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- 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’
- Choosing the Right Rehab for Yourself or a Loved One
- Hope for New Test, Treatment for Endometriosis
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NBA Study Shows Post-COVID Viral Transmission Rare, Even With Positive Test
Isolated NBA players who recovered from COVID-19 but still tested positive for the virus didn’t infect others after leaving isolation, a new study finds. That someone who has had COVID can infect others has been a persistent...
- Posted April 23, 2021
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A Woman’s Weight Might Affect Her Odds for Miscarriage
Overweight and underweight women have a higher risk of repeated miscarriages than those whose weight is average, a new study finds. Miscarriage is the most common complication of early pregnancy, occurring in 15% to 20% of all...
- Posted April 23, 2021
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Migraine Before Menopause Could Be Linked to High Blood Pressure Later
If you suffered migraine headaches before menopause, you’re at higher risk for high blood pressure once your periods stop, a new study warns. Migraines occur more often in women than men, and are most common in the...
- Posted April 23, 2021
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No Genetic Damage to Kids of Those Exposed to Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster: Study
There’s no evidence of genetic damage in the children of parents who were exposed to radiation from the 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster in Ukraine, researchers say. Several previous studies have examined the risks across generations...
- Posted April 23, 2021
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‘Garage Lab’ Vape Products May Be Driving Lung Injury in Rural Appalachia
Vaping liquids made in illicit “garage labs” in Appalachia could be proving deadly for some users, new research suggests. They’re one reason why e-cigarette users in rural Appalachia have a higher risk of severe lung injury than...
- Posted April 23, 2021
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Pandemic Is Leading to More Depression for Pregnant Women Worldwide: Study
Depression and other mental health problems have become much more common among pregnant women and new mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic, an international study finds. Researchers noted that mental health issues can harm not only a woman’s...
- Posted April 23, 2021
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Long-Haul COVID Symptoms Common, Rise With Severity of Illness
For people who’ve suffered through a bout of COVID-19, their misery is too often not over. New research shows that a wide variety of “long-haul” symptoms are common, and the risk rises along with the severity of...
- Posted April 22, 2021
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You Don’t Have to Be Obese for Belly Fat to Harm You, Heart Experts Warn
Extra padding around the belly can spell trouble for the heart, even if you’re not technically overweight. That’s among the conclusions of a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA), where experts lay out the...
- Posted April 22, 2021
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A Plus From the Pandemic: Fewer Kids Using E-Cigarettes
There appears to be a silver lining to forced school and business closures during early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study: Fewer kids used e-cigarettes. Compared to the previous quarter, vaping rates fell...
- Posted April 22, 2021
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‘Disrupted’ Sleep Could Be Seriously Affecting Your Health
Waking up briefly throughout the night may do more than leave you feeling grumpy and tired in the morning. Disrupted sleep may actually increase your odds of dying early from heart disease or any other cause, and...
- Posted April 22, 2021