• Mobile Stroke Units Can Prevent Disabling Strokes

    In some big cities, mobile stroke units can deliver a powerful clot-busting drug to patients as these specialized ambulances speed to the hospital. Now, a new study shows these units deliver anti-clotting treatment a median of 37...

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  • Biden Administration Urges Schools to Carry Naloxone, the Opioid Overdose Treatment

    The Biden administration is encouraging schools throughout the United States to carry naloxone to help prevent fatal drug overdoses in students. The medication (Narcan) was approved earlier this year as an over-the-counter (OTC) nasal spray.  Faculty and...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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  • At-Home, Inhaled Flu Vaccine Could Be on Horizon

    TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023  Getting a yearly flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself from infection or severe illness, but not everyone likes shots. Now, there is some potentially good news for those who...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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  • Paxlovid Probably Won’t Your Cut Odds for Long COVID: Study

    The antiviral drug Paxlovid is great at treating COVID-19 infections, but a new study casts doubt on its effectiveness at preventing symptoms associated with long COVID. Nearly 9,600 veterans given Paxlovid had about the same risk of...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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  • FDA Warns WananBana Fruit Puree Pouches May Contain Lead

    TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Certain pureed fruit pouches from WanaBana may contain dangerous levels of lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned. Parents and caregivers should not buy or serve WanaBana apple...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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  • Tai Chi Might Help Seniors Counter Mild Cognitive Decline

    The ancient art of tai chi, plus a modern twist, may help older adults reverse mild declines in brain power, a new clinical trial reveals.  Researchers found that tai chi classes helped older adults improve their subtle...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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  • Get Active: Study Finds Most Forms of Exercise Are Very Safe

    Working out offers a lot of health benefits, and the risks are astonishingly small, according to a new study from the United Kingdom. “This work demonstrates that engaging in fitness activities is overwhelmingly a safe and beneficial...

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  • Endometriosis Can Complicate a Hysterectomy

    Patients living with endometriosis are more likely to have complications during and after a hysterectomy, new research indicates. Knowing that, surgeons should be prepared for these problems from the outset, the researchers from University of Texas Southwestern Medical...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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  • Metformin May Help Young Patients With Bipolar Disorder Avoid Weight Gain

    Taking the drug metformin – typically used for type 2 diabetes – can help counter weight gain in young people who are taking medication for bipolar disorder, according to a new trial. While second-generation antipsychotic medications (SGAs)...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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  • Youngest Kids With ADHD in Class No Less Likely to See Diagnosis Fade

    Experts have long wondered whether diagnoses for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the youngest children in a class would hold. A new study suggests that being the youngest, and possibly most immature, did not appear to...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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