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• Common Plastics Chemicals Linked to Autism Traits in Young Boys

  

  02/19/2020—Young boys whose mothers were exposed to chemicals known as phthalates while pregnant may face an increased risk for developing behaviors associated with autism, a new study warns. More

• FDA Requests Market Withdrawal of Diet Drug Belviq Due to Cancer Risk

  

  02/14/2020—A clinical trial of the weight-loss drug Belviq (lorcaserin) shows an association with an increased risk of cancer, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting that its maker withdraw the drug from the U.S. market. More

• AHA News: Stroke Survivors Might Need Better Screening for Depression

  

  02/12/2020—Depression among stroke survivors peaks during the early months of recovery and persists for a full year, a new study finds. Experts say better screening methods are needed for this population to more effectively prevent and treat depression. More

• Were You Born in an H1N1 Flu Year or an H3N2? It Matters

  

  02/11/2020—The first type of influenza virus you're exposed to may set your lifetime ability to fight the flu. More

• Mom-to-Be's Cosmetics Chemicals Could Lead to Heavier Baby

  

  02/11/2020—When pregnant women use cosmetics containing parabens, their children may have a greater likelihood of becoming overweight, a new study suggests. More

• General Anesthesia Boosts Postpartum Depression Risk After C-Section: Study

  

  02/10/2020—Women who receive general anesthesia during a cesarean section delivery are at higher risk of severe postpartum depression that requires hospitalization, as well as self-inflicted harm and suicidal thoughts, a new study finds. More

• AI May Help Guide Patients to Most Effective Antidepressant

  

  02/10/2020—Choosing the right antidepressant for someone who is depressed can be hit or miss. But a new study shows that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be able to help. More

• There's a Virus Spreading in U.S. That's Killed 10,000: The Flu

  

  02/07/2020—Folks fretting about the coronavirus are forgetting there's another virus already running rampant in the United States, one that's killed nearly 20 times as many people in this country alone. More

• For Teens, Weight-Loss Surgery May Not Bring Emotional Gains

  

  02/06/2020—Following weight-loss surgery, teens may see some aspects of their health improve, but overall mental health isn't likely to budge, a new study suggests. More

• Online Bullies Make Teen Depression, PTSD Even Worse: Survey

  

  02/04/2020—Cyberbullying can worsen symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in young people, new research shows. More

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