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Nose Jobs Make Women Look Years Younger, Robot Says

Nose Jobs Make Women Look Years Younger, Robot Says

Latest Skin News By Adam Townsend on 01/29/2020 3:50 PM Source: MedicineNet Health News People opt for a nose job (rhinoplasty surgery) for various reasons. They might want to straighten a broken nose that healed wrong, fix a breathing problem, or just have a less-prominent snout in selfies. Women can now add anti-aging to the […]

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Americans Toss Out Nearly a Third of Food at Home

Americans Toss Out Nearly a Third of Food at Home

Latest Prevention & Wellness News TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Before you throw any leftovers away, heed new research that suggests the choice could hit you right in your pocketbook. It turns out that almost one-third of food in American households goes to waste, costing each household thousands of dollars a year, researchers […]

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Despite Obamacare, Number in U.S. Who Can’t Afford to See Doctor Keeps Rising

Despite Obamacare, Number in U.S. Who Can’t Afford to See Doctor Keeps Rising

Latest Prevention & Wellness News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Even though the Affordable Care Act expanded access to health insurance, the number of Americans who can’t afford to see a doctor keeps increasing, a new study shows. The researchers found that compared with two decades ago, more Americans […]

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Health Tip: Preventing Ankle Sprains

Latest Prevention & Wellness News (HealthDay News) — Ankle sprains can occur when the ankle is rolled, twisted or turned the wrong way, says Mayo Clinic. Pain, tenderness and swelling are typical symptoms of a sprained ankle. To help prevent ankle sprains, Mayo Clinic suggests: Warm up before exercising or playing sports. Be careful when […]

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AHA News: These Doctors Want to Write ‘Farmacy’ Prescriptions

AHA News: These Doctors Want to Write ‘Farmacy’ Prescriptions

Latest Prevention & Wellness News MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Doctors are used to writing prescriptions for medicine. But three Boston-area cardiologists are working on a federal program that would focus on writing prescriptions for food. Varanda, which stands for Veterans Administration Repurposing Agriculture for Nutrition and Diet Awareness, would create […]

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Could a Common Diuretic Med Help Ease Autism Symptoms?

Could a Common Diuretic Med Help Ease Autism Symptoms?

Latest Neurology News MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A prescription drug that’s long been used to treat the buildup of fluid in the body might do double duty as a means of easing autism symptoms in young children, new research shows. If replicated in future trials, the drug treatment might be a breakthrough, […]

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Could You Save a Life From Opioid Overdose?

Could You Save a Life From Opioid Overdose?

Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As the United States grapples with an opioid abuse crisis, Americans are being urged to learn how to recognize and respond to overdoses from these and other drugs. A populace better prepared to spot and respond to opioid ODs could help reduce the nearly […]

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Poverty Could Drive Up Youth Suicide Risk

Poverty Could Drive Up Youth Suicide Risk

Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — New research shows that children and teens in U.S. areas with greater levels of poverty face a higher risk of suicide. “Our findings suggest that community poverty is a serious risk factor for youth suicide, which should help target prevention efforts,” said lead study […]

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Is Suppressing Puberty the Right Course When a Child Questions Their Gender?

Is Suppressing Puberty the Right Course When a Child Questions Their Gender?

Latest Healthy Kids News By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Suppressing puberty in a child who’s questioning their gender identity might seem extreme, but the therapy is relatively safe and could significantly lower their risk of suicide, a new study reports. Adolescents who wanted and received puberty suppression were 60% […]