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Almost Half of U.S. Adults Have Heart Issues

The increase from the figure reported a year ago is largely due to the change in the official definition of high blood pressure, the American Heart Association reports. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DMBttg via IFTTT

Could Gut Bacteria Be Linked to Dementia Risk?

The study found only that a group of dementia patients had different gut microbes from dementia-free adults, one expert noted. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Sm4m7K via IFTTT

Generic for Popular Asthma Inhaler Gets FDA OK

The new inhaler is approved for twice-daily treatment of asthma in patients 4 and older. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2RWYfHE via IFTTT

Medical Scribes Could Help Improve ER Care

Medical scribes do administrative tasks, such as documenting visits while a doctor evaluates the patient, printing out paperwork and arranging tests and appointments. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2BbZ2KG via IFTTT

What Works to Help Teens Quit Vaping?

Teens addicted to vaping must rely on methods that have been shown to help tobacco quitters, but it's not clear that those methods will be useful when it comes to e-cigarettes. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2ScVjWQ via IFTTT

Study: Breakfast Not Key to Weight Loss After All

Eating a hearty breakfast doesn't help people eat less later in the day, and those who have breakfast end up eating more calories each day, the review found. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GewCTi via IFTTT

FDA Fast-Tracks OTC Naloxone for Opioid Overdose

It is the first time the FDA itself produced a drug facts label and performed safety testing to help rush a product to market. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Uxuryq via IFTTT

Great Workouts Boost Brains, Even in the Young

Researchers found that aerobic exercise increased participants' overall fitness as well as their so-called executive function -- thinking skills that are key to reasoning, planning and problem-solving. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Us8K2D via IFTTT

Vaping Beats Patch, Gum in Helping Smokers Quit

Going “cold turkey” with no nicotine can make it difficult to deal with withdrawal symptoms. Having some kind of nicotine replacement improves your chances of quitting, a study author said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DKRu32 via IFTTT

Arctic Blast A Threat to People With Alzheimer's

"This type of weather can be hazardous for everyone, but even more so for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, who may have difficulty noticing temperature and weather changes or knowing who to call for help," said Charles Fuschillo Jr., CEO and president of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2B7guj5 via IFTTT

Heavy Metals Found in Popular Fruit Juices

Consumer Reports experts tested 45 juices made by 24 brands, including well-known and lesser-known brands such as Gerber, Minute Maid, Mott's, Great Value from Walmart, Clover Valley from Dollar General, and Big Win from Rite Aid. Those tested included organic products, too, as well as store brands from Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DJChiD via IFTTT

Study: Heart Birth Defects Up with Climate Change

While previous research linked heat exposure among pregnant women to heart defects in their newborns, the causes remain unclear. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2UrrKy5 via IFTTT

Vaping Tied to Rise in Stroke, Heart Attack Risk

The increased health risks linked to e-cigarette use held strong even after researchers accounted for other potential risk factors, such as age, excess weight, diabetes and smoking. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HDa29d via IFTTT

Flu May Raise Chance of Stroke, Neck Artery Tears

Researchers think flu-related inflammation may raise your chance for a stroke, and a strong immune response to the flu virus increases blood clotting and wear and tear on your blood vessels, which may boost your risk of having torn neck artery. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GczSPo via IFTTT

Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Nuggets

The chicken nuggets were shipped to stores across the U.S. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HPaLUS via IFTTT

'Mind-Reading' AI Turns Thoughts Into Spoken Words

"Our ultimate goal is to develop technologies that can decode the internal voice of a patient who is unable to speak," said the study’s author. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HB5gJz via IFTTT

Breast Cancer May Bring Higher Odds for A-fib, Too

The risk for women under 60 years of age more than doubled in the first six months after diagnosis, and rose 80 percent six months to three years after diagnosis, the findings showed. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WvEbL0 via IFTTT

OTC Hearing Aids Coming, But Some Seek Options Now

With over-the-counter hearing aids a year or more away from market, many patients are having to choose between really expensive and sort of expensive devices. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2RpDVJM via IFTTT

What If You Were Your Own Blood Donor for Surgery?

Among nearly 700 heart surgery patients studied, researchers found the tactic did seem to reduce blood transfusions. Patients who self-donated also had shorter hospital stays. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HF7ffM via IFTTT

Big Gains Vs Hep C Possible With Big Investment

The study suggests that sweeping prevention, screening and treatment efforts could prevent 15.1 million new hepatitis C infections and 1.5 million cirrhosis and liver cancer deaths by 2030. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2SiSNhA via IFTTT

Study: Use of Flakka Rare Among High School Seniors

Flakka has been linked to rashes of bizarre behavior, which has led the media to refer to it as the 'zombie' or, incorrectly, as the “cannibal” drug. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2B7wxO4 via IFTTT

Someday, a Pig's Heart Might Save an Infant's Life

With donor organs in short supply, the hope is that animal organs can keep patients alive while they await a human donor. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HLYAsi via IFTTT

Layer Up During the Polar Vortex

To stay safe in frigid weather, keep your head, face and nose covered, dress in layers to prevent heat loss, and wear sturdy, insulated boots with thick wool socks. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2G8SXSi via IFTTT

Why Sleepless Nights Can Mean More Painful Days

Researchers found changes in areas of the brain that affect pain and pain relief when study subjects were deprived of sleep. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DICsuR via IFTTT

Can Strict BP Control Lower Your Dementia Risk?

