Health

Antidepressants may Cause Serious Health Effects

An estimated one in ten people suffer from depression. Antidepressants are the most widely-used drugs in the U.S., with a whopping 11 percent of Americans over the age of 12 taking them under medical supervision.

Ecuador fears for Assange health, seeks UK safe passage

Ecuador is worried about the health of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and has asked Britain to guarantee him safe passage from its London embassy to hospital if he needs medical treatment, a senior Ecuadorean diplomat said in Moscow.

Longer Exercise Provides Added Benefit to Children's Health

New research has found that 20 minutes of daily, vigorous physical activity over just three months can reduce a child's risk of diabetes as well as his total body fat - including dangerous, deep abdominal fat - but 40 minutes works even better.

NYC Board of Health Passes ‘Soda Ban’

In a controversial move, New York City's Board of Health passed a rule banning sales of big sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, concession stands, and other eateries.

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