Monday, 4 March 2019

Survey: 1 in 3 Older Adults Feel Lonely

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One in three  older adults say they lack companionship,  a new poll has found, and the feeling is more likely in people with health problems.



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Drug Maker To Sell Cheaper Version of Insulin

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A cheaper version of Eli Lilly's most popular insulin drug, Humalog, is being introduced by the drug maker.



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Fungi in Breast Milk? These Kinds Are Good for Baby

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In yet another finding that points out the positives of breastfeeding, scientists report that beneficial fungi and yeasts reside in breast milk.



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Daily Aspirin Might Ease COPD Flare-Ups

Many Americans take a daily low-dose aspirin to protect their hearts. Now it appears aspirin may also reduce flare-ups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).



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Acne Drug Accutane May Not Depress Mood After All

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For years, doctors have debated the safety of the acne drug most commonly known as Accutane, but new research suggests the medication does not boost depression risk among its users.



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