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Study Uncovers Racial Gaps in Treatment of Multiple Myeloma

Study Uncovers Racial Gaps in Treatment of Multiple Myeloma

Latest Cancer News FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There are significant racial disparities in treatment of U.S. patients with multiple myeloma, a new study shows. Researchers reviewed nationwide data on 3,504 white, 858 black and 468 Hispanic patients treated from 2007 to 2013. The average time between multiple myeloma diagnosis and start of […]

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Johnson & Johnson Recalls Baby Powder Due to Presence of Asbestos

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Baby Powder Due to Presence of Asbestos

FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A shipment of baby powder has been recalled by Johnson & Johnson after U.S. authorities found asbestos in it. Latest Cancer News The recall comes after months of denial from the company about the presence of the cancer-causing substance in its talc-based products, The New York Times reported […]

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Confusing Medical Bills Tied to Money Woes in Cancer Survivors

Confusing Medical Bills Tied to Money Woes in Cancer Survivors

Latest Cancer News FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Difficulty understanding health insurance and medical bills may cause financial hardship for cancer survivors, a new study finds. There is growing evidence that many American adults lack health insurance literacy, which is the knowledge, ability and confidence to obtain, evaluate and use health insurance information. […]

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Fat Collects in Lungs, Raising Asthma Risk

Fat Collects in Lungs, Raising Asthma Risk

Latest Asthma News FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Excess weight is hard on the heart, but new research shows it may also harm your lungs. The study found that higher amounts of fat collect in the airways of overweight and obese people, which may help explain why they’re more likely to have wheezing […]

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How to Manage Your Osteoarthritis

Latest Arthritis News SUNDAY, Oct. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting about 31 million Americans, and is the leading cause of disability among adults. Known as OA, it causes pain and other symptoms in joints, which can affect the ability to do everyday tasks. There’s no known […]

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Knee Injury

What are the different types of knee injuries? The knee is one of the most commonly injured parts of the body. Sports, falls, and motor-vehicle accidents account for the vast majority of knee pain and injuries to the knee. The different types of common knee injuries to the knee are defined by the affected anatomy […]

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Gut microbiota may ‘prevent and cure’ rotavirus

Gut microbiota may ‘prevent and cure’ rotavirus

An accidental discovery in mice may lead to a cure for one of the world’s most deadly infections. Share on PinterestResearchers have identified a bacterial species in the gut microbiota that protects against highly contagious rotavirus (pictured). The World Health Organization (WHO) estimate that each year, 215,000 children worldwide under the age of 5 years […]

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Work and family demands may impact women’s heart health

Work and family demands may impact women’s heart health

Researchers believe that stress and cardiovascular health are linked in some way, but the association is not yet fully clear. A large-scale new study has recently delved into the effects of a unique kind of stress. Share on PinterestBalancing work and family life puts a strain on women’s heart health. According to the American Heart […]