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A Good Reason to Stop Squabbling at Home

A Good Reason to Stop Squabbling at Home

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Few families are able to escape squabbles completely, whether between spouses, children or other relatives. But a Danish study that looked at nearly 10,000 men and women, aged 36 to 52, warns that stressful social relations can be more than […]

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Many Female Veterans Troubled by History of Sexual Assault

Many Female Veterans Troubled by History of Sexual Assault

Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More than one in 10 older female veterans experienced sexual assault while on active duty, a new study shows. Doctors “caring for older women veterans should recognize the prevalence and importance of [military sexual trauma] when assessing patients’ health concerns,” said study author Dr. […]

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Paid Family Leave Helps Keep Babies’ Vaccines on Track: Study

Paid Family Leave Helps Keep Babies’ Vaccines on Track: Study

Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Children whose parents take paid family leave when they’re born are more likely to get vaccinated at the recommended ages, a new study finds. “Currently, many people do not vaccinate their child within the recommended schedule and are late,” said study co-author Solomon Polachek, […]

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Youngest in Classroom Diagnosed More Often With ADHD, Other Problems

Youngest in Classroom Diagnosed More Often With ADHD, Other Problems

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If a child can’t sit still or blurts out random thoughts in kindergarten or first grade, does the child have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Or is the youngster just not mature enough to sit still yet? Both are possibilities, and whichever […]

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More Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled

More Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled

TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The recall of the commonly prescribed blood pressure drug losartan has been expanded once again to include an additional five lots. Latest High Blood Pressure News The drug made by Torrent Pharmaceuticals has been recalled because some lots are contaminated with the cancer-causing chemical N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid, according to […]

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Everyday Foods for Better Blood Pressure

Everyday Foods for Better Blood Pressure

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest High Blood Pressure News TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a risk factor for stroke, heart disease and other dangerous conditions, but it offers no early warning signs. That’s why it’s so important to have your pressure checked regularly. You can take preventive […]

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AHA News: Yo-Yoing Blood Pressure Could Be Bad for Those With Alzheimer’s

AHA News: Yo-Yoing Blood Pressure Could Be Bad for Those With Alzheimer’s

Latest High Blood Pressure News MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Fluctuating blood pressure may be associated with worsening dementia in people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. The study published Monday in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension sought to add a new understanding about the links between Alzheimer’s, the […]