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Friday, 29 July 2022
Three Pressing Questions About Monkeypox: Spread, Vaccination, Treatment
By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://ift.tt/c0kRsqY
Wave of Opioid Overdoses Expected to Hit U.S. Rural, Urban Areas
Researchers say the coming wave of opioid overdoses “will be worse than ever seen before."
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Allergan Reaches Tentative $2.37 Billion Deal to Settle Opioid Suits
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What’s the Best Exercise for Blood Sugar?
All physical activity is good, but different types can affect your blood sugar in different ways. What will work best for you?
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Is Balding Unavoidable? New Research Suggests Not
Scientists identify a single chemical that someday could help end baldness and speed wound healing
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Thursday, 28 July 2022
How Doctors Are Weighing the Legal Risks of Abortion Care
Since the Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortion providers must make many day-to-day medical decisions, with the changing legal risks being as top-of-mind to doctors as the safety of their patients.
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For Men, Peyronie's a Touchy Topic -- But Help is Available
Often the condition is painful. Men who have Peyronie’s tend to be in middle age and have other conditions, including diabetes and erectile dysfunction – or both.
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Natural Hair: What to Know Before You Color It
If you have natural hair and you’re thinking of coloring it, read this first.
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Video Gamers Are Better Decision-Makers
College coeds who play action video games make faster, better decisions than non-gamers, a study shows.
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Dying for Attention: Faking Illness Becomes an Online Epidemic
A recent surge in factitious disorder has taken place online, and it appears to be due largely to TikTok.
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In Rural America, Covid Hits Black and Hispanic People Hardest
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Wednesday, 27 July 2022
More Evidence That COVID-19 Started in Wuhan Marketplace
The virus driving the COVID-19 pandemic started as two slightly different strains, jumping to humans a few weeks apart at the end of 2019, research shows.
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Can You Treat ADHD Without Drugs?
For most families, an ADHD diagnosis means a long trek through the world of pharmaceuticals. But the most successful treatment combines both meds and learning to manage behavior.
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Fatigued or Full Throttle: Is Your Thyroid to Blame?
Feeling all revved up, even at bedtime? Or maybe your throttle’s on idle with symptoms of depression, fatigue, and weight gain. In both cases, the root cause may be your thyroid.
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President Biden Tests Negative for COVID-19, Ends Isolation
The president will test more frequently, and wear a mask around other people for the next 10 days.
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How to Balance Low T
As men get older, their bodies make less testosterone. WebMD looks at the causes and treatments for this common condition.
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What Is Segmented Sleep?
Find out whether it's a good idea to break up your nighttime slumber into two shifts.
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No Long COVID Drugs Yet, But Other Treatments Available
There's no specific drug to treat long COVID yet. But as long COVID clinics have sprout up across the country, there are more and more options for patients who deal with lingering, but life-altering symptoms.
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More Evidence Fitness Trackers Can Boost Your Health
A large research review finds tracking your activity might inspire you to walk up to 40 minutes more a day, about 1,800 more steps, which could translate to the loss of more than two pounds over five months.
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Tuesday, 26 July 2022
Viral Infections and Gene Variant Are Linked to Child Hepatitis Cases
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Gun Deaths Rose 30% Among U.S. Kids in a Decade
A new study finds young Americans became 30% more likely to die as a result of gun violence over the past decade, largely due to gun-related suicides.
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VA Foster Program Helps Older Vets Manage COVID Challenges
Medical foster homes are privately owned homes in which a licensed caregiver lives with and supervises residents around the clock. Caregivers help aging veterans with activities of daily living like bathing, cooking, making and getting to appointments, getting dressed, and taking daily medication.
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Marmite May Help With Anxiety, Study Finds
While people around the world are polarized on its taste, scientists have agreed that Marmite may be good for more than just toast.
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Nightmares Can Sometimes Warn of Parkinson's Onset
New research suggests bad dreams may signal the start of Parkinson's disease in some older adults.