Although tight blood pressure control didn’t reduce the risk of full-blown dementia in the study, it did reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment, an early form of the disease. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2MD5Mpi via IFTTT

Doctors: Newer Blood Thinners Best Against A-Fib

The newer drugs are called non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs). Examples include dabigatran (Pradaxa), rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and apixaban (Eliquis). from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2FW9FVW via IFTTT

The Importance of a Healthy Pregnancy Weight

Before you get pregnant, get as close to a healthy weight as possible to help spare complications for you and your child. Read advice from an OB/GYN. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Wt6j1I via IFTTT

Can Too Much Screen Time Hinder Child Development?

Kids who are being put in front of screens are showing delayed development, a new study indicates. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2MBHegb via IFTTT

Meet the Dog Scouts of America

The four-legged members of Dog Scouts of America earn merit badges for mastering skills like tracking scents, navigating obstacle courses, pulling sleds, and understanding sign language. from WebMD Health http://bit.ly/2DFEY52 via IFTTT

Stick to Your 2019 Fitness Resolutions

Ashley Borden, author of the book Your Perfect Fit and a personal trainer with a roster of celebrity clients, suggests ways you can keep your fitness resolutions this year. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2S7JXU5 via IFTTT

Internet Challenges: Who's Likely to Take Risk?

A new study suggests that an underlying psychological disorder may be one reason that some kids jump at online dares such as the "Bird Box" challenge, where people walk around blindfolded. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HAJQwb via IFTTT

Washington Calls Statewide Emergency Over Measles

A new study suggests that an underlying psychological disorder may be one reason that some kids jump at online dares such as the "Bird Box" challenge, where people walk around blindfolded. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2RUWB9H via IFTTT

After-School Programs Can Ease Kids' ADHD

Research shows that after-school programs could relieve some troubles for kids who have ADHD. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2MAqoyv via IFTTT

Gene Therapy Shows Promise Against Sickle Cell

Despite promising results, it's unclear if the effects of treatment will last and it's likely to be at least three years before a genetic therapy for sickle cell disease is approved. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2RS5nVQ via IFTTT

CDC: Snuggling Pet Hedgehogs Can Spread Salmonella

The CDC reports that 11 people had been infected with SalmonellaTyphimurium. Ten of the 11 say they handled a hedgehog before they became ill. from WebMD Health http://bit.ly/2TiUau9 via IFTTT

Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer May Aid Detection

Because it often doesn't cause obvious early symptoms, pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose. In many cases, the cancer is at an advanced stage by the time it's discovered. Only 8.5 percent of patients survive past five years. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2TiU7OZ via IFTTT

Many Cancer Patients Have Undiagnosed Hepatitis

The findings suggest screening for hepatitis B and C may be appropriate in community cancer clinics. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HAxJ1X via IFTTT

Some Broken Ankles May Heal in 3 Weeks, Not 6

The healing process for those who spent three weeks in a cast or brace was as successful as among those who spent six weeks in a cast, and shorter treatment brought no added harm, according to a new study. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2FQmDEi via IFTTT

Study: Disclosing Drug Prices Might Not Cut Costs

The suggested policy is unlikely to do harm, said one study author, but it is also unlikely to help much to control pharmaceutical prices. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2G17csg via IFTTT

Many Cancer Patients Have Undiagnosed Hepatitis

The findings suggest screening for hepatitis B and C may be appropriate in community cancer clinics. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2CI5VmJ via IFTTT

Expert Panel: 2 Back Pain Surgeries May Be Useless

Two surgeries that inject medical grade cement to broken vertebrae provided provided no clearly significant benefit in pain control over placebo, according to new research. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2RMRpV2 via IFTTT

'Wonder Dog' Alerts Owner to Blood Sugar Swings

A new British study confirms that dogs can detect dangerous variations in a person's blood sugar. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2SetNIF via IFTTT

Injuries Pile Up from Electric Scooters

Most of the 249 patients in the JAMA Network Open study were discharged after being patched up, but 15 people had to be hospitalized, including two with severe head injuries. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HwDg9V via IFTTT

Gum Disease Bacteria Found in Alzheimer's Brains

Researchers studied dead and living patients with diagnosed and suspected Alzheimer's and found bacteria associated with chronic gum disease in the brains of people with Alzheimer's, BBC News reported. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2FPX06y via IFTTT

Eat What You Want and Still Slim? Thank Your Genes

The investigators spotted several common genetic variations already linked with obesity. They also found new genetic regions tied to severe obesity, and some others linked to "healthy thinness." from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2FXA7gO via IFTTT

Study Confirms Steady Rise in School Shootings

Between 2016 and 2018, eight multiple-victim shootings claimed the lives of 31 kids at primary, middle and high schools in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2S4WW8J via IFTTT

Finasteride Can Safely Cut Prostate Cancer Risk

The newly released long-term data show that the reduction of prostate cancer risk has continued and that fewer than 100 men in the study of nearly 19,000 died from prostate cancer in more than two decades of follow-up. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HwxepQ via IFTTT

Moms Join Suit to Force EPA Chemical Ban

The plaintiffs say the EPA had committed to banning methylene chloride from products sold in the United States but has failed to follow through. Federal law allows the public to sue the agency to force it to act. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2B2jygm via IFTTT

Delaying Baby's First Bath May Bring Benefits

Delaying the first bath provides more initial skin-to-skin time between mother and baby, and preserves smell, which may encourage babies to latch, the study authors said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2FVrTpI via IFTTT

Too Much Fried Food May Shorten Your Life

Women who eat more than one serving a week of fried chicken or fried fish have an increased risk of heart disease and death, researchers who analyzed information from the long-running Women’s Health Initiative report. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2MteTss via IFTTT