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Shingles Vaccine Bonus: Reduced Risk of Stroke?

Shingles Vaccine Bonus: Reduced Risk of Stroke?

Latest Heart News By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Seniors who get the shingles vaccine may gain stroke protection as well, a new study suggests. Shingles is a viral infection tied to heightened risk of stroke. But overall stroke risk dropped 20% among patients under age 80 who got the […]

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Age Makes the Difference in Sticking With HIV Meds

Age Makes the Difference in Sticking With HIV Meds

Latest HIV News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Young people with HIV have much lower rates of viral suppression than adults with the AIDS-causing virus, a new U.S. study finds. Viral suppression means that HIV has been reduced to undetectable levels. Maintaining viral suppression for at least six months prevents the sexual transmission […]

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Could High-Tempo Tunes Help Maximize Your Workout?

Could High-Tempo Tunes Help Maximize Your Workout?

Latest Exercise & Fitness News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Gyms are bustling with regulars and resolutioners, all working up a sweat. But what’s the secret to an easy, effective workout? It may be in the music. A new study found that listening to music at a higher tempo reduces the perceived effort […]

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Diabetes Among U.S. Young, Especially Asians, Continues to Climb

Diabetes Among U.S. Young, Especially Asians, Continues to Climb

Latest Diabetes News THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes among U.S. youths continued to rise from 2002 to 2015, especially for Asian children and teens, a new study says. Researchers analyzed type 1 and type 2 diabetes among 5- to 19-year-olds. They found rates were generally higher in blacks and Hispanics than in […]

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Drug Duo Speeds Regeneration of Key Cells Lost in Diabetes

Drug Duo Speeds Regeneration of Key Cells Lost in Diabetes

Latest Diabetes News By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A novel combination of two drugs appeared to spur faster regeneration of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, a preliminary study in mice and human tissue found. Beta cells are crucial to making insulin, a hormone that’s deficient in people with […]

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AHA News: Stroke Survivors Might Need Better Screening for Depression

AHA News: Stroke Survivors Might Need Better Screening for Depression

Latest Depression News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Depression among stroke survivors peaks during the early months of recovery and persists for a full year, a new study finds. Experts say better screening methods are needed for this population to more effectively prevent and treat depression. “We found that depression is […]

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Time Spent on the Links May Lengthen Life

Time Spent on the Links May Lengthen Life

Latest Senior Health News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Grab your golf clubs. Spending a day on the green at least once a month may lower the risk of early death among older adults, a new study finds. About 25 million Americans play golf, which is a sport that can reduce stress and […]