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Don’t Get Along With Family? Check Your Health

Don’t Get Along With Family? Check Your Health

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There’s a new reason to keep the peace this holiday season: Strained relationships with family may be worse for your health than trouble with a spouse or significant other, new research suggests. Parents, siblings and extended family members appear to affect […]

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AHA News: Stroke Death Rate Increasing for Middle-Aged Americans

AHA News: Stroke Death Rate Increasing for Middle-Aged Americans

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — In more than half of all counties across the country, a growing percentage of middle-aged Americans are dying of strokes, according to a new study. The study – which examined stroke mortality rates at the county level – reveals a statistical jump previously […]

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Rural Americans Dying More From Preventable Causes Than City Dwellers

Rural Americans Dying More From Preventable Causes Than City Dwellers

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Rural Americans die more often from potentially preventable causes than their urban counterparts, a new government study shows. These causes include cancer, heart disease, injury, respiratory disease and stroke, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research. Between 2010 and 2017, rural counties […]

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Heart Cells Change During Spaceflight

Heart Cells Change During Spaceflight

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It sounds scary, but the changes are only temporary: Researchers report that heart cells grown in space showed altered gene expression. But just 10 days after being returned to Earth, the heart cells returned to normal. Once stem cells grew into heart cells aboard the […]

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Fainting (Syncope) Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Fainting (Syncope) Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Source: MedicineNet Fainting (syncope) facts Being unconscious is not normal. If you or someone else has fainted, call 911 or go to your nearest Urgent Care. Symptoms of fainting include: Fainting may be caused by a variety of medications, diseases, and conditions, but it isn’t caused by a head injury, which is considered a concussion. […]

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The Essential Upper Arm Shape-Up

The Essential Upper Arm Shape-Up

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Exercise & Fitness News FRIDAY, Nov. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Just because your upper arms are temporarily hidden under sweaters and jackets doesn’t mean you should neglect them. Here’s how to tone them with weights for better definition now and when they’re fully back in view. Hammer Curls: These […]

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sodium bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer)

sodium bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer)

What is sodium bicarbonate? Sodium bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Relief) is an alkalinizing agent (antacid) that reduces stomach acid. It is a commonly used antacid to treat heartburn, acid ingestion and upset stomach. Is sodium bicarbonate available as a generic drug? Yes. Do I need a prescription for sodium bicarbonate? No. Why is sodium bicarbonate prescribed […]

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Why Are Insulin Prices Still So High for U.S. Patients?

Why Are Insulin Prices Still So High for U.S. Patients?

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Diabetes News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nearly a century ago, Dr. Frederick Banting discovered lifesaving insulin, but skyrocketing prices are putting the drug out of reach for many he sought to help. The average price of insulin nearly tripled between 2002 and 2013 in the United States, […]

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Health Tip: Benign Breast Lumps

Health Tip: Benign Breast Lumps

(HealthDay News) –Some 80 percent of breast lumps biopsied turn out to be benign (non-cancerous), says the Stony Brook Cancer Center. Latest Cancer News The most common benign breast condition is a fibrocystic change. These are small, fluid-filled sacs, commonly labeled as cysts. The size and tenderness of such a lump often increases before menstruation. […]

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Many Lung Cancer Patients Not Getting Recommended Treatment

Many Lung Cancer Patients Not Getting Recommended Treatment

Latest Cancer News THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Only two-thirds of lung cancer patients in the United States get the minimal recommended treatment, a new study finds. And race and age appear to play a role in who gets the best care, the researchers said. Black patients were only 78% as likely to […]