- Tattoo Inks Can Be Contaminated With Bacteria: Study
- Exercise May Prevent the Nerve Damage That Comes With Chemotherapy
- Another Study Suggests GLP-1 Meds Could Ease Alcoholism
- Which Diets Help the Hearts of Folks With Type 1 Diabetes?
- Some Genes Might Send Girls Into Puberty Earlier
- Use of ‘Benzo’ Sedatives Like Valium, Xanax Won’t Raise Dementia Risk: Study
- Ultrasound May Be Unreliable in Spotting Endometrial Cancer in Black Women
- Most Americans Don’t Know That Family Doctors Can Prescribe Anti-Opioid Meds
- How Handing a Child a Screen During a Tantrum Could Backfire Long-Term
- Prosthetic Legs Controlled by Person’s Own Neural System Bring Natural Gait
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Sleep Apnea Might Raise Odds for Painful Gout
People with sleep apnea have higher chances of developing gout, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed data on nearly 16,000 people with sleep apnea and more than 63,000 people without apnea who were followed for a median...
- Posted August 30, 2018
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Babies of Opioid-Addicted Moms May Struggle in School
The consequences of the opioid epidemic may be more far-reaching than thought. New research suggests that children who experience drug withdrawal after birth may be at risk of educational disabilities between the ages of 3 and 8....
- Posted August 30, 2018
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Health Highlights: Aug. 30, 2018
China Withholding H7N9 Bird Flu Virus Samples From U.S. New Missouri Law Dictates What Can be Called Meat Salmonella Outbreak in 4 States Linked to Kosher Chicken: CDC
- Posted August 30, 2018
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Health Tip: Treat Your Sty
A sty is a swollen, painful bump that forms on the edge of the eyelid. Although it causes some discomfort, it typically isn’t serious and is easy to treat. A sty can produce discharge, tearing, crusting on...
- Posted August 30, 2018
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Health Tip: Feeling Dizzy? When to See Your Doctor
Occasional dizziness should not be a major concern. But if you feel this way often and it begins to interfere with your daily life, you may have a balance disorder, the National Institutes of Health says. More...
- Posted August 30, 2018
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Smoking, Drinking a Double Whammy for Teens’ Arteries: Study
Teens who drink or smoke already have stiffening arteries, and the risk is highest for those who are both heavy smokers and heavy drinkers, a new study reports. Arterial stiffening is a sign of blood vessel damage...
- Posted August 29, 2018
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Health Highlights: Aug. 29, 2018
Label Mix-up Spurs Recall of Accord Blood Pressure Meds 250,000 Gun Deaths Worldwide in 2016: Study Pfizer Recalls a Type of Children's Advil
- Posted August 29, 2018
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Health Tip: Pool Fencing Helps Prevent Drowning
The inviting blue waves of a swimming pool can be deadly for a curious youngster. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 1 to 4, the American Academy of Pediatrics says, citing...
- Posted August 29, 2018
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Health Tip: Buy the Right Backpack for Your Child
Your child’s backpack may be incredibly handy and reflect a personal sense of style. It should also be functional and help protect your child’s back, the Nemours Foundation says. If a backpack is poorly worn or too...
- Posted August 29, 2018
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What You Need to Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder — or ASD — is a developmental disability now diagnosed in about one in 37 boys and one in 151 girls in the United States. Researchers are learning more about why differences in the...
- Posted August 28, 2018