Serious Risks Attached To A Decades Old IUD
IUD problems related to the removal of the medical device when it fails to work correctly.
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Chemical Hair Straighteners Bring Increased Breast Cancer Risk, Particularly for African American Women
Breast cancer among 30% of women who use chemical hair straighteners every five to eight weeks.
The 46 Most Commonly Diagnosed Types of Cancer and How Deadly They Are
This page features: Cited Research Articles Cancer can be a tough subject for many Americans to think about. In addition to worrying about what causes cancer, many may wonder what the most common cancer is, and an even darker concern many have is what the deadliest cancer is. Using information found in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer …
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The 50 Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs in America And Their Average Price
This page features: Cited Research Articles What are the most prescribed drugs in the U.S., and how much do they cost for the patients who need them? We’ve created a list of the top 50 most common medications in America, outlining what they treat, what their brand names are, and the average retail price consumers are expected …
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A Guide to Teen Opioid Addiction
This page features: Cited Research Articles The national opioid epidemic unfortunately includes thousands of teenagers. Adolescents who fall prey to this addiction are at a high risk of overdose or a life of substance abuse. In 2016, 276,000 people between ages 12 and 17 used pain relievers that included opioids for non-medical reasons. Teenage opioid addiction …
How to Talk to a Family Member About Addiction
This page features: Cited Research Articles When someone you love, whether it’s a family member or a friend, struggles with addiction to drugs or alcohol, you naturally want to help. As addiction progresses, it tends to have a devastating effect on physical and emotional health, personal relationships, and professional goals. You’ll want your loved one to …
A Guide to Club Drugs
This page features: Cited Research Articles Club drugs got their name because they are often passed around nightclubs and large dance parties, called raves. Partygoers who want to enhance their light and sound experience might turn to club drugs to help this along. Unfortunately, club drugs are not only very dangerous, but these narcotics are also …
The Opioid Epidemic: OxyContin, Fentanyl and more
This page features: Cited Research Articles Anyone who pays attention to the news is likely to be aware of the opioid crisis. When people use the word “opioid,” they are typically referring to a range of narcotics, some legal and some illegal. The Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, defines narcotics as drugs that act as pain …
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Teen Topics: Substance Abuse, Drug Addiction and Mental Health
This page features: Cited Research Articles People from all classes, races, religions, and age groups deal with mental health and drug abuse issues, and teenagers are no exception. According to experts, 1 in 5 teens has some sort of mental illness. Both substance abuse and mental health issues are common, and they also commonly occur together: …
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