A new study shows seven heart-healthy habits can lower your chances of developing dementia down the road.
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Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Monday, 27 February 2023
Daily Marijuana Use Now Linked to Heart Risks
Researchers say daily marijuana users are about one-third more likely to develop coronary artery disease, compared with people who have never used the drug.
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How Doctors Can Care for Women Better
A recent movement in medicine is pushing doctors to better understand how female patients are different from male patients.
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Spotlight On: Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis issues: health disparities, quality of life, stigma, gender issues, and treatment access.
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Sunday, 26 February 2023
Rural Hospitals Are Shuttering Their Maternity Units
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Why Aren’t Doctors Screening Older Americans for Anxiety?
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Friday, 24 February 2023
First At-Home Combination Test for Flu and Covid Is OK’d by the F.D.A.
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12 States Sue F.D.A., Seeking Removal of Special Restrictions on Abortion Pill
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Premenstrual Exacerbation: When Your Period Can Be Life-Threatening
What to know about premenstrual exacerbation.
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A Young Neurologist Mentors Black Women, Fights Disparities
Eseosa Ighodaro, MD, PhD, is a neurologist focusing on stroke, health disparities, and mentoring the next generation of doctors.
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Air Pollution May Create U.S. 'Hot Spots' for Parkinson's Risk
A new study suggests people living in heavily polluted areas of the U.S. may be more vulnerable to Parkinson’s disease.
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Thursday, 23 February 2023
Soy, Oat and Almond Drinks Can Be Called Milk, F.D.A. Says
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Links Found That Tie Encephalitis to Potential Suicide Risks
In some cases, encephalitis, which can be difficult to diagnose, can lead to mental health issues, including thoughts of self-harm and suicide.
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Cutting Down on Social Media Brings Quick Boost to Teens' Self-Image
Researchers estimate that youth spend about six to eight hours each day on screens -- and a lot of that time is spent on social media sites.
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Heart Attack Deaths Fell for Americans Over Past 20 Years
The gap in the rate of heart attack deaths between white people and Black people narrowed by nearly half.
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Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Global Declines in Maternal Mortality Have Stalled
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Q&A: Maybe Kids Don’t Need to Lose Weight
New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatricians on childhood obesity have been well received by many. But some experts question whether the recommendations might have unexpected consequences.
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Mpox Can Be Fatal for People With Advanced HIV
Researchers report the mpox virus (formerly known as monkeypox) often causes severe illness and death in those with advanced HIV infection that is not under control.
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Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Black Patients Face More Screening Delays for Uterine Cancer Diagnosis
A new study finds Black women are not getting the tests they need to diagnose uterine cancer early.
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Mpox Often Leads to Severe Illness, Even Death, in People With Advanced H.I.V.
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LGBTQ+ Support Groups in Schools Boost Students' Mental Health
New research suggests that depression risk among LGBTQ+ students is considerably lower in those schools where such Gender-Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) are present and relatively active.
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Even Mild COVID Might Change Your Brain
A new report says people who are experiencing anxiety and depression months after a mild case of COVID may have changes affecting the structure and function of their brains.
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Quick-Acting Migraine Medication: What to Know
Learn which drugs may ease your pain ASAP when a migraine hits.
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Big Soda’s Alcohol Drinks Worry Health Experts
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Monday, 20 February 2023
Helping Stroke Patients Regain Movement in their Hands
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Family History and Your Heart Failure Risk
Do you have a family history of heart failure? Asking the right questions when heart failure runs in your family will help you learn your own risk.
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Friday, 17 February 2023
New Cancer Screen, Same Issues: Can New Test Be Trusted?
A cancer screening program in Arizona that offers the Galleri blood test to first responders provides some insights on how well the test can catch cancers in this high-risk group.
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Why People of Color Are Commonly Misdiagnosed
Plaque psoriasis misdiagnosis is common in people of color. Learn the reasons why, how it can affect your health, and what you can do to get better care.
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Thursday, 16 February 2023
Medical Interpreters Build Bridges, Save Lives
Federal law guarantees the right to language interpreters in medical care. In the U.S., where 1 in 5 people speak a language other than English at home, that’s a lot of translation.
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Should I Get Allergy Shots?
If you’ve got seasonal allergies, you might be considering allergy shots as the answer to all your sniffling and sneezing. Here’s the rundown on who should consider them.
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Gut Check: The Real Reason You Avoid That At-Home Stool Test
Adopting “defensive” behaviors could be a key barrier keeping people from recommended colorectal cancer tests, especially among men and those with lower socioeconomic status.
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Finding Comfort and Meaning After a Child’s Suicide
In 2020, suicide was the second leading cause of death in youngsters and young adults (ages 10 to 34) and the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S..
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New Screen Might Spot More Cases of Hidden COPD
Researchers report a questionnaire called CAPTURE successfully identified almost half of clinical trial participants who had moderate to severe forms of previously undiagnosed COPD.
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Switch to Plant-Based Diet Could Boost Prostate Cancer Survival
A new study suggests following a healthy plant-based diet after a diagnosis of prostate cancer may help prevent the disease from progressing or recurring.
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Higher Bills Are Leading Americans to Delay Medical Care
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Wednesday, 15 February 2023
Narcan Is Safe to Sell Over the Counter, Advisers to the F.D.A. Conclude
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Vaccination Could Reduce Risk of Long COVID, Study Shows
A study focusing on fatigue and other long COVID symptoms saw some differences in severity of symptoms based on COVID variants, but these differences became insignificant when researchers accounted for vaccination status. The lead researcher says this discovery suggests that vaccinations may lower the risk of long COVID.
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Is $3.5 Million a Fair Price for a Lifesaving Gene Therapy?
Here's why gene therapies are the most expensive drugs in the world —and how these groundbreaking treatments could severely strain our health care system.
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Fentanyl Test Strips Are Saving Lives, but They're Just the Start
The strips are simple to use and effective. When dipped in water that contains dissolved drug residue, the strips indicate immediately whether trace elements are contained in a substance, such as heroin, cocaine, or ecstasy.
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Living Near Busy Road Could Raise Your Odds for Eczema
New research suggests the closer you live to traffic, the higher chances are that you could develop eczema.
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Tuesday, 14 February 2023
What's Behind Rise in Girls' Report of Sadness, Sexual Violence?
Minority youth, as well as teens identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning also frequently reported sadness, suicide risk, and sexual assault.
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According to Medical Guidelines, Your Doctor Needs a 27-Hour Workday
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Pancreatic Cancer Rates Rising Faster Among Women
Rates of pancreatic cancer are climbing the fastest among young women, particularly those who are Black.
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Allergists Less Likely to Check Black Kids for Eczema
Researchers found that while Black children are more likely to develop asthma, they’re less likely than white children to be evaluated for eczema by an allergist.
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Cutting Calories Could Slow the Pace of Aging: Study
Cutting calories by 25% slowed down the pace of aging in young and middle-aged adults by a few percentage points, compared to people who continued eating normally, new research reveals. This first-of-its-kind study in humans adds to evidence from animal studies that the rate of aging can be changed.
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Should You Skip Dark Chocolate This Valentine’s Day?
Consumer Reports announced they’d tested 28 different dark chocolate bars -- and found lead and cadmium in every one of them.
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Monday, 13 February 2023
Expelled From High School, Alister Martin Became a Harvard Doc
It’s not often that a high school brawl with gang members sets you down a path to becoming a Harvard-trained doctor. But that’s exactly how Alister Martin’s life unfolded.
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