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Will the Lights of Fireflies Be Extinguished?

Will the Lights of Fireflies Be Extinguished?

Latest Prevention & Wellness News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There is little more magical than the glow of fireflies on a still summer night, but new research suggests that light pollution threatens firefly populations worldwide. The other major dangers putting some of the more than 2,000 different species of fireflies at risk […]

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In Small Study, No Sign That Coronavirus Can Be Passed to Baby During Pregnancy

In Small Study, No Sign That Coronavirus Can Be Passed to Baby During Pregnancy

Latest Pregnancy News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There’s some good news about the new coronavirus: Preliminary research suggests that the virus cannot be transmitted from an infected pregnant woman to the fetus. The researchers stressed that the study population was small — just nine pregnant women — and a number of other […]

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As Liquor Stores Close, Murder Rates Decline

As Liquor Stores Close, Murder Rates Decline

Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Having fewer liquor stores in cities may lead to lower murder rates, a new study suggests. The implication of alcohol zoning regulations can have life-or-death consequences — at least in Baltimore, according to study author Pamela Trangenstein, of the University of North Carolina at […]

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Coronavirus in America: Keep Your Panic in Check

Coronavirus in America: Keep Your Panic in Check

Latest Infectious Disease News By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A deadly virus that’s surging through a foreign country makes its way into the United States, carried into this country by an unwitting traveler. In response, Americans panic, convinced the pathogen will soon sweep through the nation — even though […]

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Amoxicillin vs. Levaquin

Amoxicillin vs. Levaquin

Amoxicillin vs.Levaquin quick comparison Amoxicillin and Levaquin (levofloxacin) are both antibiotics used to treat a variety bacterial infections. Levaquin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics, while amoxicillin is a penicillin type of antibiotic. Both Levaquin and amoxicillin are used to treat infections of the lungs, airways, skin, urinary tract, and ears. Differences between the […]

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Keflex (cephalexin)

Keflex (cephalexin)

What is Keflex (cephalexin) and what is it used for? Cephalexin belongs to a class of antibiotics called cephalosporins. They are similar to penicillin in action and side effects. They stop or slow the growth of bacterial cells by preventing bacteria from forming the cell wall that surrounds each cell. The cell wall protects bacteria […]

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Golf May Be a Recipe for Longevity

Golf May Be a Recipe for Longevity

Latest Senior Health News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a senior, playing golf regularly may do more than improve your swing: New research suggests it could reduce your risk of early death. Researchers followed nearly 5,900 adults, 65 and older, for 10 years and found that those who were regular golf […]

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Marijuana Use May Increase Risk of False Memories

Marijuana Use May Increase Risk of False Memories

Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Your memories may be false if you try to recall events you witnessed while high on marijuana, a new study suggests. It found that taking just one hit of the drug doubled people’s number of false memories of a virtual reality scenario, CNN reported. […]