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Bedbugs

Bedbugs

Source: CDC / Janice Haney Carr What should you know about bedbugs? Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, oval insects that feed by sucking blood from humans or other warm-blooded animals. The effect of bedbugs on human health and reports of bedbug infestations of certain hotels has received media attention in recent years. How big are […]

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Acne (Pimples)

Acne (Pimples)

What is acne? Illustration of Comedones: Blackheads and Whitehead by MedicalRF.com Acne (acne vulgaris, common acne) is a disease of the hair follicles of the face, chest, and back that affects almost all teenagers during puberty — the only exception being members of a few primitive Neolithic tribes living in isolation. It is not caused […]

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As Sense of Smell Fades, Does Death Come Closer?

As Sense of Smell Fades, Does Death Come Closer?

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Senior Health News MONDAY, April 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — They say the nose knows, but can a loss of smell signal impending death? Possibly, researchers say. They discovered that a poor sense of smell was associated with a nearly 50% higher risk of death within the next decade for […]

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Autism Diagnoses Reliable at 14 Months, Study Finds

Autism Diagnoses Reliable at 14 Months, Study Finds

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Neurology News MONDAY, April 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Although autism is typically diagnosed around age 3 or 4, new research suggests it can be spotted soon after a child’s first birthday. Diagnosing autism spectrum disorders early is “extremely important because the brain is really plastic during early development,” said […]

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How to Tame Morning Chaos

How to Tame Morning Chaos

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, April 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Are your mornings always chaotic? Between making breakfast, packing lunches, getting everyone dressed and hunting for homework assignments, it’s easy to feel like you’ve put in a day’s worth of work before 9 a.m. The answer is to start the […]

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Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Sepsis

Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Sepsis

(HealthDay News) — Sepsis, the body’s overwhelming response to a blood infection, is a life-threatening medical emergency, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Latest Infectious Disease News Without early treatment, sepsis can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. To protect yourself from sepsis, the CDC recommends: Talking to your doctor […]

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High Measles Rates Mean Kids, Adults Need Proper Vaccination: CDC

High Measles Rates Mean Kids, Adults Need Proper Vaccination: CDC

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Infectious Disease News MONDAY, April 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As the once-vanquished measles virus continues to spread through U.S. communities, federal health officials on Monday urged up-to-date vaccination for children and some adults. There are now 704 reported cases of measles across 22 states, mostly affecting people who have […]