What We Learned This Week

Enjoy HealthCentral's picks of five interesting, thrilling, frightening and amusing health stories we found this week.

When Unplugging Leads to Anxiety & Depression: A HealthCentral Explainer

Teens may actually be addicted to the digital world and experience anxiety and depression when forced to go without it. 

New Research Could Expose Causes of Arthritis

Three new studies may have shed some light on the causes of arthritis, and the pain and inflammation that accompany the condition.

Preventing Alzheimer's in the U.S. 

Plan to Address Alzheimer's in America Unveiled

The Obama administration recently unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address the rising rates of dementia and Alzheimer's in the U.S. 

Addiction: Are You at Risk?

A surprising number of people are addicted to something. That "something" provides pleasure, relief or reward. That "something" goes way beyond drugs. Eventually, the pathological pursuit of pleasure disrupts life.

Bullying and Ostracizing Tied to Depression & Anxiety in Special Needs Children

Children with special needs have always been a favorite target for bullying and teasing. It’s easy to see why - they’re different.

Is Aspirin a Cure -All?

In doing our job to clear up the health noise out there, we’ve pulled together a list of some aspirin “myths” that have been drummed up over the years. Let's take a look at what's out there...

Vision and Diabetes

Understand the difference between retinopathy and temporary vision changes that can occur with high blood glucose (BG) levels.

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