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  Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Rise in Florida in Wake of Storms

  MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2024 (Healthday News) — Following the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, a new health danger has emerged in Florida: A spike in cases of flesh-eating bacteria. In a statement issued by the Florida Department of...

  • Posted October 21, 2024
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  Blood Test Might Spot Women in Labor at Risk for Preeclampsia

  A routine blood test can identify women in labor who are at risk for preeclampsia, a high-blood pressure condition that’s a leading cause of maternal death, a new study finds. Doctors can predict a woman’s risk of...

  • Posted October 21, 2024
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  Too Much Fasting in Hospital Could Have Downside for Orthopedic Surgery Patients

  The repeated fasting required for multiple surgeries in a row can slow a patient’s recovery and increase the risk of death, a new study warns. Surgical patients are asked to not eat after midnight prior to their...

  • Posted October 21, 2024
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  Most Young Americans Worry About Climate Change, Survey Finds

  An overwhelming majority of teens and young adults are worried about how climate change will affect their future, a new survey has found. About 85% of 16- to 25-year-olds are worried about the impact of climate change...

  • Posted October 21, 2024
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  Most Pregnant Women Exposed to ‘Hormone-Disrupting’ Chemical in Food

  Studies in mice have shown that the fungal toxin zearalenone can mimic estrogen, and it might hamper reproduction. It’s not yet clear if the “mycoestrogen” compound can do the same in women. However, a new study finds...

  • Posted October 21, 2024
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  Many Teens Using Protein Bars, Shakes to Boost Muscle

  Teenagers are increasingly turning to protein-packed bars, shakes and powders to help them add muscle to their frames, a new study shows. Two in five parents say their teen consumed protein supplements in the past year, according...

  • Posted October 21, 2024
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  Doctors More Likely to Order ‘Opioids Only’ for Black Patients After Surgery

  After Black patients undergo a surgery, they are much more likely than their white peers to receive only an opioid for post-op pain relief, rather than a more nuanced combo of analgesics, a new study finds. So-called...

  • Posted October 21, 2024
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  Someday, Bedside Blood Test May Deliver Results in 1 Hour

  A handheld pinprick blood test could someday deliver results in as little as an hour, a new study shows. The portable device, which fits in the palm of a hand, uses sound waves to separate a tiny...

  • Posted October 21, 2024
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  Preventing, Treating Sports Injuries in Kids: A Guide

  Youth sports deliver all kinds of health benefits, both mental and physical, but young athletes can still get hurt. Every year, more than 3.5 million U.S. kids are treated for sports-related injuries. The most common injuries include sprained...

  • Posted October 20, 2024
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  Want to Slowly Cut Down on Dietary Salt? Here’s How

  Did you know that sodium is the bad guy in salt, raising your risks for high blood pressure and other heart ills? Luckily for Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working to make it easier...

  • Posted October 19, 2024
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