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Winter Baby? Summer Baby? Birth Season Might Affect Heart Health

Winter Baby? Summer Baby? Birth Season Might Affect Heart Health

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Birthdays are a time of celebration. But, according to a new study, a spring or summer birth date could mean a higher risk of dying from heart disease. The reasons aren’t clear, but might include factors such as seasonal fluctuations in diet, air pollution levels, […]

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Do You Know the 5 Symptoms of a Heart Attack? Many Don’t

Do You Know the 5 Symptoms of a Heart Attack? Many Don’t

Latest Heart News By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Time is of the essence when you’re having a heart attack. But one in five Americans can’t name the three most common symptoms of a heart attack, making it more likely they won’t promptly respond to the life-threatening health crisis, a […]

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Drug-Resistant Dysentery Emerging Among Gay Men

Drug-Resistant Dysentery Emerging Among Gay Men

Latest Digestion News By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Australian researchers are sounding the alarm over cases of a highly infectious intestinal illness that appear to be resistant to all forms of standard oral antibiotic treatment. The disease is called shigellosis, a form of dysentery. So far, most cases have […]

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Half of U.S. Adults Will Be Obese in 10 Years

Half of U.S. Adults Will Be Obese in 10 Years

Latest Diet & Weight Management News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A decade from now, roughly half of U.S. adults will be obese — with nearly one-quarter severely so, a new study projects. The predictions by researchers at Harvard University paint a grim picture: By 2030, the prevalence of […]

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Cancer drug shows promise in Parkinson’s disease safety trial

Cancer drug shows promise in Parkinson’s disease safety trial

Nilotinib, a drug that regulators have approved for the treatment of leukemia, has shown promise in a small clinical trial of people with Parkinson’s disease. Share on PinterestAn approved leukemia drug holds promise for the treatment of Parkinson’s. The main purpose of the trial was to assess the repurposed drug’s safety and tolerability and how […]

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What is verbal abuse?

What is verbal abuse?

Verbal abuse occurs when someone repeatedly uses negative or demeaning words to gain or maintain power and control over someone else. Verbal abuse in itself may not involve physical contact, but it can still cause emotional or psychological harm and progress toward violence. Keep reading to learn more about verbal abuse, including the different types, […]

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What can cause an afternoon headache?

What can cause an afternoon headache?

An afternoon headache is no different than other types of headache. Any headache can hit in the afternoon. However, people who regularly experience headaches in the afternoon may be doing something earlier in the day that triggers headaches a few hours later. In this article, we examine the most common causes of an afternoon headache, […]

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What are the stages of the common cold?

What are the stages of the common cold?

The common cold usually has several recognizable stages. Knowing these stages can help a person determine whether or not they have a cold. Being able to recognize the stage of the cold can also help people know how best to treat the symptoms during each stage, and how long to expect a cold to last […]