- Common Chemicals in Plastics May Harm Baby Brain Development
- Trump Administration Orders More Cuts to CDC Budget
- FDA Delays Final Approval of Novavax COVID Vaccine
- Medicaid Expansion Protected Americans During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Antidepressants Linked To Sudden Cardiac Death
- Discrimination Dramatically Increases Risk for Depression, Anxiety
- New Blood Test Can Diagnose, Track Alzheimer’s Disease
- Bedsores More Likely In Short-Staffed Hospitals Leaning On Nurse OT, Travel Nurses
- Lifestyle Changes Boost Longevity For Cancer Survivors
- Longtime Head of 9/11 Health Program Let Go Amid Federal Job Cuts
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Sheep Study Shows a Stuffy Side Effect of Vaping
Got a stuffy nose? If you vape, that might be why. Research in animals suggests vaping makes it harder to clear your nose of mucus, a new study reports. Experiments in sheep showed electronic cigarette vapor can...
- Posted June 7, 2019
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Health Tip: Early Signs of Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium that may be acquired from the bite of an infected tick. Left untreated, the infection can spread throughout the body and cause serious complications, says the U.S. Centers for Disease...
- Posted June 7, 2019
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Health Tip: Hiccup Home Remedies
Large meals, carbonated beverages and excitement are some of the many triggers for hiccups, says Mayo Clinic. In most cases, a bout of hiccups will last only a few minutes. To get rid of hiccups, Mayo Clinic...
- Posted June 7, 2019
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Can Racquet Sports Give You a Fitter, Longer Life?
When you think of effective cardio exercise, the activities most likely to come to mind are aerobics classes, running, swimming and cycling. But racquet sports like tennis may hold even greater benefits, according to research published in...
- Posted June 6, 2019
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Getting Your Nutrients: From the Source or Supplements?
Americans are making shifts in the supplements they take — fewer multivitamins and vitamins C and E, more fish oil and vitamin D. Many think of supplements as magic bullets, but studies don’t always support their supposed...
- Posted June 6, 2019
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Heartburn Drugs Again Tied to Fatal Risks
People who use common heartburn drugs for months to years may face heightened risks of dying from heart disease, kidney failure or stomach cancer, a new study suggests. The study included more than 200,000 U.S. veterans. It’s...
- Posted June 6, 2019
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Health Tip: Headphones and Hearing Loss
About 1 in 5 teens has some degree of hearing loss, says the American Osteopathic Association. Experts think many instances could be linked to headphone use. To avoid headphone-induced hearing loss, the association suggests: Listen to music...
- Posted June 6, 2019
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Health Tip: Preventing Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the outer ear that is caused by water remaining in the ear canal after swimming or showering. To help prevent swimmer’s ear, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia suggests: Teach children to...
- Posted June 6, 2019
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Health Highlights: June 6, 2019
Government to List 400 Troubled Nursing Homes U.S. Measles Cases Pass 1,000: CDC Trump Administration Curbs Fetal Tissue Research
- Posted June 6, 2019