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Genetic test might quickly diagnose any type of infection
A cutting-edge genetic test can rapidly detect and identify almost any kind of disease-causing microorganism in the human body, whether it's a virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite,…
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If 911 operator gives instructions, bystanders more readily perform CPR
Whether or not the operator instructs you on how to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation could mean life or death. Adobe stock/HealthDay You encounter someone collapsed…
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Asthma associated with memory problems in children, study finds
Memory problems in children might be caused by prolonged inflammation caused by asthma, or by repeated disruptions in oxygen supply to the brain from asthma attacks, researchers…
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Diabetes, kidney woes can lead to heart disease after decades
Men with both diabetes and kidney disease will develop heart health problems 28 years earlier than those without either condition, researchers reported Monday at an American Heart…
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Weight-loss drugs can help stroke survivors prevent recurrence
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or SGLT2 diabetes medications like Jardiance or Farxiga both helped protect the health of people following a stroke, researchers found. Adobe…
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Triple-digit heat waves could pose danger to implanted defibrillators
On extremely hot days, people with implanted defibrillators face nearly triple the odds for a dangerous arrhythmia known as atrial fibrillation, compared to days with cooler…
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Heart deaths related to obesity almost triple in U.S. over last two decades
Heart disease deaths linked to obesity increased 2.8-fold between 1999 and 2020, according to findings presented Monday at the American Heart Association's annual meeting in…
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Study: Deaths from cardiovascular disease surge among adults 25-64 in rural areas
Experts said it's alarming that rural areas are falling farther behind in cardiovascular outcomes, especially among younger people. Photo by Halil İbrahim Özcan/Pexels…
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Preterm babies may experience lifelong harms in education, employment
Babies born preterm may face a life of lowered prospects. Adults who were preemies are less likely to achieve higher education or snag a high-paying job, researchers reported. Photo…
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1 in 4 moms fall asleep while breastfeeding, increasing risk of SIDS
In a new study, a quarter of breastfeeding moms reported falling asleep while breastfeeding, increasing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Photo by Adobe…
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