Dry trees are a fire hazard, so pick a fresh one and keep it watered, doctors’ group advises. (HealthDay News) — Choosing the perfect Christmas tree is a fun tradition for many families, but it’s important to consider fire safety when decorating for the holidays, a pediatricians’ group advises. People who opt for an artificial …
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Skin-to-skin nurturing linked to increased survival, better social and behavioral outcomes, study finds. (HealthDay News) — When Einat Zemach’s son was born early at 32 weeks’ gestation, she and her husband would snuggle him skin-to-skin upon their chests for two or three hours at a time. They did the same for their second born, a …
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Weak social ties linked to higher risk of recurrence, early death, researchers report. (HealthDay News) — Loneliness may impede long-term breast cancer survival, a new study suggests. In the years after treatment, women who don’t have strong social ties are more likely to have their cancer return or die from it than women with friends …
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Don’t pressure people to drink and make sure those who are imbibing have a designated driver. (HealthDay News) — During the holiday season, gatherings and parties are a part of the festivities. Unfortunately, so are alcohol-related accidents and deaths. Many people who attend seasonal parties seldom drink alcohol, making them more vulnerable to its effects, …
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The changes are similar to those observed in some obese patients, researchers say. (HealthDay News) — Getting too little sleep alters the balance of bacteria in the gut, a change that’s linked to certain metabolic conditions, including obesity and type 2 diabetes, new research shows. For the study, European researchers limited the sleep of nine …
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But Texas reporting 4 new cases of possible infections, near the Mexican border. (HealthDay News) — Florida is now Zika-free, U.S. health officials reported Friday. One area in south Miami Beach had remained an active zone for local transmission of the virus, which can cause severe birth defects in babies born to women who are …
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Devices reduce blood flow to hair follicles during chemotherapy treatments. (HealthDay News) — Cooling the scalp with a specialized cap during chemotherapy sessions could help breast cancer patients avoid treatment-related hair loss, new research suggests. In a clinical trial involving women with early stage breast cancer, just over half who underwent scalp-cooling throughout at least …
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New 21st Century Cures Act passed by Congress, has initiatives to boost mental and physical health. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Congress has passed sweeping bipartisan health care legislation intended to expand medical research and speed up approval of new drugs and medical devices. The $6.3 billion bill, called the 21st …
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Individuals who practice yoga have seen a drop in their pressure levels. THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Yoga may help reduce blood pressure in people who are at risk for developing hypertension, a new study finds. “Patients with pre-hypertension [slightly elevated blood pressure] are likely to develop hypertension [high blood pressure] unless they …
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While artificial blood could save lives on battlefield and in remote areas, much more study is needed. SATURDAY, Dec. 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Artificial blood stored as a powder could one day revolutionize emergency medicine and provide trauma victims a better chance of survival. Researchers have created an artificial red blood cell that effectively …
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