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The net benefit of sharing notes with patients could be significant because people not properly taking their medications costs the health care system about $300 billion a year. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2JTbk0i via IFTTT

Diuretics help people with heart failure reduce excess fluids that can cause shortness of breath, swollen legs, coughing and weight gain. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2KfSO1v via IFTTT

According to CDC data, more than half of all babies born at 23 weeks do not survive from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2YWudms via IFTTT

They claim to make vegan burgers that would satisfy even a sworn carnivore. They also aim to save the planet by reducing the environmental impact of cattle farming. And, they’re becoming big business. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/3111peC via IFTTT

The new results are in line with a 2017 study that found that kids who watched movies featuring gun violence were more likely to handle and use guns. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2JPLKtb via IFTTT

Researchers set out to discover the point when too much caffeine causes high blood pressure, a key heart disease risk factor. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2wrO80o via IFTTT

Overall, cancer death rates decreased 1.8% per year in men and 1.4% per year in women, continuing a trend. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2EXfuAn via IFTTT

Team sports can increase self-esteem and help vulnerable adolescents feel socially accepted and connected. These benefits can help build resilience, the study author said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Mzw5Av via IFTTT

Team sports can increase self-esteem and help vulnerable adolescents feel socially accepted and connected. These benefits can help build resilience, the study author said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2IfbgF4 via IFTTT

Atlanta-based cookbook author Nandita Godbole employs the sights, smells, tastes, sounds and touch of Mumbai to give a poetic voice to first-generation immigrants, whose dual identities are often subsumed into the narratives of their multicultural offsprings from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/2MyWJth

In the clinical trial, 49 patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer received intensive chemotherapy and radiation therapy, as well as the blood pressure drug losartan. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2KfdiaP via IFTTT

Kids who had been teased more about their weight gained more weight and fat over time, and they gained it faster, said study author said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Im2ntp via IFTTT

They include not only "junk food" -- like chips, sweets and fast food -- but also the breads, processed meats, jarred sauces and frozen meals that many people consider staples. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2XfMafj via IFTTT

On Instagram, the pop star said she had "an unfortunate allergic reaction to tomatoes and my throat pretty much closed." from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Qzh9AB via IFTTT

The fact that osteopenia was just as common in men came as a surprise, said researcher Allison Ford, a professor of health and exercise science at the University of Mississippi. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Xg8wgR via IFTTT

Previously, all forms of marijuana were prohibited in carry-on bags and checked luggage, the Associated Press reported. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2MxuDi3 via IFTTT

Cricket — perhaps the ground sport most affected by weather conditions and consequently climate change — is in danger of muddying its legacy thanks to a showy capitalistic 21st-century avatar, which poses a threat to the same environmental stability it counts on. In the last of a four part series Verve speaks with Sanjeev Churiwala who is championing sustainable practices to ensure that, moving forward, spectators can expect a clean game from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/2WeVeET

From Russell Peters' stand-up show to an exhibition on portraiture, Verve gives you the lowdown on the events that should be on your radar this weekend from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/2Il28Ph

The researchers developed the glove to help improve the fine motor skills of robot hands from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2JNBAJx via IFTTT

“Physical activity is good for you. What's new and striking is how little you need to do to make a difference," the study's lead author said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2VUhvTm via IFTTT

A combination of an exercise app, an activity tracker and personal counseling increased women's physical activity levels, researchers found. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Qz6mXe via IFTTT

The findings could lead to new treatments for mental decline in older adults, the researchers said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2QwxIwP via IFTTT

Possible reasons for the decline include changes in testing and getting people to make healthy lifestyle changes before they develop diabetes, the AP reported. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Xerep4 via IFTTT

The term gender incongruence is used by the WHO to describe people whose gender identity is different from the gender they were assigned at birth. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2I47T3u via IFTTT

Ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s disease is the latest in the growing field of focused ultrasound. With focused ultrasound, doctors use the sound waves to actively treat a condition rather than passively produce images of it. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Kd2ee4 via IFTTT

The case, Oklahoma vs. J&J, is being closely watched by lawyers in nearly 1,900 similar state and federal cases in the U.S. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2KcSVen via IFTTT

The FDA has cleared a noninvasive device that uses smartphone-controlled electronic pulses to relieve acute migraine pain. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2JL3ztq via IFTTT

If research confirms that high cholesterol plays a role in Alzheimer’s disease, officials may need to reduce our target levels for “bad” LDL cholesterol, the study author said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2KaIRSZ via IFTTT

Cricket — perhaps the ground sport most affected by weather conditions and consequently climate change — is in danger of muddying its legacy thanks to a showy capitalistic 21st-century avatar, which poses a threat to the same environmental stability it counts on. In the third of a four part series Verve talks to Tanya Aldred who is championing sustainable practices to ensure that, moving forward, spectators can expect a clean game from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/2MdOoeb

Kaiwan Mehta, Rachel Lopez, Sameer Kulavoor and Ritesh Uttamchandani talk about their connection and engagement with the financial capital from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/2WvT3Mv

The reasons for the opioid prescriptions ranged from bone fractures and sprained ankles to dental problems and low back pain, the study authors said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2wp7kfd via IFTTT

The study shows that the risk of a particular kind of heart failure that happens in pregnancy, peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), is five times higher in women who have fertility treatment, from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2EAB25h via IFTTT

Exposure to cinnamon and menthol e-liquids proved particularly damaging to cells, the researchers reported. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2VRHoDf via IFTTT

