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Immune system vs. gut bacteria: How vitamin A ‘keeps the peace’

Immune system vs. gut bacteria: How vitamin A ‘keeps the peace’

New findings about the role of vitamin A in mediating the relationship between gut bacteria and the immune system may prove “critical” for devising new therapies for autoimmune conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory diseases that affect the intestine. Carrots, butter, and cheese are some of the richest sources of vitamin […]

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New Acne Treatment Might Spring From Old One

New Acne Treatment Might Spring From Old One

Latest Skin News THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An old acne drug may hold the key to developing a new, safer treatment, a study suggests. Isotretinoin (Myorisan, formerly branded as Accutane), is a form of vitamin A, and has been prescribed for acne for decades. It works by reducing oil in the skin, […]

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Many Middle-Aged Americans Worried About Health Insurance: Poll

Many Middle-Aged Americans Worried About Health Insurance: Poll

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Senior Health News THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many middle-aged folks nearing retirement have serious concerns about their health insurance coverage, a new survey shows. Nearly half of people aged 50 to 64 say they have little or no confidence they’ll be able to afford health coverage once […]

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Will Cutting Out Booze for ‘Dry January’ Help Your Health?

Will Cutting Out Booze for ‘Dry January’ Help Your Health?

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Prevention & Wellness News THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — “Dry January” is the self-improvement meme of the moment, with people around the world pledging to take a break from alcohol this month. “Basically, it’s a New Year’s resolution,” said Dr. Scott Krakower, assistant unit chief of psychiatry at […]

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Health Tip: Risk Factors for Depression After Pregnancy

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Depression After Pregnancy

(HealthDay News) — Some women react to the experience of pregnancy and childbirth with sadness, fear, anxiety and procrastination, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Latest Pregnancy News The academy mentions these risk factors for developing depression during and after pregnancy: Hormonal changes. Personal or family history of depression. Feeling a lack of support from […]

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A Smooth Move Makes for a Happier Child

A Smooth Move Makes for a Happier Child

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Moving from one community to another can be difficult for everyone in the family, especially if leaving friends and relatives behind. But the problems can be magnified for kids who have to switch middle or high schools. Studies show that, […]

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Deadly Meningitis B Targets College Students

Deadly Meningitis B Targets College Students

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest Infectious Disease News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — College students face a much higher risk for the deadly bacterial infection meningitis B, a new analysis shows. Investigators from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that students who were aged 18 to 24 were 3.5 times […]