- 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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Israel Study: Pfizer Vaccine Gives 95% Protection Against Illness, Hospitalization & Death
Two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine provide a high level of protection for populations, a new study shows. The findings from Israel — the first nation to report national data on the vaccine — show that...
- Posted May 6, 2021
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Better Access to Birth Control Boosts School Graduation Rates
Access to free or low-cost birth control may be an important factor in improving young women’s futures, according to new research from Colorado. When access to affordable birth control increased, the percentage of young women leaving high...
- Posted May 6, 2021
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What Was Antarctic Explorer Ernest Shackleton’s Mystery Illness?
Famed Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton may have suffered from a deficiency of the nutrient thiamine, a condition known as beriberi, say researchers who claim they have cracked this nearly 120-year-old mystery. Shackleton is known for his daring...
- Posted May 6, 2021
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Many Consumers Misunderstand Those ‘Best Before’ Food Labels
People may think they know what ‘Best before’ food date labels mean, but a new study reveals that many consumers misunderstand them. The study of over 2,600 U.S. adults “showed that an overwhelming majority of consumers say...
- Posted May 6, 2021
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U.S. COVID Outlook Shows Big Improvement by July
The United States could see a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases by the end of July, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Six research teams asked to project future...
- Posted May 5, 2021
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What’s the Right Amount of Sleep for a Healthy Heart?
There’s a “sweet spot” for the amount of sleep you should get to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke, new research shows. Folks who get six to seven hours a sleep a night — no...
- Posted May 5, 2021
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ADHD Meds Can Help Preschoolers, But Effects Vary
Parents of preschoolers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be advised to give their child medication to help them concentrate, sit still and/or control impulsive behaviors. A new study comparing two classes of medications might help...
- Posted May 5, 2021
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Peloton Recalls Treadmills Following Child’s Death, Numerous Injuries
Peloton said Wednesday it is recalling its Tread and Tread+ exercise machines, just weeks after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned that one child’s death and dozens of injuries have been linked to the treadmills....
- Posted May 5, 2021
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AHA News: 5 Critical Steps to Help Prevent a Stroke
WEDNESDAY, May 5, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — If there’s one good thing that can be said of strokes, it’s this: The vast majority of them don’t need to happen. Up to 80% of strokes can...
- Posted May 5, 2021
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Heart Disease Often Comes in Pairs, Spouse Study Shows
Couples share a lot together, but heart disease wouldn’t be on any couples’ list. However, new research out of China shows that if your spouse has heart disease you’re likely at high risk for it, too. Living...
- Posted May 5, 2021