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Talk Therapy May Best Treat Social Anxiety Disorder
Antidepressants may be the go-to treatment for social anxiety disorder, but one type of talk therapy may be more effective and have longer-lasting effects.
Enterovirus D68 Confirmed in More Than Half of US States
Cases of children with respiratory illnesses caused by enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) are popping up all over the US. On Wednesday, US health officials released the latest case numbers.
Longer Work Hours Associated with Diabetes
Working overtime may result in a bigger paycheck, but it may also be linked with serious health problems.
FDA Approves Rx to Treat Crohn's Disease in Kids
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for Crohn's disease in children. It is the first treatment for pediatric Crohn's approved to be administered at home.
Common Medicines May Increase Blood Clot Risk
When dealing with a headache or other pain, many people reach for over-the-counter pain relievers like naproxen or ibuprofen. But these types of medication, known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), could come with an increased risk of blood clots.
Memory Slips Now May Signal Alzheimer’s Later
Do you often forget where you left your keys or parked the car? More frequent memory problems may be a sign of more brain function loss to come.
Family Therapies Effectively Treated Anorexia in Teens
Families play an important role in mental health — and that role may be key to treating teens with anorexia, a new study suggests.
FDA Approves Rx for Plaque Psoriasis
More than 125 million people across the globe have psoriasis. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a medicine Tuesday that may be able to treat them.
'Angelina' May Have Boosted Breast Cancer Screening
The United Kingdom recently saw a spike in women seeking genetic screening for breast cancer. Researchers think the increase may be tied to a high-profile celebrity endorsement.
Hundreds of Children Exposed to TB in El Paso Hospital
Tuberculosis (TB) is not as common in the US as it once was. Yet cases of the disease remain a concern, as was recently evidenced in West Texas.