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Even After Stroke, Many Smokers Still Light Up

Even After Stroke, Many Smokers Still Light Up

Latest Heart News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — While fewer Americans are smoking these days, the habit has remained stubbornly persistent among stroke survivors, new research shows. The researchers found that the prevalence of smoking among U.S. stroke survivors has not improved since 1999 and, as of 2016, stood […]

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Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Rise Sharply, While 2 New Cases Reported in U.S.

Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Rise Sharply, While 2 New Cases Reported in U.S.

Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — After charting a slight decline in spread earlier this week, new coronavirus cases in China jumped by almost 15,000 in a single day, while the death count spiked to 1,367, Chinese health officials reported Thursday. Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

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Some Coronavirus Testing Kits Sent to States Are Faulty: CDC

Some Coronavirus Testing Kits Sent to States Are Faulty: CDC

Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Some coronavirus testing kits sent to state laboratories across the United States are flawed and don’t provide accurate results, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. Kits were sent to every state, but CDC officials didn’t reveal how many of the […]

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Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Shoot Up Sharply, While 14th Case Reported in U.S.

Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Shoot Up Sharply, While 14th Case Reported in U.S.

Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — After charting a slight decline in growth earlier this week, new coronavirus cases in China jumped by almost 15,000 in a single day, while the death count spiked to 1,367, Chinese health officials reported Thursday. Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

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Shingles Vaccine Bonus: Reduced Risk of Stroke?

Shingles Vaccine Bonus: Reduced Risk of Stroke?

Latest Heart News By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Seniors who get the shingles vaccine may gain stroke protection as well, a new study suggests. Shingles is a viral infection tied to heightened risk of stroke. But overall stroke risk dropped 20% among patients under age 80 who got the […]

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Age Makes the Difference in Sticking With HIV Meds

Age Makes the Difference in Sticking With HIV Meds

Latest HIV News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Young people with HIV have much lower rates of viral suppression than adults with the AIDS-causing virus, a new U.S. study finds. Viral suppression means that HIV has been reduced to undetectable levels. Maintaining viral suppression for at least six months prevents the sexual transmission […]

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Could High-Tempo Tunes Help Maximize Your Workout?

Could High-Tempo Tunes Help Maximize Your Workout?

Latest Exercise & Fitness News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Gyms are bustling with regulars and resolutioners, all working up a sweat. But what’s the secret to an easy, effective workout? It may be in the music. A new study found that listening to music at a higher tempo reduces the perceived effort […]