- Florida Hospitals Brace for Hurricane Milton’s Arrival
- Only 1 in 5 Large Companies’ Health Plans Cover New Weight-Loss Meds for Employees
- Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Dangers During, After Hurricane Milton
- More Screen Time Tied to Mental Health Risks for Tweens
- Severe COVID Case Ups Heart Risks As Much as History of Heart Disease
- Affordable Care Act Is Helping Young Americans With Cancer Beat the Disease
- Here’s Where Viruses Love to Lurk in Your Bathroom
- Heat Stress in Pregnancy Might Affect a Babies’ Development Later
- Steady Rise in U.S. Cases of Tick-Borne Babesiosis Disease
- Common Acne Drug Might Become Carcinogenic at Room Temperature
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AHA News: Quitting Smoking Could Lead to Major Changes in Gut Bacteria
FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Quitting smoking leads to major changes in intestinal bacteria, according to new research. But just what the changes mean will need further investigation. The small pilot study, to...
- Posted November 15, 2019
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Juul Delivers More Nicotine Than Other E-Cigarettes: Study
Juul electronic cigarettes deliver nicotine at a much higher rate than most other types of e-cigarettes, new research shows. Juul is by far the leading e-cigarette brand sold in the United States, and is particularly popular among...
- Posted November 15, 2019
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Almost Half of Older Americans Fear Dementia, Try Untested Ways to Fight It
Many Americans believe they are likely to develop dementia — and they often turn to unproven ways to try to better their odds, a new study suggests. In a survey, researchers found that almost half of Americans...
- Posted November 15, 2019
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America’s Sweet Tooth Starts From Infancy
Bad eating habits begin at a young age in American children, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from more than 1,200 babies (aged 6 to 11 months) and toddlers (12 to 23 months) between 2011 and...
- Posted November 15, 2019
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Health Highlights: Nov. 15, 2019
Expand Use of Fish Oil Drug Vascepa: FDA Panel Warning Letter About OTC Drugs Sent to Dollar Store: FDA
- Posted November 15, 2019
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Health Tip: Managing Financial Stress
More than three-quarters of Americans say money is a significant cause of stress for them, says the American Psychological Association. To help manage financial stress, the association encourages people to: Remain calm and stay focused. Identify financial...
- Posted November 15, 2019
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Health Tip: How to Safely Roast a Turkey
Turkey will be on the dinner table of a great many Americans this month. After buying and thawing your turkey, it’s time to cook it. Before you do, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has advice for keeping...
- Posted November 15, 2019
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Climate Change Will Hurt Kids Most, Report Warns
Children will face more food shortages and infections if climate change continues unchecked, researchers from the World Health Organization and 34 other institutions warn. Climate change is already harming children’s health. And they’re at risk for lifelong...
- Posted November 14, 2019
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Diabetes Technology Often Priced Out of Reach
While the high price of insulin has gotten a lot of attention lately, it’s not the only cost issue facing people with diabetes. New technologies designed to improve blood sugar management often cost too much for people...
- Posted November 14, 2019
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Experimental Injection May Protect Against Peanut Allergy
People with peanut allergy must be constantly vigilant to avoid a life-threatening allergic reaction. But researchers report that a new drug injection might offer at least temporary protection against the most severe reactions. Just one shot of...
- Posted November 14, 2019