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They Had Half Their Brains Removed. Here’s What Happened After

They Had Half Their Brains Removed. Here’s What Happened After

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest Neurology News TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many people think of their brain as an overstuffed attic. Every square-inch is either crammed with information or working overtime to help the body function properly. So is it even conceivable that a person be normal with just half a brain? […]

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New Type of Drug Might Ease Migraines

New Type of Drug Might Ease Migraines

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Migraine News TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Migraine sufferers who cannot get relief from existing medications may soon have a novel treatment option, a new trial suggests. The study, of nearly 1,700 patients, found that a pill called ubrogepant worked better than a placebo pill at halting migraines […]

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Zecuity (sumatriptan iontophoretic patch)

Zecuity (sumatriptan iontophoretic patch)

What is Zecuity? How does it work (mechanism of action)? Sumatriptan iontophoretic transdermal system (Zecuity) is anti-migraine drug that is delivered through the skin or transdermally. It is a serotonin (5HT) 1b/1d receptor agonist that is used for the acute treatment of migraine headaches in adults. Zecuity contains the drug, sumatriptan, which has been previously […]

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Juul Sued by California for Targeting Teens

Juul Sued by California for Targeting Teens

TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Juul, the top-selling maker of e-cigarettes in the United States, is being sued by California for allegedly targeting teens with it early marketing campaigns. Latest Healthy Kids News The lawsuit, filed Monday, also alleges that Juul’s website didn’t previously adequately verify customers’ ages, the Associated Press reported. This […]

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As Disease Outbreaks Tied to ‘Anti-Vaxxers’ Rise, States Take Action

As Disease Outbreaks Tied to ‘Anti-Vaxxers’ Rise, States Take Action

Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases are on the across rise in the United States, often fueled by “anti-vaxxer” parents reluctant to immunize their kids. However, states are countering these trends with laws to boost childhood vaccination rates and safeguard children, a new study finds. “Vaccines […]

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Health Tip: Preventing and Treating Chickenpox

Health Tip: Preventing and Treating Chickenpox

(HealthDay News) — The chickenpox vaccine is the best way to prevent chickenpox, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Latest Infectious Disease News Since the start of the U.S. chickenpox vaccination program, there has been a 90 percent drop in cases of chickenpox, the agency says. If you or a loved one […]

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Recalls of Blood Pressure Med Took Toll on Patients’ Health

Recalls of Blood Pressure Med Took Toll on Patients’ Health

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest High Blood Pressure News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Emergency room visits for high blood pressure surged following last year’s recall of the popular heart drug valsartan, Canadian researchers report. Within the first month of the recall, there was a 55% increase of people coming to Ontario-area emergency […]

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AHA News: Bacteria in Your Spit Might Play a Role in Heart Disease

AHA News: Bacteria in Your Spit Might Play a Role in Heart Disease

Latest Heart News TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Bacteria in the saliva of people with clogged arteries appears to be different from that of healthy people, according to a small study. The finding which could open the door for new strategies to fight heart disease. The preliminary research, presented this week […]

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AHA News: Erectile Dysfunction May Up the Odds for Irregular Heartbeat

AHA News: Erectile Dysfunction May Up the Odds for Irregular Heartbeat

Latest Heart News TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Men with erectile dysfunction are more likely to be diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat, according to a new study. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular or quivering heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. The condition affects up […]