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New research raises more questions about antidepressant use during pregnancy

The pros and cons of taking antidepressants while pregnant have been hotly debated despite increasing research in the field. Each time one study highl

Active, passive smoking tied to infertility, early menopause – Study

Smoking and being exposed to secondhand smoke may trigger early menopause and infertility in women, a new study suggests. Other research has linked sm

Shingles linked to raised heart risks for seniors, study finds

Seniors who develop the painful rash known as shingles appear to face a short-term increase in their risk for having a stroke or heart attack, new res

Cancer rates dropping in rich countries, rising in poorer ones – Study

Better screening and lifestyle changes have helped to reduce the prevalence of common cancers in many high-income countries, but low- and middle-incom

America’s rural elderly face barriers to health care

Elderly Americans who live in rural areas are at increased risk for health problems and death because of poor access to health care, a new study finds