A psychologist testified that Heard has both borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder. Heard has said she has posttraumatic stress disorder.
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Friday 29 April 2022
Amber Heard’s Diagnosis: What Is Histrionic Personality Disorder?
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Can You Reverse Hearing Loss?
Many types of hearing loss are reversible. Is yours? WebMD explains.
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Nutrition and Aging: 7 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition
Many Americans, young and old, fall short on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. But the challenge of getting adequate nutrition may be trickiest for seniors. Research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium.
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When Body Image Becomes a Problem for Female Athletes
Many female athletes struggle with body image, and it can put their physical and mental health at risk.
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Thursday 28 April 2022
Patients Taking Experimental Obesity Drug Lost More Than 50 Pounds, Maker Claims
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FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Tobacco Products
Health care groups hailed the proposal as a critical step to keep cigarettes out of the mouths of children and Black Americans, who are particularly likely to smoke menthol tobacco products.
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Moderna Seeks OK for Young Kids' COVID Vaccine as Parents Wait
Pfizer's request for the youngest kids is expected next. But there are a lot of moving parts, and families and doctors alike are concerned the FDA will not act quickly enough.
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Scientists Are Working on How to Grow Replacement Teeth
Unlike many other types of human tissue, dental enamel doesn't regrow after it's damaged, so specialists are using stem cells to study how to restore affected teeth.
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F.D.A. Moves to Ban Sales of Menthol Cigarettes
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Fauci Clarifies 'Out of the Pandemic Phase' Comment as Experts Agree
After Anthony Fauci made national headlines with a proclamation that the U.S. COVID-19 pandemic is over, he walked back his comments.
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Wednesday 27 April 2022
'Brain Zap' Technology May Help Hardcore Smokers Quit
According to a new study, using low-intensity electric or magnetic impulses helped people go without smoking cigarettes.
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Pfizer Recalls Another Blood Pressure Medication
Pfizer is recalling five lots of blood pressure medicine Accupril because of elevated levels of a nitrosamine, Nnitroso-quinapril, the company said in a news release posted on the FDA website.
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Smart Toilets: Next Tool Against Diseases (Including COVID)
Human stool contains a treasure trove of valuable health information. New tech-enabled toilets offer a way to capture key insights before they’re flushed away.
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Cancer Caregiving From Long Distance
Cancer caregiving is never easy, and when you’re doing it long distance, there are extra challenges. Here’s what you can do to provide support.
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What Trans Health Care for Minors Really Means
The meaning of gender-affirming care for young people, and what it looks like on the ground, isn’t always clear. The cloud of politics surrounding it has obscured the medical reality of how and when trans youth can get the treatments they seek.
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Personal Essay: I Started Transitioning at the Beginning of the Pandemic. Here’s What It Was Like
Two years ago, just when the world was shutting down, I opened up – to my true self. Having discovered that I was a transgender man, I set out to medically transition at the onset of the pandemic.
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A lot of children are about to be born in Ukraine. Will the war affect them for life?
Some of the most horrific images from the war so far have come from a maternity hospital in Mariupol bombed by Russian troops in mid-March. The upheaval spurs a troubling question: Could the stress and condition of war affect a fetus?
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When the Walls Were Painted With Poison
Scheele’s Green, named for the Swedish chemist who invented it in 1778, was everywhere in Victorian England, from the walls of Buckingham Palace to the factories where child laborers painted the leaves of fake foliage. And it was deadly.
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Tuesday 26 April 2022
FDA Approves First COVID Treatment for Use in Kids
The FDA approved the antiviral remdesivir as the first COVID-19 treatment for young children.
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Rise and Shine: A Carefully Considered Morning Ritual That Can Brighten Your Day
Strategies for getting ready to be at your best each morning
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More American Teens Carrying Guns These Days
Researchers say the number of U.S. teens carrying handguns has risen by 41% over the past two decades -- with notable increases seen among white teens from higher-income families.
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Breaking News: Kamala Harris Has COVID-19
The vice president has no symptoms and will isolate and work from the vice president’s residence at the Naval Observatory.
