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  Even Moderate Exercise Can Boost Survival After Breast Cancer

  Breast cancer survivors may be able to extend their lives, just by taking a brisk walk every day, a new study suggests. The value of regular exercise — including the oft-cited daily walk — is well known....

  • Posted November 21, 2022
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  Many U.S. Parents Avoid Vaccine Talks With Child’s Doctor

  Vaccines have become a hot topic in the past few years, but a new survey finds many parents aren’t discussing immunization with their child’s doctor. Though a child’s pediatrician has often been the go-to resource on vaccines,...

  • Posted November 21, 2022
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  69 vs. 70: Bias Against Older Organ Donors May Be Costing Lives

  The difference between age 69 and age 70 is, of course, just a single year. Yet, organizations that receive organs for transplant patients are less likely to choose one from the older donor, a new study finds....

  • Posted November 21, 2022
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  Fungi in Soil Can Cause Illness, With Range Expanding in U.S.

  Fungi found in the soil are causing lung infections nationwide, even in places that doctors aren’t aware are at risk. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not revised maps for environmental fungi since 1969,...

  • Posted November 21, 2022
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  Number of Americans Carrying Loaded Handguns Keeps Rising

  Americans are more likely to carry a loaded handgun than ever before: New research finds about twice as many adults carried in 2019 as did in 2015. “Between increases in the number of people who own handguns...

  • Posted November 21, 2022
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  Food Allergies & Thanksgiving Dinner Can Mix, Just Follow These Tips

  When loved ones come together for your Thanksgiving feast, keep in mind your those who have food allergies. Practice safety in menu planning, food preparation and even serving, urged Courtney Cary, a senior dietitian at Baylor College...

  • Posted November 20, 2022
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  Don’t Know the Signs of Pancreatic Cancer? You’re Not Alone

  While pancreatic cancer is particularly deadly because there is no early detection test and only limited treatments, there are symptoms that can signal the disease, a leading pancreatic cancer nonprofit says. Unfortunately, most Americans do not know...

  • Posted November 19, 2022
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  Pfizer’s New Booster Shot Shows Protection Against Emerging Omicron Variants

  Pfizer’s updated COVID booster shots are proving their mettle against emerging omicron variants, the company announced Friday. The latest version of the vaccine generated virus-fighting antibodies against four more omicron lineages, including the troubling BQ.1.1 variant. Notably,...

  • Posted November 18, 2022
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  Mind-Controlled Wheelchair Brings New Freedom to People With Paralysis

  A severely paralyzed person no longer needs to go through brain surgery to try and steer a motorized wheelchair with their mind, researchers report. Through an electrode-studded cap placed on their head, several people with quadriplegia —...

  • Posted November 18, 2022
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  AHA News: As Hearts Race Over the World Cup, Playing Soccer Has Its Benefits From Head to Toe

  FRIDAY, Nov. 18, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Soccer is filled with cardiovascular activities that can benefit the brain as well as the heart. From fullbacks sprinting back to prevent a counterattack to midfielders jogging up...

  • Posted November 18, 2022
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