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Black Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From Toxic Chemicals
Black and Hispanic women who work as hairdressers are exposed to an array of chemicals, including many that have not been previously identified, a small study finds. Researchers found that compared with women of color in office...
- Posted January 31, 2023
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Celiac Disease Could Raise Heart Risks, Study Finds
People with celiac disease may be more likely to develop heart disease despite having fewer traditional heart risks than other folks. Celiac disease is an immune reaction that occurs when some people eat gluten, a protein found...
- Posted January 31, 2023
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Hit Hard by Opioid Crisis, Canadian Province Decriminalizes Small Amounts of Hard Drugs
To fight an urgent opioid overdose crisis, a Canadian province took an unusual step on Tuesday. British Columbia decriminalized small amounts of several hard drugs. This includes up to 2.5 grams of cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, the...
- Posted January 31, 2023
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What Is Chromium Picolinate? Do You Really Need It?
Chromium picolinate is a supplement that many folks take, as it’s touted to unlock insulin, burn fat and build muscle. But do you really need to add it to your diet when the mineral chromium is already...
- Posted January 31, 2023
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Many Seniors Shunned In-Home Care During Pandemic, Worsening Health
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on older Americans. A new study finds that many older adults declined medically necessary in-home care during the height of the pandemic...
- Posted January 31, 2023
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U.S. Leads in Health Care Spending, But Is Last for Health Outcomes Among Rich Nations
The United States spends up to four times more on health care than most wealthy nations, but it doesn’t have much to show for it. Life expectancy in America continues to decline even though this country spends...
- Posted January 31, 2023
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AHA News: Depression, Poor Mental Health in Young Adults Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Risks
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Young adults with depression or overall poor mental health report more heart attacks, strokes and risk factors for cardiovascular disease than their peers without mental health issues, new...
- Posted January 31, 2023
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AHA News: Student-Athlete’s Parents Grateful for National Spotlight on Cardiac Arrest
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Dylan Dorrell fell in love with running when he was in kindergarten and ran a 5K with his mom on Mother’s Day. As a 17-year-old senior in high...
- Posted January 31, 2023
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Biden to Lift COVID Emergencies in May
The two COVID emergency measures declared by the White House at the start of the pandemic will end in May. President Joe Biden informed Congress of the plan on Monday, as part of a statement opposing House...
- Posted January 31, 2023
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Marriage Could Be a ‘Buffer’ Against Dementia
Tying the knot is now tied to healthier aging brains: People who stay married for the long haul may gain some protection from dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers found that compared with both divorced people and...
- Posted January 31, 2023