- 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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Faulty Gene Could Raise Vulnerability to Asbestos-Linked Cancer
Mutations in a certain gene may increase a person’s risk for an aggressive asbestos-related cancer called malignant mesothelioma, a new study claims. The gene is called LRRK2 and is involved in regulating responses in immune cells in...
- Posted May 21, 2021
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Many Americans Take Meds That Weaken COVID Vaccine Response
A small but significant percentage of Americans take medications that can hamper their immune system and its response to COVID-19 vaccines, researchers say. Their analysis of data from more than 3 million adults under 65 with private...
- Posted May 20, 2021
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Robotics Can Give People 3rd Thumb, But How Will Brain React?
If you’ve ever wished you had an extra hand to accomplish a task, never fear, scientists are working on that. But a new study raises questions about how such technology could affect your brain. The findings come...
- Posted May 20, 2021
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AHA News: Black People in Rural Areas More Likely Than White People to Die From Diabetes, High Blood Pressure
THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — The rate of deaths related to diabetes and high blood pressure among Black people over the past two decades improved in urban areas, according to a new study,...
- Posted May 20, 2021
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AHA News: A Baby’s Gut Bacteria May Predict Future Obesity
THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — New research into the growing problem of early childhood obesity suggests the bacteria in a baby’s gut may indicate weight problems in the years to come. Researchers examined...
- Posted May 20, 2021
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In Newly Discovered Case, a Coronavirus Has Jumped From Dog to Human
A new coronavirus that appears to have jumped from a dog to a child has been discovered from a case three years ago, but it’s unclear what threat it may pose. This new canine-like coronavirus was found...
- Posted May 20, 2021
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Healthy Living Helps Prevent Dementia, Even If It Runs in the Family
For people worried about developing dementia due to their family history, a preliminary study offers some good news: A healthy lifestyle might curb your risk. Researchers found that older adults with healthy habits had a lower risk...
- Posted May 20, 2021
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As U.S. Vaccinations Rise, Hospitals Ease Restrictions on Visitors
Virginia Terrell knew she wouldn’t be allowed visitors after she checked into the hospital with COVID-19 late last month, but being braced for that reality didn’t make her week-and-a-half stay any easier. “You get pretty lonely,” said...
- Posted May 20, 2021
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COVID Booster Shots Likely Needed Within a Year: Fauci
Fully vaccinated people will likely need a COVID-19 booster shot within about a year, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert and Pfizer’s CEO said Wednesday. “We know that the vaccine durability of the efficacy lasts at least...
- Posted May 20, 2021
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Health Highlights: May 20, 2021
Any Amount of Alcohol Can Harm Brain: Study Drinking any amount of alcohol can harm your brain, researchers warn in a new report. Their study of about 25,000 people in the U.K. showed that alcohol affects the...
- Posted May 20, 2021