- Change in Alzheimer’s Drug Vial Size Could Be Big Money-Saver for Medicare
- GLP-1 Weight-Loss Meds Won’t Raise Teens’ Suicide Risk, May Even Lower It
- Most ERs Not Fully Equipped to Treat Pediatric Patients
- 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Suspect They Have Undiagnosed ADHD
- Ozempic Plus Intestinal ‘Zap’ Therapy May Eliminate Need for Insulin in Type 2 Diabetics
- More Bystanders Are Using Naloxone to Save Folks From Overdose
- A Boozy Night Out Could Upset Your Heart’s Rhythm
- Exercise in Pregnancy Might Lower Baby’s Odds for Asthma Later
- Long-Term Care Out of Reach for 6.5 Million ‘Near Dual’ American Seniors
- Learn Another Language to Boost Your Brain’s ‘Efficiency’
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Global Warming to Blame for 1 in 3 Heat-Related Deaths Worldwide
Human-caused global warming is responsible for more than one-third of heat-related deaths worldwide, but the proportion is much higher in certain countries, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data gathered between 1991 and 2018 from 732 locations...
- Posted June 2, 2021
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Scientists Discover Rare Form of ALS That Can Strike Kids
A new form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that affects children has been discovered by an international team of researchers. They used advanced genetic techniques to identify 11 such cases in children who had mysterious neurological disorders....
- Posted June 2, 2021
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JAMA Journals’ Editor-in-Chief Steps Down After Deputy’s Racism Comments
Because of controversial statements about racism made by a staff member, the editor-in-chief of JAMA and JAMA Network will step down on June 30, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced Tuesday. Dr. Howard Bauchner, JAMA‘s chief since...
- Posted June 1, 2021
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Americans’ Lung Health: The Poor Suffer Most
The health of your lungs may have a lot to do with the size of your bank account, a new, large study indicates. The finding follows a six-decade look at lung disease risk among more than 215,000...
- Posted June 1, 2021
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U.S. Blood Supply Is Safe From Coronavirus, Study Finds
COVID-19 does not pose a threat to the safety of the United States’ blood supply under existing donor screening guidelines, researchers report. For the study, the investigators reviewed the results of tests for the presence of SARS-CoV-2...
- Posted June 1, 2021
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Long-Haul COVID Symptoms? Getting Vaccine Won’t Make You Feel Worse, Study Finds
COVID survivors can relax when it comes to vaccination: A new study shows that getting immunized will not worsen any symptoms that linger long after infection, such as breathing difficulties, fatigue and insomnia. The encouraging takeaway is...
- Posted June 1, 2021
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Smog Might Damage Your Sense of Smell
Breathing in tiny particles of air pollution over a long period of time may put your sense of smell at risk, a new study suggests. Researchers found the risk for loss of smell — a condition called...
- Posted June 1, 2021
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Mom’s Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Child’s Stroke Risk Decades Later
Expectant mothers’ high blood pressure heightens kids’ risk of stroke later in life, a Swedish study finds. “Our findings indicate that hypertensive disorders during pregnancy are associated with increased risks of stroke and potentially heart disease in...
- Posted June 1, 2021
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AHA News: CPR, Defibrillator Save Man’s Life After He Collapses Playing Rec Basketball
TUESDAY, June 1, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Kevin Marcus Miller joined a rec basketball league in Seattle to get more exercise, meet new people and balance out a life that had become too dominated by...
- Posted June 1, 2021
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Americans on the Move as Post-Pandemic Life Begins
Americans flocked to beaches, parks and stadiums over Memorial Day weekend, as new coronavirus cases dropped to levels not seen since March 2020. With more than 40% of the country fully vaccinated and the seven-day average of...
- Posted June 1, 2021