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Latest Edition of Psychiatry’s ‘Bible’ Launched Amid Controversy

Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments

College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study

Alcohol affects them differently, so safe limits are lower for women

Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging

Small study didn’t find effect in former or never-smokers

Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That

Experimental app shaves critical seconds off smartphone transmissions of EKG images, study says

Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds

By 50, arteries stiffen, increasing risk of death from heart disease, researchers say

Gay Actors Convincing in Heterosexual Roles

Knowledge of performer’s sexual orientation may not affect viewer perceptions, study finds

Teen Bullies May Turn to Crime as Adults

Long-term study followed working-class British males

Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools?

Many ob/gyn residents would like specialized training but don’t get it, study finds

Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices

Comparison of 18 offices finds wide range of success in tackling smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure

Cellphone Use May Reveal Your ‘Dominant Brain’

People with left-brain dominance tend to listen with right ear, and vice-versa, study finds

HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds

Procedure recommended to treat aggressive liver cancer

Health Highlights: May 17, 2013

Health Tip: Eating Vegetarian

Choose low-fat meat alternatives

Health Tip: Don’t Smoke for a Better Smile

Cigarette use stains teeth

Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression

Risk rose steeply if a parent had been addicted to alcohol or drugs, study found

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