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- Utah Moves to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
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Smoking Costs U.S. Economy Almost $900 Billion a Year
Smoking isn’t only costly in terms of health risks, it also cost the U.S. economy $891 billion in 2020. That was almost 10 times the cigarette industry’s $92 billion revenue, according to the authors of a new...
- Posted September 29, 2022
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Health Highlights: Sept. 29, 2022
‘Bionic pancreas’ could make life easier for people with type 1 diabetes. If approved by the FDA, the iLet Bionic Pancreas would be the most automated system available for managing the illness — tracking blood sugar levels...
- Posted September 29, 2022
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COVID Shot in Pregnancy Helps Baby, Even If Mom’s Been Infected: Study
Pregnant women who get COVID-19 and then get vaccinated before giving birth are more likely than other moms to pass protective antibodies to their newborns, new research shows. Babies can’t get their own shots until they’re 6...
- Posted September 29, 2022
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Experts Issue Warning About Carbon Monoxide Dangers Ahead of Hurricane Ian
As Florida and nearby states brace for the potential impact of Hurricane Ian, residents in the storm’s path should also think about the hazards they may face in its aftermath. If high winds take out your electricity,...
- Posted September 28, 2022
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Less Salt, More Whole Grains: FDA Updates Food Label Definition of ‘Healthy’
Salmon can’t be labeled a “healthy” food under existing federal regulations, because it contains high levels of fat. But sweetened cereals can bear the “healthy” label on their packaging if they tick specific boxes related to individual...
- Posted September 28, 2022
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Katie Couric Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Former TV newswoman and TODAY show anchor Katie Couric has breast cancer. Couric shared that information Wednesday on Instagram, while also releasing an essay about the experience on her media website. “Every two minutes, a woman is...
- Posted September 28, 2022
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Longevity Calculator Could Aid Planning After Dementia Diagnosis
How long can someone newly diagnosed with dementia expect to live? It’s a tough question but definitely one that many family members and friends grapple with after a loved one is diagnosed with dementia and begins to...
- Posted September 28, 2022
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AHA News: The Benefits of Adding a Drizzle of Olive Oil to Your Diet
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The ancient Greeks were on to something when they referred to olive oil as an “elixir of youth and health.” Centuries later, research offers evidence about the benefits...
- Posted September 28, 2022
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New Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise in Phase 3 Clinical Trial
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2022 (HealthDay) — Japanese drugmaker Eisai on Wednesday said its experimental drug lecanemab helped slow thinking declines among people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings from a phase 3 clinical trial...
- Posted September 28, 2022
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‘Breakthrough’ Infections After COVID Vaccine Can Help Prevent Future Illness
It’s very frustrating to get a COVID-19 vaccine and then wind up catching the virus anyway. But these breakthrough infections actually do you a world of good, providing a powerful boost to your existing vaccine-induced immune protection,...
- Posted September 28, 2022