Thursday 27 June 2019

Air Pollution Bad News for Your Blood Pressure

smog city

The study investigated the association between long-term exposure to air pollution, how far people lived from green spaces and major roads, and the development of high blood pressure and some components of metabolic syndrome.



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FDA OKs 1st Drug for Sinusitis With Nasal Polyps

illustration of sinusitis

Dupixent (dupilumab) is given by injection every two weeks. It was approved to treat patients with nasal polyps and chronic rhinosinusitis -- defined as a prolonged inflammation of the sinuses and nasal cavity, the FDA said.



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Infections, Especially UTIs, May Trigger Strokes

microscopic view of a virus

The study found that the risk of suffering a stroke was heightened in the weeks and months after any infection that required a trip to the hospital. But urinary tract infections (UTIs) showed the strongest link.



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Massive Fireworks Recall in Three States

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The commission says two boys were injured using the broken end of one of the recalled products. One of the boys lost a hand in the explosion.



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HPV Vaccines Are Reducing Infections, Warts — and Probably Cancer


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