Pediatricians should provide teens with their contraceptive of choice on same day as counseling, in absence of medical contraindications
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Heaviest burden born by regions with high sociodemographic index, apart from Japan, which had declining trends
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About half of patients had sustained reduction in depression and anxiety up to two years after psilocybin and psychotherapy
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Each doubling of perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid linked to 9 and 17 percent higher risk for elevated BP at ages 6 to 12, 13 to 18 years, respectively, in male children
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Rate more than tripled in 1980 birth cohort and more than quadrupled in 1985 birth cohort versus 1945 birth cohort
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Overall implant survivorship was 100 percent; adverse events occurred in 36.2 percent of ankles at mean of 26.7 months
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Multitarget stool DNA testing was cost-effective relative to no screening, but CT colonography is cost-saving
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Number of firearms stored unlocked performed best in estimating teen perceived access to firearms, but sensitivity was low
Read More »Texas Invests $50M in Psychedelic Drug Research to Treat Addiction
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Texas has moved to fund research into ibogaine, a psychedelic drug that may help treat addiction, depression and brain injuries.Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill last week approving $50 million in state funds for ibogaine research, The New York …
Read More »Mean Age of Moms at First Birth Increased From 2016 to 2023
Similar increases observed for higher-order births; increase in mean age at first birth seen in all racial and ethnic groups
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