Monday 16 November 2020

Poll: Many Will Attend Large Indoor Holiday Events

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And while many plan to take precautions -- such as social distancing and asking those with COVID-19 symptoms not to attend holiday gatherings -- one-third of respondents said they won't ask guests to wear masks.



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Restful Sleep Could Help Ward Off Heart Failure

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Researchers found that of over 400,000 adults, those with the healthiest sleep patterns were 42% less likely to develop heart failure over 10 years, versus people with the least healthy habits.



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Confidence Drops in Prescription-Strength Fish Oil

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"Given the current uncertain state of knowledge, neither patients nor physicians can be confident that omega-3 fatty acids have any health benefits ,"



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'Polypill' May Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk By 40%

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The "polypill" containing three generic blood pressure medications and a statin dramatically reduced the risk of heart-related illness in people with no prior history of heart problems, according to clinical trial results.



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Albert R. Jonsen, 89, Dies; Brought Medical Ethics to the Bedside


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