Archive: 27/08/2019

Tourist with measles visited Southern California attractions

People who were at Disneyland and other Southern California tourist attractions earlier this month may have been exposed to measles by a tourist from New Zealand, say health officials from Los Angeles and Orange counties.

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Report: Every sudden infant death deserves a closer look

Whenever a healthy infant dies suddenly, that death should be investigated to determine if abuse or neglect was the cause.

Aug 27, 2019

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'Synthetic pot' laced with rat poison lands people in the ER

Using "synthetic pot" is rolling the dice with your health, experts warn, pointing to a healthy 26-year-old woman who ended up in the ER after smoking a batch laced with rat poison.

Aug 27, 2019

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How often should I get my teeth cleaned?

If you went to your dentist for a check-up and dental clean in the last year, give yourself a pat on the back. Not everyone loves the dentist, but research shows people who visit at least once a year for preventative care ...

Aug 27, 2019

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Greater left ventricular mass increases risk of heart failure

Elevated left ventricular mass, known as left-ventricular hypertrophy, is a stronger predictor of coronary artery disease-related death and heart failure than coronary artery calcium score, according to a new study published ...

Aug 27, 2019

FDA: Men should be included in breast cancer clinical trials

Men should be included in clinical trials of new breast cancer treatments, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.

Aug 27, 2019

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Guidelines developed for reducing suicide in veterans

In clinical guidelines published online Aug. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, recommendations are presented related to screening, treatment, and management strategies for reducing suicide among veterans.

Aug 27, 2019

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What treatments work best to prevent suicide?

If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, a new review points to effective treatments that can reduce suicide risk.

Aug 27, 2019

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How to make a richer, healthier chocolate dessert

Creamy chocolate pudding is major comfort food, but most store-bought and even homemade versions have loads of sugar and little nutrition. Yet it is possible to make a super chocolatey pudding that's also good for you.

Aug 27, 2019

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Hormone regulation may protect female elite athletes from risk factors of heart disease

A review of more than 100 studies suggests that balancing hormone levels may reverse factors that increase heart disease risk in some female athletes. The review is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology—Heart ...

Aug 27, 2019

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