- Human Cell Atlas Will Be ‘Google Maps’ for Health Research
- U.S. Postpartum Depression Diagnoses Doubled in a Decade
- California Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu
- About 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Have High Cholesterol
- Four Million Americans Could Lose Health Coverage Once ACA Credits Expire
- Child-Teacher Bond in Early Education Could Have Lasting Impact
- Surgeon General Says U.S. Smoking Rates Have Tumbled, But Not for Everyone
- Earlier Type 2 Diabetes Diagnoses Bring Higher Odds for Dementia
- A-fib Plus Heart Failure a Dangerous Combo
- Psychologists’ Group Issues First Guidance to Parents on Teen Online Video Use
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Health Highlights: Jan. 20, 2020
Big Uptick in Cases of New Coronavirus in China Four Los Angeles Teachers Sue Delta Airlines Over Fuel Dump
- Posted January 20, 2020
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Canadian Study Probes Links Between Food Access and Early Death
“Food insecurity” — not having enough money to afford sufficient food — increases the risk of premature death, new research suggests. For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 510,000 adults in Canada between 2005 and...
- Posted January 20, 2020
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What Parents Overlook When Their Teen Is a Heavy Gamer
Most American parents believe their teens spend too much time playing video games, but many underestimate the actual amount, a new survey shows. The poll of nearly 1,000 parents with at least one child aged 13 to...
- Posted January 20, 2020
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Health Tip: Hand Exercises to Improve Strength
From texting to cooking, we use our hands often. There are many exercises that can strengthen your hands and fingers, increase your range of motion and provide relief, says Keck Medicine. It mentions five exercises to improve...
- Posted January 20, 2020
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Health Tip: Sleeping While There’s Anxiety
Anxiety can cause or worsen sleeping problems, says the National Sleep Foundation. If disrupted sleep due to anxiety happens, the foundation says you may want to try a few simple strategies: Practice meditation. Focus on your breathing....
- Posted January 20, 2020
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How to Keep Those Blood Vessels Pumping
Want to know how to avoid blood clots and varicose veins? One physician offers some tips on how to keep your blood vessels healthy. Arteries and veins are collectively known as the vascular system. Arteries transport oxygen...
- Posted January 18, 2020
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Fewer Childhood Cancer Survivors Getting Hit by Heart Troubles
Since the 1970s, serious heart disease among childhood cancer survivors had declined remarkably, a new study finds. The decline suggests that efforts to make cancer treatments, including radiation, less toxic are paying off, researchers say. For the...
- Posted January 17, 2020
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College Students Picking Pot Over Drinking in States Where It’s Legal
Are college students choosing marijuana instead of booze when both are legal? New research suggests they are: In states where pot is legal, college kids use it more, but binge-drink less. In states with legal marijuana, college...
- Posted January 17, 2020
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Health Highlights: Jan. 17, 2020
FDA Warns About Possibly Non-sterile Surgical Gowns U.S. Congresswoman Reveals She Has Alopecia and Is Bald Second Death From New Coronavirus Reported in China Stomach Virus Strikes 170 Yosemite Visitors, Staff
- Posted January 17, 2020
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Could a Switch to Skim Milk Add Years to Your Life?
If you want to slow down the aging process, it might not hurt to replace whole milk with skim, new research suggests. The study of over 5,800 U.S. adults found that those who regularly indulged in higher-fat...
- Posted January 17, 2020