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Bedtime May Be Best Time for Blood Pressure Meds

Bedtime May Be Best Time for Blood Pressure Meds

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest High Blood Pressure News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Taking blood pressure medications at bedtime rather than in the morning nearly halves the risk of dying from a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, a large, new study finds. Researchers in Spain followed more than 19,000 adults with […]

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Could AI Beat Radiologists at Spotting Bleeds in the Brain?

Could AI Beat Radiologists at Spotting Bleeds in the Brain?

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Computer-driven artificial intelligence (AI) can help protect human brains from the damage wrought by stroke, a new report suggests. A computer program trained to look for bleeding in the brain outperformed two of four certified radiologists, finding abnormalities in brain scans […]

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bepridil (Vascor)

bepridil (Vascor)

What are the uses for bepridil? Bepridil is prescribed for patients with angina pectoris (heart pain) due to coronary artery disease. Vascor (bepridil hydrochloride) is indicated for the treatment of chronic stable angina (classic effort-associated angina). Because Vascor (bepridil) has caused serious ventricular arrhythmias, including torsades de pointes type ventricular tachycardia, and the occurrence of cases of agranulocytosis associated with […]

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Quad Training for Knee Support

Quad Training for Knee Support

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Exercise & Fitness News THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Whether you’re mountain biking, kicking a soccer ball with friends, or just sprinting down the street to catch a bus, your quadriceps are hard at work. The quads are the large muscles that run down the fronts of your […]

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New Drug on the Horizon for Flu’s Ills?

New Drug on the Horizon for Flu’s Ills?

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Cold and Flu News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Flu sufferers may soon have a new antiviral drug on hand to ease their fever, chills and body aches. The new pill, which targets the genetics of influenza viruses, has shown that it can reduce fever and respiratory symptoms […]

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Health Tip: Preventing Repetitive Strain Injury

Health Tip: Preventing Repetitive Strain Injury

(HealthDay News) — Repetitive strain injury (RSI) stems from prolonged repetitive, forceful or awkward movement of the same muscles, says the University of Michigan. Latest Chronic Pain News The effects of RSI may include pain, weakness, numbness or poor motor control. To help prevent RSI, the school suggests: Practice good posture. Ensure the chair at […]

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Health Tip: The ‘Wall Test’ For Good Posture

Health Tip: The ‘Wall Test’ For Good Posture

(HealthDay News) — Proper posture can prevent pain and injury, says Mayo Clinic. To check if you have proper posture, Mayo suggests the “wall test.” Latest Chronic Pain News Here’s what it involves: Stand so the back of your head, shoulder blades and buttocks touch the wall. Your heels should be 2 to 4 inches […]

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Interest in CBD Products Keeps Soaring, but Health Experts Wary

Interest in CBD Products Keeps Soaring, but Health Experts Wary

Latest Chronic Pain News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — CBD oil, CBD cookies, even CBD-infused massages: CBD (cannabidiol) seems to be everywhere nowadays, and a new study confirms it’s one the hottest health trends for Americans. The research found that each month, as many as 6.4 million Americans head to Google to learn […]

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Nasal Swab Could Help Gauge Smokers’ Odds for Lung Cancer

Nasal Swab Could Help Gauge Smokers’ Odds for Lung Cancer

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest Cancer News THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Could a person’s risk for lung cancer someday be determined with a quick swab of the nose? If the preliminary findings of a new study are any indication, it’s a distinct possibility. The experimental nasal swab relies on the fact that […]

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Obesity May Be Upping Rates of Pancreatic Cancer Worldwide

Obesity May Be Upping Rates of Pancreatic Cancer Worldwide

Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Rising rates of obesity and diabetes could be pushing up rates of pancreatic cancer across the globe, a new report suggests. Global rates of colon cancer are also on the rise, although fewer cases are now proving deadly, researchers said. Colon cancer rates and pancreatic […]