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AHA News: 5 Things to Know This Earth Day About How the Environment Affects Health
WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Earth Day on April 22 puts a spotlight on the planet’s health – which, doctors say, is closely tied to your own. Here are five things to know...
- Posted April 14, 2021
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A Woman’s Exposure to DDT Could Affect Her Granddaughter’s Health Today
A long-banned pesticide may be having health effects that ripple across generations, a new study suggests. At issue is DDT, a once widely used pesticide that was banned in the United States in 1972. That ban, however,...
- Posted April 14, 2021
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Mom and Baby’s Tale of Survival After Severe COVID Strikes in Pregnancy
The emotional toll of having a baby can be huge under any circumstance, but what if you didn’t know you gave birth until two weeks later, and you weren’t able to hold your baby in your arms...
- Posted April 14, 2021
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Health Highlights: April 14, 2021
FDA to Set Limits on Toxic Elements in Baby Food Limits on toxic elements such as arsenic, lead and mercury in baby food will be proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the next few...
- Posted April 14, 2021
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Many Kids Who Develop Severe COVID-Linked Syndrome Have Neurologic Symptoms
In very rare cases, children infected with the new coronavirus can develop a severe illness known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). Now, research finds that these young patients often develop neurologic symptoms along with the respiratory issues...
- Posted April 14, 2021
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Cloth Masks Do Make Workouts a Bit Tougher, Study Finds
A cloth mask can limit your ability to exercise, so it might be a good idea to alter your workouts when wearing one, researchers say. Some previous studies have assessed how surgical face masks might impact exercise,...
- Posted April 14, 2021
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No Rise in Global Suicide Rate in First Months of Pandemic
Suicides did not rise in wealthier nations early in the COVID pandemic, but continued monitoring of long-term mental health and economic effects is needed, a new study says. “We know that many people have had their lives...
- Posted April 14, 2021
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Teen Tanning Bed Ban Would Prevent Thousands of U.S. Melanoma Cases
A U.S.-wide ban on teen use of tanning beds would prevent thousands of cases of skin cancer and save millions in health care costs, researchers say. Indoor tanning has been linked to an increased risk of melanoma...
- Posted April 14, 2021
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Research Shows Links Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s
Don’t forget to floss: New research adds to evidence linking gum disease with Alzheimer’s disease. The mouth is home to both harmful bacteria that promote inflammation and healthy, protective bacteria, the study authors explained. In the new...
- Posted April 14, 2021
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J&J Vaccine ‘Pause’ Is Not Mandate Against the Shot, FDA Says
Extremely rare but life-threatening blood clots linked to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine appear similar to those caused by the AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in Europe and Canada, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. Federal officials...
- Posted April 13, 2021