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Could Exercise in Pregnancy Boost Baby’s Health, Too?

Could Exercise in Pregnancy Boost Baby’s Health, Too?

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Pregnancy News THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Women who keep moving during pregnancy may have infants with more advanced motor skills, a small study suggests. Researchers discovered the difference among 1-month-olds: Those whose moms got regular aerobic exercise during pregnancy tended to have stronger movement skills, versus babies […]

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Health Tip: Lightning Safety

Health Tip: Lightning Safety

(HealthDay News) — When lightning nears, the best defense is to go indoors, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Latest Prevention & Wellness News Although your home is safer shelter, you can still be at risk of a lightning-related injury. In fact, one-third of lightning strike injuries occur indoors. To stay safe, […]

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Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Xanax (alprazolam)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Xanax (alprazolam)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Xanax (alprazolam): What’s the difference? Haloperidol and Xanax (alprazolam) are used to treat different types of psychiatric disorders. Haloperidol is used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and for tics and vocal utterances of Tourette’s syndrome. Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks. A brand name for haloperidol is Haldol. […]

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Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Risperdal (risperidone)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Risperdal (risperidone)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Risperdal (risperidone): What’s the difference? Haloperidol and Risperdal (risperidone) are different types of antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia. Haloperidol is also used to treat acute psychosis and for tics and vocal utterances of Tourette’s syndrome. Risperidone is also used to treat bipolar mania and autism. A brand name for haloperidol is […]

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Health Cautions for Young Male Athletes

Health Cautions for Young Male Athletes

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Exercise has many health benefits for boys, ranging from a lower chance of obesity to improved self-esteem. It may also reduce risk-taking behaviors. However, some sports come with cautions, especially those with weight classes that could lead to excessive dieting […]

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Is Your Daughter, the Athlete, Eating Enough?

Is Your Daughter, the Athlete, Eating Enough?

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Exercise is essential for girls, but problems can occur if they take in too few calories. Young females who eat too little risk menstrual irregularity, weak bones and eating disorders. Among high school girls, only 1% have all three issues, […]

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malathion (Ovide)

malathion (Ovide)

What is malathion, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Malathion is a pesticide used for killing head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis). It kills head lice and lice eggs by blocking the activity of enzymes (cholinesterase) that breaks-down and inactivates acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter) in head lice. This causes high levels of acetylcholine which leads […]

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First Ebola Transmission in Congo City of Goma

First Ebola Transmission in Congo City of Goma

THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The first transmission of the Ebola virus in Congo’s major city of Goma was announced Thursday by the country’s health ministry. Latest Infectious Disease News It said the disease has been confirmed in the 1-year-old daughter of a man who died of Ebola on Wednesday. The man had […]

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Digoxin vs. metoprolol

Digoxin vs. metoprolol

Digoxin vs. metoprolol: What’s the difference? Digoxin is used for treating adults with mild to moderate congestive heart failure and for treating abnormal heart rhythms. Digoxin is also used for increasing myocardial contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure. Metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, heart pain, hyperthyroidism, and some […]

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Digoxin vs. dobutamine

Digoxin vs. dobutamine

Digoxin vs. dobutamine: What’s the difference? Digoxin and dobutamine are used to treat different heart conditions. Digoxin is used for treating adults with mild to moderate congestive heart failure and for treating abnormally rapid atrial rhythms (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia). It also is used for increasing myocardial contractility in pediatric patients with heart […]