and Supplements for Weight Loss
Reader's Digest
“Many, if not most of us, have nutrient needs that are unmet by diet alone. When we replenish these deficiencies with the right vitamins and minerals, in proper doses, then we can satisfy our body's nutrient cravings and in turn, reduce our unhealthy ...

Reader's Digest
13 Best Vitamins and Supplements for Weight Loss
Reader's Digest
“Many, if not most of us, have nutrient needs that are unmet by diet alone. When we replenish these deficiencies with the right vitamins and minerals, in proper doses, then we can satisfy our body's nutrient cravings and in turn, reduce our unhealthy ...

Reader's Digest
13 Best Vitamins and Supplements for Weight Loss
Reader's Digest
Many of the doctors' patients report that once they begin a regimen that includes the right vitamins for their individual needs, they're able to eat less while making better food choices, and find they have more energy to exercise and plan meals. In ...

PsychCentral.com (blog)
When Stimulants Help With Anxiety
PsychCentral.com (blog)
When my psychiatrist first prescribed medication for my ADHD, I remember reading the side effects and asking him “this isn't going to make my anxiety worse, is it?” His response was basically “we'll just have to wait and see.” Just like coffee isn't ...

Evaluating KemPharm's KP415, Part 1: What Is ADHD?
Seeking Alpha
KemPharm will soon publish the results of its Phase 3 clinical trial for KP415, a prodrug of dexmethylphenidate. In a three-part series, I explore current understandings of ADHD mechanics, examine the US competitive landscape, and finally, review ...

Pet Age
Pet Partners Provides Financial Support to Therapy Animals with Cancer Thanks to Funding from Petco Foundation ...
Pet Age
Funds help pay for a range of expenses associated with cancer, including diagnostic procedures, chemotherapy or other direct forms of treatment, alternative cancer-related procedures, and end-of-life care or pain mitigation. “Our Pet Partners therapy ...

Well+Good
3 reasons *every* healthy lady needs an A+ amount of vitamin D
Well+Good
Different supplements and vitamins tend to take turns the spotlight to highlight their purported health-promoting properties. Recently, vitamin D has taken center stage in the scientific community, particularly for its superpower-esque ability to ...

Teens who go gluten-free are more likely to smoke and have body issues
New Zealand Herald
The immune system attacks gluten and the lining of the gut when those with the disease consume it, causing nutrient deficiencies and digestive issues. However, many believe switching to a gluten-free diet will help them boost energy, lose weight and ...