Thursday 25 April 2019

Long Antibiotic Use May Raise Women's Heart Risks

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The results mean that for older women who take antibiotics for two months or more, 6 per 1,000 would go on to develop heart disease, compared with 3 in 1,000 among those who did not take the drugs.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2UDlljg

Measles, At New High, Can Be Deadly, Experts Warn

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Measles was thought to have been a relic of the past, so most young parents haven't witnessed the disease, so they don’t realize how dangerous it is, experts said.



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Salmonella Outbreak From Cut Melons Tops 100 Cases

All cases were linked to the consumption of pre-cut cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon "packaged in clear, plastic clamshell containers under several different brands or labels."



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Zero Screen Time for Babies, WHO Says

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Video chats should be the only screen time allowed for children younger than 18 months, according to the AAP.



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Americans Stressed, Angry and Worried, Survey Says

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Being younger than 50, having a low income, and disapproving of President Trump's job performance were all associated with negative emotions among Americans, according to the survey, released Thursday.



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