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1 in 4 Opioid ODs Involves Kids and Teens

1 in 4 Opioid ODs Involves Kids and Teens

Latest Healthy Kids News By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — More than a quarter of all opioid overdoses in the United States involve teenagers, and a full fifth of those cases were likely suicide attempts, new research shows. The findings follow an in-depth analysis of nearly 754,000 American opioid poisoning […]

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Keep Your Kids Safe, Warm in Wintertime Fun

Keep Your Kids Safe, Warm in Wintertime Fun

Latest Healthy Kids News SATURDAY, Feb. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Sledding, skiing and ice skating are big fun in the winter, but can lead to big injuries, too. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reminds parents to take steps to help their kids avoid injury and make sure they’re dressed appropriately for the cold […]

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Are Coronavirus Tests Accurate?

Are Coronavirus Tests Accurate?

Latest Infectious Disease News New cases of the novel coronavirus continue to increase worldwide, with 73,332 confirmed global cases of COVID-19 as of today, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). That includes 72,528 cases in China and 804 cases in 25 countries outside of China. Some have questioned the accuracy of the statistics released […]

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Women Patients Still Missing in Heart Research

Women Patients Still Missing in Heart Research

Latest Heart News TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Women remain underrepresented in heart disease research, even though it’s the leading cause of death among women worldwide, researchers say. Women accounted for less than 40% of all people enrolled in cardiovascular clinical trials from 2010 through 2017, according to a study published Feb. 17 […]

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AHA News: Diabetes, Alzheimer’s Together Might Increase Stroke Severity

AHA News: Diabetes, Alzheimer’s Together Might Increase Stroke Severity

Latest Heart News MONDAY, Feb. 17, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Bleeding strokes are the deadliest type of stroke and the hardest to treat. What might make matters worse is having both diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease versus either condition alone, new research shows. The study looked at 2,071 adults in the Kentucky Appalachian Stroke […]

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Hot Chocolate Could Help Ease Painful Clogged Leg Vessels

Hot Chocolate Could Help Ease Painful Clogged Leg Vessels

Latest Heart News By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Could hot chocolate deliver relief to those suffering from the painful condition known as peripheral artery disease (PAD)? A small, new study says it’s entirely possible. Though you may be picturing a steaming cup of hot milk chocolate with tiny marshmallows […]

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Melanoma Cases Rising in U.S.

Melanoma Cases Rising in U.S.

Latest Cancer News TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Cases of melanoma in the United States increased 2% a year between 2005 and 2015, and will likely rise from 96,000 cases in 2019 to 151,000 cases in 2030 if the trend continues, a new study says. The researchers noted that most cases of melanoma […]

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Radiation Treatment Is Hard on the Heart

Radiation Treatment Is Hard on the Heart

Latest Cancer News MONDAY, Feb. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Radiation therapy that targets cancers in the chest area can tax the heart and trigger high levels of fatigue, breathing problems and a reduced ability to exercise, a new study suggests. However, doing more physical activity before undergoing radiation therapy may help reduce these problems, […]