- Diabetes Prevention Program Saves People Money, Study Shows
- Despite Previous Data, Paxlovid May Be Useful for Long Covid After All
- Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others: Study
- More Evidence Bolsters the Oral Herpes and Alzheimer’s Link
- Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food
- FDA Calls for Better Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters in People of Color
- Fluoride May Be Linked to Decreased IQ, Says “Limited Data,” Hard-to-Interpret Study
- First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
- Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts
- DoxyPEP Lowers Rate of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Data Suggests
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Heart Device May Cut Stroke Risk in Those With Irregular Heartbeat: Study
Mesh implant keeps clots that can form in left heart chamber from traveling to the brain, researcher says
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Secondhand Pot Smoke Can Give Your Heart an Unwelcome Buzz
Rat study suggests short exposure to marijuana reduces blood vessel function, similar to secondhand tobacco smoke
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Could Flu Raise Risk of Fatal Artery Tear?
Preliminary research suggests a connection between the two
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Deaths From Heart Disease Down, Up for Blood Pressure, Irregular Heartbeat
Obesity and aging population may be contributing factors, researcher says
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Emotional Stress Affects Women’s Hearts
Mental stress test shows blood flow reduction among younger women compared to men and seniors, researchers report
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Young Children, Energy Drinks a Dangerous Mix
Study finds more than 40 percent of emergency calls to U.S. poison control centers involve children under 6
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Asthma Raises Heart Attack Risk, Research Suggests
Those who had trouble controlling condition particularly vulnerable, researchers report
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Exercise, Physical Therapy May Help Ease Pain of Arthritis
Study showed greater improvements in pain, stiffness and function when added to routine care
- Posted November 15, 2014
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Running Won’t Raise Risk of Knee Arthritis, Study Says
In fact, it suggests running may even help prevent painful joint condition
- Posted November 15, 2014
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Air Pollution May Be Linked to Higher Rates of Kidney Disease
Study found other risk factors, including age and diabetes, don't fully explain variations in rates
- Posted November 15, 2014