Health

SAMHSA’s new report tracks the behavioral health of America

A new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) illuminates important trends – many positive -- in Americans' behavioral health, both nationally and on a state-by-state basis.

Male Cancer Survivors May Live Longer If They Exercise

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U.S. safer when CDC works with other countries to fight infectious diseases

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Uganda epidemiologists collect virus samples from the field, to test for deadly Ebola virus.

Doctors May Need to Revise How They Evaluate Breast Biopsy Results

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Lower Obesity Rates Due to Better Diets, Not Economy: Study

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Hand Washing, Zinc May Ward Off Colds: Review

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Music Therapy May Help Teens With Cancer Cope

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Telling the Whole Truth May Ease Feelings of Guilt

People feel worse when they tell only part of the truth about a transgression compared to people who come completely clean, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

UN: WHO Boosts Hope on Pain Relief, Palliative Care

The Executive Board of the World Health Organization adopted a groundbreaking resolution urging countries to ensure access to pain medicines and palliative care for people with life-threatening illnesses.

Vitamin D Supplements Don't Help Your Health: Review

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