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Fentanyl From the Government? A Vancouver Experiment Aims to Stop Overdoses
By BY STEPHANIE NOLEN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/RGdKEcm
Monday, 25 July 2022
How to Make Your Staycation Feel Like a Getaway
Your next staycation shouldn’t be just time to catch up on errands. Here’s how to make sure it feels like a true break.
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Obesity Rates Continue to Climb Among U.S. Kids, Teens
A new analysis of nationwide health survey data shows rates of obesity continues to rise for kids between 2 and 5 years of age as well as 12- to 19-year-olds.
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Two Children in U.S. Diagnosed with Monkeypox
Two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S. according to federal health officials.
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Some CBD Creams, Patches Don't Match Labels: Study
Cannabidiol (CBD) products made from hemp have gotten more popular in recent years. But how much can you trust what the label says, compared to what really is in CBD patches, creams, and lotions?
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The Next Blood Pressure Breakthrough: Temporary Tattoos
Thin sticker-like wearable electronic tattoos may help you continuously track your blood pressure someday, revealing trends and changes during stress, sleep, or exercise.
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Hospital Programs Tackle Mental Health Effects of Long COVID
New programs target one of the hardest-hit groups of patients: people with the psychological effects of long COVID.
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Hair Loss, Impotence Join List of Long COVID Symptoms
Researchers report that people with long-haul COVID experience a wider set of symptoms than once thought, including hair loss and sexual dysfunction.
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Saturday, 23 July 2022
W.H.O. Declares Monkeypox Spread a Global Health Emergency
By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://ift.tt/YUdKpnq
After Roe, Pregnant Women With Cancer Diagnoses May Face Wrenching Choices
By BY GINA KOLATA from NYT Health https://ift.tt/Q2FkYMS
Friday, 22 July 2022
Science Lags Behind for Kids with Long COVID
For children with long COVID, there are no medications shown to directly target the condition. Instead, caregivers target their symptoms, which include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, head-aches, and a racing heart.
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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Their Work
A Medscape poll reveals that they want patients to understand how many challenges they have, as well as how much work they do to take care of patients.
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Go Bananas for Female Heart Health
The researchers found that as potassium consumption in women went up, blood pressure went down. And as potassium consumption rose, so did women's blood pressure.
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First U.S. Polio Case in Nearly a Decade Reported in New York
Investigators are now working to determine specifically how the infection happened and whether others were exposed, while health officials have scheduled polio vaccination clinics for Friday and Monday in New York.
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What to Know About the Marburg Virus Disease
By BY APRIL RUBIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/5TjN0Ja
Thursday, 21 July 2022
Is RSV Causing Your Baby’s Breathing Problems?
RSV can cause serious breathing problems in infants, so parents need to be able to recognize the signs. Find out how the labored breathing that can come with this virus might look and sound.
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Does Marijuana Help AFib?
Is marijuana safe when you have AFib? Find out what the experts say.
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The Pros and Cons of Testosterone Therapy
Beginning in their mid-30s, men lose testosterone at an average of just under 2% per year. Testosterone replacement treatment (TRT)aims to boost those low levels.
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What Are the Early Warning Signs of Vaping Illness?
Many people have been hospitalized, and some have died from vaping illness. But how do you know if you have it? Here’s what to look out for.
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What Are Nootropics or “Smart Drugs” or Cognitive Enhancers?
"Smart drugs" and supplements promise to boost your memory, concentration, and more. Here's what you should know about them.
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What to Expect from Periods After 40
Before your periods end, your body goes into a phase called perimenopause, which could last 2 to 10 years. During this time, there can be all kinds of changes in your cycle.
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Wednesday, 20 July 2022
8 Ultraviolet Wands Could Pose Danger of Radiation Injury, F.D.A. Warns
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HRT Won't Raise Recurrence Rate for Breast Cancer Survivors
Researchers report hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for breast cancer survivors doesn't appear to increase the risk of cancer recurrence or death.
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F.D.A. Seeks Outside Review of Troubled Food and Tobacco Units
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Lawsuit Alleges Eating Skittles Poses a Safety Risk
Candy giant Mars Inc., promising the experience of tasting the rainbow, is under fire for ingredient in its popular candy.
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