Archive: 25/04/2019

Salmonella outbreak tied to pre-cut melons expands to more than 100 cases

(HealthDay)—Twenty-four new illnesses linked to an outbreak involving packaged melon distributed across 16 states were reported by U.S. health officials Wednesday.

Apr 25, 2019

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Rekindling your sex life after a heart attack

(HealthDay)—Having sex after a heart attack is a concern not only for men, but for many women, too. Because of fear and a lack of information, many may think it's no longer possible to enjoy a sex life. Fortunately, that's ...

Apr 25, 2019

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Ginger: A flavorful and healing root

(HealthDay)—Zesty ginger is more than just a great way to dress up your favorite recipes. It contains a potent immunity booster—its active compound gingerol is an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compound.

Apr 25, 2019

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Low awareness of hypertension and diabetes in China elderly causing public health concerns

Awareness and diagnoses of hypertension and diabetes in China has been limited, resulting in compromised treatment, and increased screening did not lead to significant improvements, according to a new study at Columbia University ...

Apr 25, 2019

Conflicting laws may keep contaminated needles in circulation, add to hep-C cases

Acute hepatitis C infections rose 98 percent between 2010 and 2015 nationwide, largely because more people were injecting drugs. Using a new needle for every injection can slow the spread of hepatitis C, but getting those ...

Apr 25, 2019

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Quebec siblings with rare orphan disease lead to discovery of rare genetic diseases

Mutations in a gene involved in brain development have led to the discovery of two new neurodevelopmental diseases by an international team led by researchers at McGill University and CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center.

Apr 25, 2019