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America's tallest man dies at age 38
The tallest man in America—he stood 7 feet 8 inches (2.35 meters)—has died of a heart problem at the age of 38, his mother said on Facebook.
Aug 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Covid variant 'no joke,' young Mexicans warn from hospital
When Diego started going out again to meet friends he never expected to be among a growing number of young Mexicans hospitalized by a highly contagious COVID-19 variant driving another wave of infections.
Aug 8, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Women with heart failure from breast cancer treatment may fare better than previously thought
Women who develop heart failure following certain breast cancer treatments are generally healthier and have a better prognosis than those with heart failure from other causes, a new study finds.
Jul 1, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Having the same nurse for home health visits may prevent rehospitalization for people with dementia
People with dementia receiving home health care visits are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital when there is consistency in nursing staff, according to a new study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. ...
Jun 25, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Many patients with high priority for kidney transplants not placed on transplant waitlist
A new analysis reveals that may individuals with kidney failure who are most likely to benefit from kidney transplants are not being expeditiously placed on the transplant waiting list in the United States. The analysis, ...
Jun 17, 2021
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Cardiology
Odds for death, hospital care rise when statins are stopped
(HealthDay)—Living longer often means living with multiple health problems and numerous medications to manage them. Understandably, many doctors and their patients wonder if any of these drugs can be discontinued safely.
Jun 14, 2021
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Addiction
Alcohol problems are severely undertreated, researchers report
Some 16 million Americans are believed to have alcohol use disorder, and an estimated 93,000 people in the U.S. die from alcohol-related causes each year. Both of those numbers are expected to grow as a result of heavier ...
May 17, 2021
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Cardiology
For heart patients, bariatric surgery may lower risk of future cardiovascular problems
Bariatric surgery can be a difficult decision for treating obesity, as patients and their doctors weigh the risks and side effects of the procedure against the benefits of the weight loss that usually follows.
Apr 5, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Spain tightens virus face mask rules
Spain on Tuesday tightened face masks rules, making them mandatory outdoors and in all public places.
Mar 30, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Understanding the concern about low blood sodium in older adults
Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium, occurs when the concentration of sodium in your blood is abnormally low. This can occur due to certain medications and medical conditions.
Mar 17, 2021
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