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When Income Drops, Young Adults’ Brains May Suffer

When Income Drops, Young Adults’ Brains May Suffer

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When young adults see their annual income plummet, more than their bank accounts may suffer: New research suggests their brains may eventually pay the price. The study found that people in their 20s and 30s who experienced “income volatility” generally […]

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Health Tip: Relieving Hot Flashes

Health Tip: Relieving Hot Flashes

(HealthDay News) — Hot flashes are often felt by women who are going through menopause and perimenopause, says Cleveland Clinic. More than two-thirds of menopausal women in North America have hot flashes, the clinic says. Latest Menopause News To relieve hot flashes, Cleveland Clinic suggests identifying and avoiding triggers. Common ones include heat, smoking, caffeine, […]

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Troublesome Teen? Try Changing Your Tone

Troublesome Teen? Try Changing Your Tone

Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If your teenager won’t cooperate, Mom, it might just be your tone of voice. Speaking in a controlling tone unleashes a range of negative emotions in your son or daughter and pushes him or her away, researchers warn. For the study of more than […]

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Teen Use of Flavored E-Cigarettes Keeps Rising

Teen Use of Flavored E-Cigarettes Keeps Rising

By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Coming on the heels of recent U.S. federal and state efforts to ban flavored e-cigarettes, a new report finds the percentage of American teenagers who’ve used these products continues to climb. According to 2018 data, nearly 2.4 million middle and […]

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U.S. Will Keep Measles Elimination Status

U.S. Will Keep Measles Elimination Status

FRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Despite recent outbreaks among unvaccinated people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects the United States will maintain its measles elimination status. Latest Infectious Disease News The New York State Department of Health said Thursday that it’s been more than 42 days since any new cases of […]

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Your Washer Might Be Breeding Drug-Resistant Germs

Your Washer Might Be Breeding Drug-Resistant Germs

Latest Infectious Disease News FRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Your energy-efficient washing machine could be harboring “superbug” antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a new study warns. The warning follows an investigation at a German hospital where drug-resistant Klebsiella oxytoca was repeatedly infecting newborns. Investigators traced the outbreak to a washing machine, and the infections stopped only […]

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Organic Chicken Less Likely to Harbor a Dangerous ‘Superbug’

Organic Chicken Less Likely to Harbor a Dangerous ‘Superbug’

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that suggests organic is best, a new study indicates that chickens raised without antibiotics may have fewer types of antibiotic-resistant salmonella than animals raised at factory farms. Salmonella is a common infection among poultry, so some large […]

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Health Tip: Lowering Your Resting Heart Rate

Health Tip: Lowering Your Resting Heart Rate

(HealthDay News) — The normal range for a resting heart rate is between 60 and 90 beats per minute, says Harvard Medical School. An increase in the resting heart rate over time can be a sign of future heart trouble. Latest Heart News To lower your resting heart rate, the school suggests: Exercise every day. […]

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AHA News: Understanding Bernie Sanders’ Heart Treatment

AHA News: Understanding Bernie Sanders’ Heart Treatment

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Sen. Bernie Sanders had no reported history of heart disease and had been keeping up an active presidential campaign schedule. But during an event Tuesday evening in Las Vegas, he experienced chest discomfort, his campaign said. Tests showed a blocked artery, and he […]