Tuesday 12 November 2019

TV, Video Games, Books and Sports Taking Toll on Sleep

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Despite considering sleep important, 88% said they'd stayed up late to watch multiple episodes of a TV show or streaming series.



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Frequent Pot Smokers Face Twice the Odds for Stroke

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They're also more likely to be hospitalized for a dangerously erratic heart rhythm, according to the second study.



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Monday 11 November 2019

Is RSV Causing Your Baby’s Breathing Problems?

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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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Self-Testing for Cervical Cancer Increases Screening Rates

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Mailing self-sampling kits to test for the cervical cancer-causing virus HPV significantly increased screening rates for the cancer, according to a new study.



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Think Vaping Is Heathier for Your Heart Than Smoking? Think Again

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Researchers say use of e-cigarettes negatively affects risk factors for heart disease in ways similar to traditional tobacco cigarettes:



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