- 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
- Multilingual Children with Autism Show Improved Cognitive Function
- Access to Medical Test Results Is Confusing, Anxiety-Provoking
- Caregivers Face Mental, Physical Health Risks
- U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge
- Brain Volume, Health Linked to Socioeconomic Status
- Cruise Passenger Dies Amid Norovirus Outbreak That Sickened Dozens
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AHA News: Her Daughter’s Earache Might Just Have Saved Her Life
THURSDAY, March 18, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — When her 3-year-old daughter’s earache stretched into a sixth hour, Sarah Conaway decided it was time to get some answers. Even if it was 3 a.m. Conaway woke...
- Posted March 18, 2021
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AHA News: Stroke Deaths Rise in Rural Areas, Hold Steady in Cities
THURSDAY, March 18, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Stroke death rates have increased among middle-aged adults in rural counties in the U.S., according to new research that also found declining deaths in urban areas have recently...
- Posted March 18, 2021
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Still Leery of COVID Vaccines? Top Expert Debunks Those Myths
Don’t believe everything you hear: A sizable minority of Americans are still hesitant about getting the new COVID-19 vaccine, but their fears are mostly not warranted, a leading vaccine expert says. “Not only has it been shown...
- Posted March 18, 2021
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COVID Reinfection Is Rare, But Seniors More Vulnerable: Study
Reinfection with COVID-19 in people who’ve already had the illness is very rare, and most people are protected against reinfection for at least six months, a new report finds. However, immunity appears to drop sharply in those...
- Posted March 18, 2021
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Health Highlights: March 18, 2021
Florida Baby First in U.S. Born With COVID-19 Antibodies A Florida baby is believed to be the first in the United States to be born with COVID-19 antibodies after its mother was vaccinated, doctors report. The mother,...
- Posted March 18, 2021
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Adult ADHD Can Mean Fewer Jobs, Worse Pay
A new study finds that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continues to hamper people long after childhood ends. Researchers found that adults with ADHD often have a harder time holding their own in the workforce. High school...
- Posted March 18, 2021
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Kids’ ER Visits for Swallowed Magnets Soared After U.S. Lifted Sales Ban
Calls to U.S. poison centers about incidents involving children and high-powered magnets surged more than 400% after a court overturned a ban on the magnets, a new study finds. “Regulations on these products were effective, and the...
- Posted March 18, 2021
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Unhealthy in Your 20s? Your Mind May Pay the Price Decades Later
If you’re a 20-something who wants to stay sharp, listen up: A new study suggests poor health habits now may increase your risk of mental decline later in life. Its authors say young adulthood may be the...
- Posted March 18, 2021
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People With MS Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine: Expert
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be wondering if they should get a COVID-19 shot, and the answer is definitely yes, an expert says. “The big takeaway message is the COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for patients...
- Posted March 18, 2021
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Black Women More Prone to Postmenopausal Weight Gain Than White Women
Black American women are more likely to gain weight after menopause than white women, and a number of factors may underlie the difference, researchers say. They analyzed data from nearly 71,000 American women who had gone through...
- Posted March 18, 2021