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Adolescent Females Were Especially Vulnerable to Mental Health Impact of Pandemic-Related School Closings
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Data from 44 hospitals in 26 states show that suicide or self-injury and depressive disorders were the primary mental health reasons children received emergency department (ED) or hospital inpatient care ....
May 27, 2022 - 9:21:20 AM
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Alarming Prevalence of Smell, Taste Loss During COVID’s Delta Surge
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - COLUMBUS, Ohio – The loss of smell and taste with a COVID-19 infection during the delta surge was a prevalent symptom and wasn’t prevented by vaccination, new research suggests.
May 26, 2022 - 7:42:58 AM
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Correct Posture in Real Time with the Help of Machine Learning
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Posture is an important part of health. Prolonged poor posture, such as slouching or leaning to one side, can lead to pain and discomfort.
May 26, 2022 - 6:52:53 AM
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Osteoporosis Facts
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Throughout our lives, our bodies continuously break down old bone tissue and form new bone tissue to replace it.
May 26, 2022 - 6:12:34 AM
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Get a COVID-19 Booster
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - If you recently had COVID-19, you may be wondering if you should delay getting your booster.
May 26, 2022 - 5:57:11 AM
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What’s In The Water?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Brushing, flossing and regular trips to the dentist keep our smiles healthy and happy—that, we know. But what about the water you brush with and drink?
May 26, 2022 - 5:22:06 AM
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Harmless Cells Turn Into Ruthless Trained Killers
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Processes in the human body could turn groups of harmless immune cells into ruthless killers, capable of attacking other cells infected with viruses or parasites, and potentially tumour cells, a new study reveals.
May 25, 2022 - 7:19:19 AM
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Even in the Operating Room, Team Chemistry Matters
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Toronto - From flying a plane to swinging on a trapeze, there are plenty of high performance jobs where people must work closely together without making mistakes.
May 25, 2022 - 6:40:47 AM
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Stress Also Among Wild Life
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - "I am stressed!" We have all said this sentence many times. Stress is a widespread phenomenon among humans. It occurs when we feel threatened or overwhelmed, for example, have too much work or are in imminent danger.
May 25, 2022 - 6:33:16 AM
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Cortical Connectivity Close-Up
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - The brain is made up of a complex series of networks—signals are constantly bouncing between those networks to allow us to experience the world and move through it effectively.
May 25, 2022 - 6:19:44 AM
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Silk Improves Function of Masks
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - University of Cincinnati biologists found that a double layer of silk in combination with a surgical mask can enhance its ability to prevent the spread of viruses like COVID-19.
May 25, 2022 - 6:14:10 AM
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Climate Change on Course to Hit U.S. Corn Belt Especially Hard
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Climate change will make the U.S. Corn Belt unsuitable for cultivating corn by 2100 without major technological advances in agricultural practices, an Emory University study finds.
May 25, 2022 - 5:59:55 AM
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Drug That Lowers Blood Sugar Also Reduces Blood Vessel Dysfunction
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - An FDA-approved drug to lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes also may decrease blood vessel dysfunction associated with aging
May 25, 2022 - 5:54:17 AM
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Gastritis: Its Symptoms
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions with one thing in common: Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
May 25, 2022 - 5:45:11 AM
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How is a Peptic Ulcer Treated?
(HeathNewsDigest.com) - Last year, I was diagnosed with heartburn due to a peptic ulcer. My doctor suggested that I see a specialist. Who should I see, and what type of treatment is available?
May 25, 2022 - 5:34:42 AM
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Shellfish Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Because of their proximity to the ocean, Californians get to enjoy locally-sourced oysters, mussels, abalone and clams. Most of the shellfish consumed here come from aquaculture farms along the coast — from San Diego to Humboldt County.
May 24, 2022 - 7:17:25 AM
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‘I Don’t Even Remember What I Read’
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Sometimes when we are reading a good book, it's like we are transported into another world and we stop paying attention to what's around us.
May 24, 2022 - 7:00:05 AM
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Living with Dogs as a Toddler Might Protect Against Crohn’s Disease
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - San Diego, CA — Young children who grow up with a dog or in a large family may have some protection later in life from a common inflammatory bowel disease known as Crohn’s disease
May 24, 2022 - 6:41:59 AM
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Test Can Diagnose Certain Immune System Disorders
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Philadelphia, – Primary immunodeficiency disorders (PID) can result in chronic and sometimes life-threatening infections.
May 24, 2022 - 6:37:01 AM
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Advocates for Families During Infant Formula Shortage
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - CHICAGO – As the infant formula shortage continues to affect families across the nation, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advocates for long-term solutions....
