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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