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Will You Have a Heart Attack? New Tech May Predict If and When
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University want to create a 3D model of your heart to predict a life-threatening problem before it happens.
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Most Americans have been infected with the coronavirus at least once, the C.D.C. says.
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Rise and Shine: A Carefully Considered Morning Ritual That Can Brighten Your Day
Strategies for getting ready to be at your best each morning
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Monday 25 April 2022
Pfizer Recalls Another Blood Pressure Medication
Pfizer is recalling five lots of blood pressure medicine Accupril because of elevated levels of a nitrosamine, Nnitroso-quinapril, the company said in a news release posted on the FDA website.
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Study Shows Long COVID Affects Women More Than Men
A new study shows that women are 33 percent less likely than men to make a full recovery from long COVID than men.
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Needle-Free Epinephrine Options Are On The Horizon
Epinephrine is the only effective treatment for serious allergic reactions called anaphylaxis, yet people with prescriptions for the lifesaving medication often don't carry their auto-injectors, and many hesitate to use them.
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Got A-Fib? Shed Pounds Before Treatment to Stop Its Return
In a new study, patients with a-fib who were overweight or obese when they underwent ablation to correct abnormal heart rhythm were more likely to experience a return of A-fib than folks who were not.
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Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Bring Relief From Rheumatoid Arthritis
New study suggests it might, but there are still plenty of questions
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The Emotional Side of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer can bring on many emotions in people. From diagnosis to treatments, the journey may leave you feeling things you hadn't expected.
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Pulling Back the Curtain on Race and Health Care
By BY TONYA RUSSELL from NYT Health https://ift.tt/dUVWCP9
Saturday 23 April 2022
How do I find the right doctor for my child? And how can I be sure my teenager has received the correct diagnosis?
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‘It’s Life or Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens
By BY MATT RICHTEL AND ANNIE FLANAGAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/kulNrhA
The Drive to Vaccinate the World Against Covid Is Losing Steam
By BY REBECCA ROBBINS AND STEPHANIE NOLEN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/DBQTAUa
Mask Ruling Underscores Deep Split in Attitudes
By BY RONI CARYN RABIN AND EMILY ERDOS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/VUvcAzd
The Drive to Vaccinate the World Against Covid Is Losing Steam
By BY REBECCA ROBBINS AND STEPHANIE NOLEN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/NIfYyv2
Friday 22 April 2022
Guns Now Leading Cause of Death for US Children
Deaths linked to firearms topped those from car accidents for the first time in 2020, a new study found.
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Why Do We Freeze Under Pressure?
It’s happened to presidential candidates, Wheel of Fortune contestants, and (let’s be honest) you too – anyone can choke when stakes are high. Science explains why, and how to stop it.
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Tucker Carlson Has a Cure for Declining Virility
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Highway Death Toll Warning Signs May Cause More Crashes, Not Less
A new study suggests showing highway death tolls on roadside message boards in a bid to curb crashes may actually cause more accidents.
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5 Bacteria Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Researchers have identified five types of bacteria associated with aggressive prostate cancer which could lead to new treatments for the disease.
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The U.S. Appealed to Reinstate Masks. But Is It Seeking to Win?
By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE AND SHARON LAFRANIERE from NYT Health https://ift.tt/goCTzw6
Thursday 21 April 2022
Caught Your Kid Masturbating?
Here's what to do and what to say -- because how you react matters.
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When Is It Time for My Baby to Use a Cup Instead of a Bottle?
Tips from WebMD for parents who are ready to transition their baby from bottle to a cup.
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Routine Childhood Vaccinations in the U.S. Slipped During the Pandemic
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Is the Opioid Crisis Masking Real Rates of Suicides?
Experts were optimistic at first, pointing to a number of potential drivers for the 3% drop in suicides nationally. But many believe the opioid epidemic is masking many deaths that in truth were suicides.
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Excess Weight May Double Risk of Endometrial Cancer
New research finds that over time, obesity nearly doubles a woman's risk of endometrial cancer.
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