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Following Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops
An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe. Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa had...
- Posted March 6, 2023
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Tonsillectomies Can Be Tougher for Kids With Developmental Delays
Children who have developmental delays may be at greater risk for complications after a tonsillectomy, researchers report. “This elevated risk of complications should be included in pre-operative counseling and has potential implications for pre-operative decision making and...
- Posted March 6, 2023
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‘Childproof Your Weed’: Protecting Your Kids From Edibles
With cannabis poisoning soaring among U.S. children, an expert from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers tips for keeping kids safe from so-called “edibles.” “The best way to keep your kids safe from marijuana edibles is not to...
- Posted March 5, 2023
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Gearing Up for Kids’ Sports Season? Put Safety First
Playing sports can be good for kids of all abilities. A leading medical organization offers some tips for getting children involved, while helping keep them safe and injury-free. “We encourage children to play a variety of sports,...
- Posted March 4, 2023
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Natural Sleep Aids: Get to Sleep Fast Without a Prescription
You toss, you turn, you can’t fall asleep. Certainly, there are sleep medications that can be prescribed by a doctor. And with some investment of time, cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia is considered to be an effective option....
- Posted March 3, 2023
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Infant Death Linked to Contaminated Breast Pump: CDC
Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria from a contaminated breast pump caused an infection that killed an infant last year, U.S. federal health officials said Thursday. The new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns parents...
- Posted March 3, 2023
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How to Help Someone Dealing With Depression
There is little that is harder than watching a loved one struggle with depression. So what can you do? More than you might think, experts say. First, depression is a mood disorder that can affect anyone, regardless...
- Posted March 3, 2023
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Social Anxiety: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatments & More
Have you ever been in a social situation where you felt nervous? Maybe starting a new job caused you to sweat a lot on your first day. Or going to a party where you didn’t know anyone...
- Posted March 3, 2023
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AHA News: US-Born Hispanic People May Be More Vulnerable to Chronic Diseases Than Foreign-Born Counterparts
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Hispanic people born in the United States may be at higher risk for multiple chronic diseases than their peers born in other countries, new research suggests. Compared to...
- Posted March 3, 2023
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Tough Journeys: When Cancer Strikes People Living With Dementia
America’s aging population means that more families are soon going to be grappling with a heartbreaking issue — a loved one living with dementia who then develops cancer. These families will have to work their way through...
- Posted March 3, 2023