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As Health Experts Fear Possible Coronavirus Pandemic, U.S. Evacuates More Americans

As Health Experts Fear Possible Coronavirus Pandemic, U.S. Evacuates More Americans

Latest Infectious Disease News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) –While health experts worry that the coronavirus outbreak in China could become a pandemic as infections surpassed 24,500 worldwide, U.S. officials said Tuesday night that another round of evacuations of Americans from China was underway. The U.S. State Department said that two planes with Americans […]

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Texting While Walking Is Risky Business

Texting While Walking Is Risky Business

Latest Prevention & Wellness News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The dangers of “distracted driving” are well-known, but texting while walking may also be a road hazard, a new research review finds. Pedestrians who are busy texting are less likely to look both ways before crossing the street and […]

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Lab Discovery Offers Promise for Treating Multiple Sclerosis

Lab Discovery Offers Promise for Treating Multiple Sclerosis

Latest Neurology News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A new discovery could lead to better treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune diseases, such as psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report. MS occurs when immune cells get into the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), causing nerve damage that results […]

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Many Can Suffer Facial Paralysis — and Its Emotional Toll

Many Can Suffer Facial Paralysis — and Its Emotional Toll

Latest Neurology News By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans develop some form of facial paralysis from a variety of causes. The loss of facial control and expression that follows can bring sometimes devastating stigma, depression and anxiety, a new study shows. This seems […]

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Can Siri or Alexa Help You Beat Addiction? Don’t Count on It

Can Siri or Alexa Help You Beat Addiction? Don’t Count on It

Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri are little help for people seeking information about how to quit drinking, smoking, vaping or taking opioids, a new study finds. “Alexa can already fart on demand, why can’t it and other intelligent virtual assistants also provide lifesaving […]

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Beyond Baby Talk: Helping Early Language

Beyond Baby Talk: Helping Early Language

Latest Healthy Kids News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Teaching parents how to talk to their babies could help boost their children’s language development, researchers say. The University of Washington study didn’t look at so-called baby talk, which typically consists of silly sounds and nonsense words. Instead, the researchers focused on what’s called […]