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‘Intensity’ of U.S. Binge Drinking Is on the Rise

‘Intensity’ of U.S. Binge Drinking Is on the Rise

Latest Mental Health News By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — While the frequency at which Americans binge drink has declined slightly over the past decade, the number of drinks they imbibe during a binge is rising to dangerous levels, new research shows. In the new study, binge drinking was defined […]

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Sepsis Causes Far More Deaths Worldwide Than Thought

Sepsis Causes Far More Deaths Worldwide Than Thought

Latest Infectious Disease News FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Sepsis kills more than twice as many people worldwide as once believed, and children in poor regions account for an excessive number of such deaths, researchers say. Sepsis is an out-of-control immune response to infection that harms organs. People who survive sepsis can have […]

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Health Tip: Signs of Food Poisoning

Latest Infectious Disease News Q Fever? A Bigger Threat to Humans Than Thought Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry Lyme Disease Now a Threat in City Parks Anthrax Is a Risk on Every Continent Parents Protect Your Child During Measles Outbreak Want More News? Sign Up for MedicineNet Newsletters! (HealthDay News) — Food poisoning symptoms […]

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Health Tip: Preventing Athlete’s Foot

Latest Infectious Disease News (HealthDay News) — Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that often occurs in people who wear damp socks or tight shoes, says Mayo Clinic. The infection is contagious and is spread by contact with an infected person or contaminated surfaces. To help prevent athlete’s foot, the clinic suggests: Keep your feet […]

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Researchers Alter Mosquitoes to Resist Dengue Infection

Researchers Alter Mosquitoes to Resist Dengue Infection

Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Mosquitoes that can’t be infected by or spread dengue virus have been created by scientists. The researchers genetically engineered the mosquitoes to be resistant to all four types of dengue, a mosquito-borne virus that’s a significant global health threat. This is the first time […]

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Impetigo: Symptoms, Transmission, Treatment, and Cure

Impetigo: Symptoms, Transmission, Treatment, and Cure

12 Common Childhood Skin Disorders Impetigo can be confused with other skin infections, including cellulitis (a deeper infection) and even ringworm. Causes of common childhood skin disorders include: Impetigo Ringworm Chickenpox Contact dermatitis Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (coxsackievirus) Scarlet fever Fifth disease Sixth disease (roseola) Click to read the full 12 common childhood skin disorders with pictures […]

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Fewer Childhood Cancer Survivors Getting Hit by Heart Troubles

Fewer Childhood Cancer Survivors Getting Hit by Heart Troubles

Latest Heart News FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Since the 1970s, serious heart disease among childhood cancer survivors had declined remarkably, a new study finds. The decline suggests that efforts to make cancer treatments, including radiation, less toxic are paying off, researchers say. For the study, researchers led by Dr. Daniel Mulrooney, from […]

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Health Tip: Wearing Compression Stockings

Latest Heart News (HealthDay News) — Compression stockings gently squeeze the legs to help improve blood flow, says MedlinePlus. This can prevent leg swelling, aching and, possibly, blood clots. If compression stockings are difficult to put on, MedlinePlus suggests: Apply lotion on the legs. Let the lotion dry before putting on stockings. Use baby powder […]