May 24, 2022 - 6:09:11 AM
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Complex Spine Surgery Helps Belinda Purdy Walk Again
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Belinda Purdy isn't the type of person who enjoys sitting on the sidelines. She and her family love to travel, swim, eat out and spend time outdoors. She's used to being on her feet all day and loves to walk 3 or 4 miles per day.
May 23, 2022 - 12:51:17 PM
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Emerging Cases of Monkeypox
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - "Monkeypox is in the same family of virus as smallpox, but it should not be confused with smallpox in levels of alarm," says Dr. Gregory Poland, head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group.
May 23, 2022 - 12:00:19 PM
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Treatments for a Double Chin
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - New York, NY, May 2022 - Nearly 7 in 10 adults possess something they really don’t want: a double chin.
May 23, 2022 - 11:37:39 AM
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Gun Ownership and Homicide in the U.S.
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - In 2017, there were nearly 40,000 gun-related deaths in the United States, including homicides and suicides.
May 23, 2022 - 6:50:18 AM
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T Cells Attack Protein In 'Bad' Cholesterol
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - LA JOLLA, CA—Preventing atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of heart disease, means scientists need to understand how immune cells drive inflammation in the arteries.
May 23, 2022 - 6:17:31 AM
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Light Pollution Can Disorient Monarch's
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Besides planting milkweed in the garden, people interested in helping monarch butterflies might want to turn off the porch light.
May 23, 2022 - 6:05:40 AM
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Delays in Liver Donor Procurements
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - A national policy change to facilitate the broader sharing of donor livers through “acuity circles” has resulted in procurement delays, according to a researcher at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
May 20, 2022 - 11:40:07 AM
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QR Code Locator for the Blind
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - The Center of Excellence in Universal Design, Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University, now holds a patent for “QR Braille” and given a certificate of invention from the Department of Intellectual Property in Thailand.
May 20, 2022 - 11:33:02 AM
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Slow Down to Save Lives
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK, May 20, 2022 -- The news on the traffic safety front is quite discouraging. Two research reports have come out in the past week from the Governors Highway Safety Association with estimates on traffic fatalities last year. The numbers are frightening.
May 20, 2022 - 8:38:12 AM
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Link Between Common Blood Pressure Pills and Breast Cancer
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Curtin University researchers will examine if the long-term use of a popular blood pressure medication increased the risk of breast cancer in almost 200,000 women as part of a new project supported by the Federal Government.
May 20, 2022 - 8:20:21 AM
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Retired Science Teacher Depends on Former Student When Faced With Bladder Cancer
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Retired high school physics teacher Peter Kahan, 76, has impacted the lives of hundreds of students during his decades of teaching.
May 20, 2022 - 8:05:32 AM
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Fast-growing Algae Could Enhance Growth of Food Crops
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - A new study provides a framework to boost crop growth by incorporating a strategy adopted from a fast-growing species of green algae.
May 20, 2022 - 6:40:36 AM
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Prevent BLEEDing Act Introduced in Congress
(HealthNewsDigestcom) - American College of Surgeons (ACS) strongly supports the Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act (Prevent BLEEDing Act)....
May 20, 2022 - 6:23:38 AM
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Measuring Diversity from Farm to Fork: 10 Mediterranean Countries
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - What foods comes to your mind when you think about “The Mediterranean Diet”? For most people, the term evokes strong associations with fresh, minimally-processed ingredients – olive oil, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains....
May 19, 2022 - 9:30:35 AM
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Blood Pressure Medicine Could Lower Frailty for Older Adults
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - A commonly used blood pressure medication may help improve measures of frailty in prefrail older adults, according to a new study by researchers with UTHealth Houston.
May 19, 2022 - 9:16:28 AM
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Supply Chain Crisis Complicates Fixing Baby Formula Shortage
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - The critical shortage of baby formula across the United States is being exacerbated by many of the same issues implicated in the global supply chain crisis borne by the Coronavirus pandemic
May 19, 2022 - 8:02:57 AM
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The Road to Cleaner, Greener, and Faster Driving
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - No one likes sitting at a red light. But signalized intersections aren’t just a minor nuisance for drivers; vehicles consume fuel and emit greenhouse gases while waiting for the light to change.
May 19, 2022 - 7:56:52 AM
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Ways to Lower Your Risk of Falling
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Find yourself grabbing the closest wall or table for steadiness a little too often?
May 19, 2022 - 7:17:43 AM
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Dogs Detect Coronavirus Reliably from Skin Swabs
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - A recent study by the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital confirmed that scent detection dogs can be taught to identify individuals with a coronavirus infection from skin swabs.
May 18, 2022 - 6:47:16 AM
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Facts About Pilates Everyone Should Know
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia – Pilates has been around for nearly 100 years, but many people are not familiar with what it is or how powerful a training program it is.
May 18, 2022 - 6:06:02 AM