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How Much Does Your Kid Weigh? Chances Are, You’re Underestimating

How Much Does Your Kid Weigh? Chances Are, You’re Underestimating

Latest Healthy Kids News SUNDAY, April 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Parents and doctors often overlook how overweight kids are, which could leave youngsters at increased risk for health problems linked to excess weight, British researchers say. They reviewed 87 studies that included nearly 25,000 children, age 19 and younger, and their parents. The researchers […]

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Parents, Protect Your Kids as Measles Outbreaks Spread

Parents, Protect Your Kids as Measles Outbreaks Spread

Latest Infectious Disease News MONDAY, April 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As measles outbreaks spread across the United States, there are a number of things parents need to know, a leading pediatricians’ group says. The most important is to make sure your children are fully protected against the disease, which can be deadly, the American […]

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VA Doctors Prescribing Unnecessary Antibiotics, Study Says

VA Doctors Prescribing Unnecessary Antibiotics, Study Says

Latest Infectious Disease News FRIDAY, April 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Antibiotic overuse is a major problem throughout the world. Now a new study finds four in 10 outpatients were inappropriately prescribed antibiotics at a major U.S. Veterans Affairs health system. That rate is higher than in previous studies on outpatient antibiotic use. Improper use […]

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Food Poisoning Cases Rise in U.S.

Food Poisoning Cases Rise in U.S.

Reported cases of several types of food poisoning rose last year in the United States, but it’s likely that the actual rates have remained largely unchanged, the U.S. Centers Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. Latest Infectious Disease News Increases in reported illnesses could be due to new diagnostic tools that detect more cases, the […]

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Many Women With Heart Disease Falling Short on Exercise

Many Women With Heart Disease Falling Short on Exercise

Latest Heart News FRIDAY, April 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Too many women with heart disease aren’t heeding exercise guidelines, and that could translate into even more health problems down the road, new research suggests. “Physical activity is a known, cost-effective prevention strategy for women with and without cardiovascular disease, and our study shows worsening […]

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Tailoring Exercise to Your Age

Tailoring Exercise to Your Age

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Exercise & Fitness News MONDAY, April 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Exercise is a great way to stay youthful and even turn back the clock on aging. If you’re new to exercise or simply want a fitness reboot, here are ideas by the decade. In Your 20s: Experiment with different […]