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Will a Face Mask Protect You From Coronavirus?

Will a Face Mask Protect You From Coronavirus?

Latest Infectious Disease News By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The dreaded coronavirus in China has many reaching for face masks across the globe. But while mandatory in Wuhan, China, where the virus originated, a face mask is of little use, practically speaking, some experts say. “A surgical mask might […]

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Health Tip: Understanding Your Heart Rate

Health Tip: Understanding Your Heart Rate

Latest Heart News (HealthDay News) — Your pulse, or heart rate, is the number of times your heart beats per minute, says the American Heart Association. Your heart rate can be determined at your wrist, inside your elbow, on the side of your neck or at the top of your foot. For an accurate reading, […]

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Even Low Levels of Air Pollution Add to Risk of Cardiac Arrest

Even Low Levels of Air Pollution Add to Risk of Cardiac Arrest

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — All it takes is short-term exposure to fine-particle air pollution from cars and bushfires to increase the risk of cardiac arrest, a new study warns. The findings underscore the need for tighter worldwide limits on so-called PM2.5 air pollution and development of cleaner energy sources, […]

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AHA News: A Sweet Super Bowl Treat That Won’t Sack Your Health

AHA News: A Sweet Super Bowl Treat That Won’t Sack Your Health

Latest Diet & Weight Management News THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Nachos are as much a part of the Super Bowl tradition as sports channel hype and over-the-top halftime shows. Unfortunately, traditional cheese-goo-on-fried-chips nachos are a totally blown call nutritionally. So, as you make plans for the big game, consider apple […]

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Your Game Plan for Keeping ‘Super Bowl Flu’ at Bay

Your Game Plan for Keeping ‘Super Bowl Flu’ at Bay

Latest Cold and Flu News FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Don’t get tackled by the flu if you go to a Super Bowl party this weekend. Some simple precautions can protect you and others, said Libby Richards, an associate professor who specializes in public health at Purdue University School of Nursing in West […]

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Is the Super Bowl Safe With Coronavirus in the U.S.?

Is the Super Bowl Safe With Coronavirus in the U.S.?

Latest Infectious Disease News By Peter Schelden on 01/31/2020 2:55 PM Source: MedicineNet Health News With more than 150,000 visitors to Miami expected over Super Bowl weekend, what are the plans to prevent the newly discovered Wuhan coronavirus from entering Florida and spreading among football fans? Although no cases of Wuhan coronavirus have been confirmed […]

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WHO Declares Coronavirus a Public Health Emergency, U.S. Reports First Person-to-Person Infection

WHO Declares Coronavirus a Public Health Emergency, U.S. Reports First Person-to-Person Infection

Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The World Health Organization declared the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak an international public health emergency on Thursday, as the United States reported its first case of person-to-person transmission of the virus. The declaration states that the world’s top health advisory body thinks the situation is […]

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Checklist: What You Need to Know About Coronavirus

Checklist: What You Need to Know About Coronavirus

Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The coronavirus that has rapidly infected nearly 6,000 people in China is spreading across the globe, with five cases confirmed in the United States. The death toll in China so far has topped 130. Here’s what else you should know about the new coronavirus, […]