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By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Black adults who undergo a common procedure to open up clogged arteries are readmitted to the hospital more often than their white peers. They’re also more likely to die in the years after treatment, a new study finds. Researchers looked at how patients …
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Nov. 30, 2022 – If there’s one public health message Americans have heard loud and clear, it’s this one: Move more. Take more steps. Spend more time doing physical activity – at least 150 minutes a week, according to the latest guidelines. But hearing the message doesn’t mean we act on it. A whopping 25% of …
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Nov. 30, 2022 – Amazon is encouraging patients to “skip the waiting room” with the launch of Amazon Clinic, a virtual health care service that aims to offer treatment for nearly 2 dozen common health conditions. Taking a step beyond a typical telehealth visit, the service promises personalized treatment with no appointments, video calls, or live …
Heart Disease Deaths Spiked During COVID By Marlene BuskoWebMD Health News Nov. 29, 2022 – Deaths from heart disease and stroke among adults living in the United States have been on the decline since 2010. But the COVID-19 pandemic reversed that downward trend in 2020, new research shows. It was as if …
Nov. 29, 2022 – Deaths from heart disease and stroke among adults living in the United States have been on the decline since 2010. But the COVID-19 pandemic reversed that downward trend in 2020, new research shows. It was as if COVID had wiped out 5 years of progress, pushing rates back to levels seen …
Nov. 29, 2022 – Artificial intelligence could help improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical trials and drug development by overcoming some traditional human bias in these areas, but we’re not there yet, experts say. The technology could also assist doctors with data insights to make diagnosis and treatment more precise. It starts with quality. …
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You know the drill: The “gimmes,” the sugar meltdowns, the “are we there yets?” At this time of year, many kids reach a high pitch of excitement and sometimes invent surprising new behaviors that require your best holiday parenting skills. “Parents should start with their own expectations,” says Susan Newman, PhD, a social psychology professor …
Nov. 29, 2022 – Reports of respiratory illness continued to rise as the 2022-23 flu season maintained its early surge through mid-November, according to the CDC. Nationally, 6% of all outpatient visits were because of flu or flu-like illness for the week of Nov. 13-19, up from 5.8% the previous week, the CDC’s Influenza Division …
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Nov. 29, 2022 – Weight loss advice is everywhere you look on social media, but one trend sweeping TikTok has led to shortages of an important diabetes drug. Ozempic, a weekly injection that helps boost insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes, also suppresses appetite, which leads to weight loss. Stories of celebrities using …
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By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Kids who are overweight or obese often struggle with school work, and now new research provides clues on how excess weight may harm the developing brain. “The main takeaway is to raise awareness about brain health consequences of obesity besides physical health consequences, …
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Did you put better nutrition on your list of New Year’s resolutions ? You can absolutely do that. . But you’ll want to set yourself up for success. The problem: “Most people have unrealistic expectations,” says Cynthia Sass, a nutritionist and author. “They decide this is the year they’re going to completely change …
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By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Are you an older man worried about your risk for colon cancer? Eating whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes may improve your odds of dodging the disease, new research shows. “Although previous research has suggested that plant-based diets may play a role in …
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