The strain of E. coli found in the flour is closely related to a bug that has already sickened 17 people in eight states. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2I3EB50 via IFTTT

Both will be included in the WHO's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), which guides medical providers in making diagnoses. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2wp4mYj via IFTTT

Cricket — perhaps the ground sport most affected by weather conditions and consequently climate change — is in danger of muddying its legacy thanks to a showy capitalistic 21st-century avatar, which poses a threat to the same environmental stability it counts on. In the second of a 4-part series Verve talks to Juhi Chawla who is championing sustainable practices to ensure that, moving forward, spectators can expect a clean game from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/2Xa75Av

Cricket — perhaps the ground sport most affected by weather conditions and consequently climate change — is in danger of muddying its legacy thanks to a showy capitalistic 21st-century avatar, which poses a threat to the same environmental stability it counts on. In part 1 of 4 Verve talks to Russell Seymour who is championing sustainable practices to ensure that, moving forward, spectators can expect a clean game from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/30Jijy2

The new device was approved under the Humanitarian Device Exemption, which was created to encourage innovation in rare diseases. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2W7lWzn via IFTTT

Mosquitoes could wreck your summer if you're not prepared and a warm, wet spring means the blood-suckers will be out in force. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2VY5zF7 via IFTTT

American Cancer Society researchers analyzed CDC data and found that in states that were very early adopters of the Medicaid expansion, the rate of low-income adults ages 50-64 who were up to date with colon cancer screening rose from 42.3% in 2012 to 51.1% in 2016. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HSw4Sr via IFTTT

A group of people who have liver disease also had elevated urine levels of glyphosate, the main weed-killing ingredient in Roundup, researchers found. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2wiEgGg via IFTTT

These delicately rendered paintings capture the glory of changing seasons over 12 months. They narrate mythic Indian romances, with the lovers’undulating emotions taking on a tangible dimension through the eloquent imagery of flowers in bloom or ominous rain clouds. from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/2Ew2UaL

The age of the internet influencer is evident no more than at the Cannes red carpet from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/2X3jypr

From buying clothes that are a size larger so her son doesn't outgrow them to buying toxic-free furniture, the founder of Swedish blog Make It Last is striving to transform her home into an eco-friendly zone from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/2MgX7MS

The genes identified in the study and the proteins they encode are potential targets for new diabetes medicines, and may help improve understanding and treatment of the disease, according to the study authors. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2QlGmyj via IFTTT

Those with bipolar who developed Parkinson's were nine years younger -- average age 64 -- than others who also developed Parkinson's, the study found. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2wgtsZe via IFTTT

The company's generic version of its Humalog U-100 is being sold under the chemical name insulin lispro, from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Es5VZO via IFTTT

Many in pursuit of the "epic selfie" have died -- a recent study found there were 259 deaths and 137 injuries or accidents around the world between 2011 and 2017, from just three deaths in 2011 to 93 in 2017. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2YIYTHF via IFTTT

Claudia Martinez was a college student chasing her dream of becoming a doctor when a neurosurgeon gave her alarming advice: Get brain surgery as soon as possible for chiari malformation. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WoUHPV via IFTTT

"The science is actually pretty straightforward; we know that feeling stigmatized because of your weight actually leads to weight increases," said study author Inge Kersbergen. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2VZvNXD via IFTTT

The researchers estimated that dietary factors may have accounted for over 80,000 of the new invasive cancer cases reported in 2015, or about 5% of that year's total among U.S. adults. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2YKANw9 via IFTTT

10 Questions With Caterina Scorsone from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2whRsuQ via IFTTT

When the U.S. Department of Agriculture releases new nutritional guidelines for the country in 2020, it is expected to include advice for breastfeeding and feeding children up to age 2. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2JCOSbt via IFTTT

From a stand-up show by an Emmy-winning comedian to an exhibition on the importance of preserving cultural artefacts, Verve gives you the lowdown on the events that should be on your radar this weekend from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/2WoArxK

Bittu Sahgal, founder and editor of nature and wildlife conservation magazine Sanctuary Asia, is well aware of the damage that his generation has caused the environment; yet he remains hopeful. He highlights the pressing issues that are endangering our country’s flora and fauna, and speaks with Verve about the potential of the youth to catalyse a shift towards a more sustainable future from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/2QjJc76

At 60, Academy Award-winning actor and screenwriter Emma Thompson wonders what's next: "How do I feel about dying? Am I ready to look at that?" from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2JyEIIZ via IFTTT

The study found that people who have more airway closures during sleep and whose blood oxygen saturation levels fall below 90% are diagnosed with cancer more often than people without sleep apnea. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2M1nbLH via IFTTT

The findings suggest that ordinary variations in room temperature can affect brain performance significantly and differently for men and women, the study authors said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WjMiNG via IFTTT

The findings suggest that opioid use by a parent or parents doubles the risk for suicidal behavior by their children, study co-author Dr. David Brent says. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2MdNHBo via IFTTT

The findings suggest that anti-clotting drugs reduce, rather than increase as feared, the chances of more bleeding in the brain, but more study is needed, researchers said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2wdb43h via IFTTT

When it's diagnosed, Q fever can be cured with antibiotics. But chronic cases can lead to serious heart and blood vessel infections and have poor outcomes,lead researcher Dr. Christine Akamine says. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2ErhDUB via IFTTT

Symptoms for women with COPD may be worse than for men with the same level of disease, and periods of worse symptoms may be more frequent, lead researcher Dr. Allison Lambert says. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2JXj40u via IFTTT