American adults who use illicit drugs are much more likely to think about suicide than those in the general population, a new federal government survey says. Latest Mental Health News City Parks Boost Mood, Study Suggests Health Tip: Stop ...
U.S. adults who use illicit drugs are far more likely than the general adult population to seriously consider suicide, health officials say. A report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, part of the U.S. ...
Admittedly, when I saw that Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas president Ed Smith would give an “Unplugged” presentation at last fall’s Electronic Components Industry Association Executive Conference, I smiled thinking ...
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Will Leonard, an animator with Green Grass Studios in Dallas, was awarded first place and $1,000 for his video, “Church of Christ the Light” in Tarkett's national video contest, “Looking Back, Stepping Forward.” ...
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Call it a revolution or an evolution, the fact is, carpets have been getting softer since the turn of the millennium and they are not going away. In fact, manufacturers noted soft is not a fad or trend but rather a mainstay and needs to be ...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a new GATEWAY report entitled Pedestrian Friendly Outdoor Lighting. Recognizing that pedestrian lighting has different criteria for success than street and area lighting, GATEWAY followed ...
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A Vanderbilt University Medical Center study released today shows there is no evidence that the risk of suicide differs with two commonly prescribed antidepressants prescribed to children and adolescents. The population-based study, ...
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When it comes to treating depression in children, newer antidepressants all seem to carry about the same risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, a new study shows. Previous studies, including a review from the U.S. Food and Drug ...
It's the new year, a time when a smokers' thoughts often turn to quitting. Some people may use that promise of a fresh start to trade their tobacco cigarettes for an electronic cigarette, a device that attempts to mimic the look and feel ...
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Stress can creep into your daily life, affecting your health and your ability to perform everyday tasks. The Cleveland Clinic suggests how to help combat stress: Soak in a warm bath or read a good book. Practice breathing ...
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Sometimes when I think of the human brain,the theme from"Star Trek"starts playing in my own head.It's the music of great unknowns—and in certain ways the human brain,with more connections between its cells than there are galaxies in ...
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As the cold of winter settles in across the United States, associations that represent the interests of wheat farmers met in many states to review the last year's activities and set plans for the next year. USW officers and staff look ...
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Researchers at Penn Medicine report in the December 25 issue of JAMA that a modified form of prolonged exposure therapy - in which patients revisit and recount aloud their trauma-related thoughts, feelings and situations - shows greater ...
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The first generic versions of the antidepressant drug Cymbalta (duloxetine delayed-release capsules) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. License to produce generic Cymbalta was granted to Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., ...
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Renewable energy subsidies have been a politically popular program over the past decade. These subsidies have led to explosive growth in wind power installations across the United States, especially in the Midwest and Texas. But do these ...