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High Blood Pressure, ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Risky for Young, Too

High Blood Pressure, ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Risky for Young, Too

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Heart News MONDAY, July 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Act sooner rather than later to prevent heart disease, a new study suggests. This means young adults should not put off treating high blood pressure or unhealthy cholesterol levels. The study involved more than 36,000 Americans. It came to some sobering […]

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HIV Lurking in Spinal Fluid Linked to Thinking Problems

HIV Lurking in Spinal Fluid Linked to Thinking Problems

Latest HIV News TUESDAY, July 16, 2019 — (HealthDay News) Even with long-term treatment, HIV can still be found in the cerebrospinal fluid of some people with the AIDS-causing virus, a new study reports. And these patients are at increased risk of having thinking problems, the researchers say. “It is difficult to target infections that […]

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Type 2 Diabetes Diet Plan

Type 2 Diabetes Diet Plan

What is the glycemic index? Which type of carbohydrates should be included? Glycemic index and load Carbohydrates (carbs) are the primary food that raises blood sugar. Glycemic index and glycemic load are scientific terms used to measure the impact of a carbohydrate on blood sugar. Foods with low glycemic load (index) raise blood sugar modestly […]

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Too Much Social Media a Depression Risk for Teens

Too Much Social Media a Depression Risk for Teens

Latest Depression News MONDAY, July 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Too much social media might be too much for the mental well-being of teenagers, new research suggests. The more that teens used social media and watched television, the greater their risk of depression, the study found. “Our research reveals that increased time spent using some […]

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Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)

Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)

Causes of Coccydynia Coccydynia is associated with pain and tenderness at the tip of the tailbone between the buttocks. The pain is often worsened by sitting. Coccydynia is often caused by an injury, but may occur seemingly spontaneously. There are many causes of tailbone pain which can mimic coccydynia, including sciatica, infection, pilonidal cysts, and […]

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Newer Lung Cancer Screening Saves More Lives

Newer Lung Cancer Screening Saves More Lives

Latest Cancer News MONDAY, July 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A newer form of lung cancer screening may mean fewer deaths from the disease, a new study contends. Using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) instead of X-rays helped reduce lung cancer deaths in current and former smokers, the study authors said. “Lung cancer is the leading […]

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Healthy Living Can Cut Odds for Alzheimer’s in People at Genetic Risk

Healthy Living Can Cut Odds for Alzheimer’s in People at Genetic Risk

By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter Latest Alzheimer’s News MONDAY, July 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Even if you are unlucky enough to carry genes that predispose you to Alzheimer’s disease, a healthy lifestyle can minimize that risk, new research shows. The study tracked the genetics, lifestyles and Alzheimer’s disease incidence of nearly 200,000 British people over […]

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Northgate Market Diced Beef and Chicken Cubes Recalled

MONDAY, July 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 13,000 pounds of beef and chicken cubes has been recalled by Fieldsource Food Systems, Inc. because the label does not warn that it may contain wheat, a known allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says. Latest Allergies News The Northgate Market […]

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Air pollution may raise atherosclerosis, heart disease death risk

Air pollution may raise atherosclerosis, heart disease death risk

New research examines the link between exposure to air pollution and the risk of coronary artery calcification among Chinese adults. A new study provides additional evidence that pollution may affect our cardiovascular health. Studies have linked air pollution with the risk of developing a range of conditions, from neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and […]