(HealthDay)—Many Americans take a daily low-dose aspirin to protect their hearts. Now it appears aspirin may also reduce flare-ups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Mar 4, 2019
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Seniors make up 18 per cent of Canada's population yet account for 42 per cent of hospitalizations. Hospital stays can have serious impacts, such as decreased mobility, a greater risk of falling, and readmission to hospital, ...
Mar 4, 2019
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Twelve-year-old Hannah Piedad first encountered vaping—an electronic form of smoking—at a New Year's party. It was the smell that got her attention.
Feb 27, 2019
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(HealthDay)—When parents abuse prescription painkillers, their teenagers may follow their example, a new study finds.
Feb 25, 2019
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Boston pediatrician Dr. April Inniss has read the studies. She has reviewed the reports. She's spoken with colleagues. She has even done her own research.
Feb 13, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Pot may be particularly dangerous for the teenaged brain, a new review suggests.
Feb 13, 2019
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(HealthDay)—A bill that would place more restrictions on children's genitalia surgery in California raises serious concerns among doctors in the state. Under the bill, doctors would not be able to treat or perform surgery ...
Feb 6, 2019
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Having a health insurance card in America is no guarantee of medical care without the risk of financial ruin.
Feb 5, 2019
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Suppose you were told that there is something responsible for nearly 1 of every 5 deaths of Americans, and that it is completely avoidable. Would you believe – today – that "something" is cigarette smoking?
Feb 1, 2019
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(HealthDay)—E-cigarette use is surging among American teenagers, with millions of kids flirting with nicotine addiction by regularly vaping.
Jan 31, 2019
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