Anxiety seems to up odds for heart attack, death in people with cardiovascular trouble
Source: HealthDay
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’Miniature Telescope’ for Eye Approved for Macular Degeneration

Implanted device replaces eye’s natural lens
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Early Pot Smoking, Depression May Be Linked

Children and teenagers who smoke marijuana may have a somewhat heightened risk of developing depression, a new study suggests -- though whether the drug itself is to blame is not clear.
Source: Reuters Health
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Neck Size Could Help ID Childhood Obesity

Measuring children’s neck circumference could provide a quick, simple way to screen them for weight problems, a new study suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
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