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  Air Pollution Is Causing Rise in Deaths, Disability Worldwide

  The heart risks posed by air pollution have grown worldwide over the past three decades, a new study claims. The annual number of premature heart-related deaths and years of disability attributable to particulate matter (PM) air pollution...

  • Posted August 10, 2023
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  AHA News: For Pediatrician Mom, ‘Back to School’ Starts Well Before First Day of Class

  THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Any parent knows that back-to-school season can turn into one of the busiest times of the year. As a medical professional whose many roles include being a parent...

  • Posted August 10, 2023
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  Could Popular Heartburn Meds Raise Your Odds for Dementia?

  Older adults who use certain heartburn medications for years may have a heightened risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests. The study, published Aug. 9 in the journal Neurology, is the latest to point to potential...

  • Posted August 10, 2023
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  Extended Use of Antidepressants May Help People With Bipolar Disorder

  Modern antidepressants could be effective for long-term treatment of some patients with bipolar disorder, a new trial suggests. Current guidelines discourage use of antidepressants in these patients, over concerns that the drugs will trigger a manic episode....

  • Posted August 10, 2023
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  Parasites Plagued Ancient Reptiles 200 Million Years Ago

  Scientists have found evidence of ancient parasites preserved in the dung of an aquatic predator from more than 200 million years ago. The ancient predator — believed to be an extinct crocodile-like reptile called a phytosaur —...

  • Posted August 10, 2023
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  Surgeons Are Finding Microplastics in Human Hearts

  Microplastics appear to be everywhere, including within the tissues of the human heart. A new Chinese report describes doctors finding microplastics in heart tissue both before and after heart surgery. The researchers also noted there is evidence...

  • Posted August 10, 2023
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  Vitamin K May Kickstart Healthy Lungs

  It may not get the publicity of some better-known vitamins like D, but vitamin K — found in leafy green vegetables — may boost lung health. A new, large study — published Aug. 10 in ERJ Open...

  • Posted August 10, 2023
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  Few Regret Undergoing Gender-Affirming Mastectomies

  THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) – For people who are transmasculine or nonbinary, getting a gender-affirming mastectomy can be life-changing. Now, a new study finds there are high levels of satisfaction and low levels of regret...

  • Posted August 10, 2023
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  How Many Daily Steps to Lengthen Your Life? Fewer Than You Might Think

  If you’re one of the millions of folks bent on racking up at least 10,000 steps a day, read on. A new study finds that heart health starts to improve with as few as 2,300 steps a...

  • Posted August 9, 2023
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  After U.S. Warns of Counterfeit Pills Laced With Fentanyl, Mexico Shuts Down 23 Pharmacies

  Following a four-day raid, Mexico has closed 23 pharmacies in Caribbean resorts of Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum for irregular pill sales. Last spring, the United States warned of dangerous pill sales to foreigners and tourists...

  • Posted August 9, 2023
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