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  China to Drop COVID Test Requirement for Foreign Travelers

  Starting Wed., Aug. 30, travelers to China will no longer need a negative COVID test to enter that country, officials announced Monday. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the plan in a government news release, marking...

  • Posted August 28, 2023
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  Opening All Arteries Best When Heart Attack Strikes in Old Age: Study

  After a heart attack, elderly adults have better odds for improved health and survival if all major heart vessels are cleared, not just the one that caused the heart attack. Because these patients often have other medical...

  • Posted August 28, 2023
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  AHA News: After a Lifetime of Being Blue, Heart Surgery Restores Color to Woman’s Life

  MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Patti Allbritton was born a little blue. She wasn’t particularly sad – it wasn’t that kind of blue. She was born with a rare congenital heart defect called...

  • Posted August 28, 2023
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  It Only Takes a Bite of a Marijuana Edible to Send a Child to the Hospital

  Brightly colored “edibles” can be tempting for young kids and are more widely available now that many U.S. states have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much of an edible to make...

  • Posted August 28, 2023
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  Getting His Life Back: Regaining Strength After a Triple-Organ Transplant

  Valance Sams Sr. believes that he has experienced “a miracle.” Sams, now 46, underwent a triple organ transplant in the spring of 2023, making him one of fewer than 50 people in the United States to ever...

  • Posted August 28, 2023
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  Are Cannabis-Based Medicines Safe for Children With Cancer?

  Nineteen scientific studies have failed to answer a big question: Are cannabis-containing products safe or effective for kids with cancer? A new analysis of the studies found the evidence just isn’t there to determine dosing, safety and...

  • Posted August 28, 2023
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  Americans’ Spending on Mental Health Services Rose 53% Since Pandemic Began

  When the pandemic began, spending on mental health services skyrocketed and it continues to rise even as use of telehealth services leveled off. That’s the key takeaway from a new study published Aug. 25 in JAMA Health...

  • Posted August 28, 2023
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  Avoid Opioids for Short-Term Dental Pain in Kids, New Guidelines Say

  Children having short-term dental pain from extractions or toothache should not be prescribed opioids but rather manage those aches with over-the-counter ibuprofen and/or acetaminophen, according to new guidelines. The guidelines detailing dental pain management strategies for kids...

  • Posted August 28, 2023
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  COVID Virus Is Evolving Three Times Faster in Deer Versus Humans

  COVID-19 variants are evolving three times faster in white-tailed deer than in humans, according to a new study. Deer serve as virus reservoirs, places where a virus thrives and multiplies, making them the perfect host for ongoing...

  • Posted August 28, 2023
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  Don’t Get Burned Grilling, and Other Hot Weather Tips

  It’s always a good idea to use caution when having some summer fun — and that includes preventing burns from barbecues and other heat sources. An expert from UT Southwestern Medical Center offers tips for avoiding heat-related...

  • Posted August 27, 2023
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