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Certain Baby Bottles May Release Microplastics During Formula Preparation, New Study Finds.
These findings highlight the need for further research into the effects of microplastics on human health, researchers say.
Overall Prostate Cancer Rates Continue To Fall, According To A New Study.
But the number of advanced cases is on the rise, researchers warn.
Fewer Than 1% Of Dentists Nationwide Have Tested Positive For COVID-19
That's far below infection rates among other healthcare professionals, according to the authors.
Pandemic Fears Tied to Surge in Gun Sales in California
- Amy Norton
- October 20, 2020
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Citing fears over violence and chaos, more than 100,000 Californians have bought guns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study estimates.
Researchers said the findings add to evidence that the U.S. pandemic has sparked firearm "panic-buying." Early on, feder...
Is There a Better Therapy for Hospitalized Anorexia Patients?
- Serena Gordon
- October 20, 2020
- Full Page
It may seem counterintuitive, but when someone with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is hospitalized, treatment often begins by cutting calories. Now, new research suggests that those eating restrictions can be safely relaxed in the hospital.
Starting with a low...
What Will Convince Americans to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?
- Dennis Thompson
- October 20, 2020
- Full Page
Promoting any emerging COVID-19 vaccine to a skeptical public could be tough.
But a new survey finds vaccine uptake might rise if the shot is promoted by medical experts, not politicians, and if it's been proven safe and effective through a rigorous approval process....
Most U.S. Women Under 50 Use Contraception: Report
- Steven Reinberg
- October 20, 2020
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Most American women between 15 and 49 years of age use birth control, according to a new U.S. government report.
Between 2017 and 2019, 65% of those women used some form of contraception, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
...
Actor Jeff Bridges Shares Lymphoma Diagnosis
- October 20, 2020
- Full Page
Actor Jeff Bridges announced on Monday that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma.
Telling his fans on Twitter, the acclaimed thespian said, "Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good. I'm starting ...
Smog Tied to Raised Risk for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's Disease
- E.J. Mundell
- October 20, 2020
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As the air people breathe gets dirtier, their odds for serious neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and other dementias rises, new research shows.
The long-term study of more than 63 million older Americans can't prove cause and effect, but...
AHA News: How to Fill the Crucial Need for More Black Cardiologists
- October 20, 2020
- Full Page
Dontrez Johnson Jr. is a success story in the making. A first-generation college student, he earned a biology degree from Tennessee State University and is on a fellowship helping improve health in Marion, Alabama. His next stop: medical school and becoming a cardiologist.
...
CDC Recommends Face Masks in All Public Transportation Settings
- Robin Foster and E.J. Mundell
- October 20, 2020
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TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Seeking to slow the spread of coronavirus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Monday that face masks be worn by everyone in all public transportation settings.
That includes both passengers a...
1 in 3 Americans With Arthritis Say Pain, Symptoms Persist
- Cara Roberts Murez
- October 20, 2020
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About 30 million U.S. adults live with osteoarthritis and the pain and stiffness it causes, a new survey finds.
And nearly one-third of these people said their symptoms are not well-managed, according to the Arthritis Foundation survey of almost 2,000 adults. In oste...
Curbing COVID Brought Unexpected Benefit for Asthma Patients
- Robert Preidt
- October 20, 2020
- Full Page
Measures enacted to slow the spread of the new coronavirus also appeared to reduce hospitalizations for asthma, a new study finds.
Researchers compared weekly data on hospitalizations at 272 hospitals in Japan in the first five months of 2020 to the same period in 20...
Brain Hemorrhage Won't Stop This Teen From Voting
- Serena Gordon
- October 20, 2020
- Full Page
One thing most people can agree on, even in these divided times, is the importance of voting. And 19-year-old Aboubakar Konate from New York City is no exception.
Despite a brain hemorrhage that left him partially paralyzed in March 2018, Konate plans to make his vo...
What's Best for Treating Bipolar Disorder?
- Alan Mozes
- October 19, 2020
- Full Page
Combining medication with group or family-based therapy gives patients struggling with bipolar disorder their best shot at living stable lives, a new review suggests.
"People with bipolar disorder have significant mood swings, from periods of depression to mania," ex...
In Medieval Times, Plagues 'Sped Up' With Each New Outbreak
- Cara Roberts Murez
- October 19, 2020
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Medieval plague outbreaks in England picked up frightening speed in the 17th century, Canadian researchers report.
Their analysis of historical documents covering 300 years showed that outbreaks of the plague doubled every 11 days in London during the 1600s, compared...
Microplastics Are Seeping Out of Baby's Bottle, Study Shows
- Dennis Thompson
- October 19, 2020
- Full Page
New parents preparing a bottle for their baby should know the infant may ingest unwanted microplastics along with the nourishing formula, a new study warns.
High levels of microplastic particles are released from baby bottles during formula preparation, researchers d...
What You Need to Know About Your Colon Cancer Risk
- Robert Preidt
- October 19, 2020
- Full Page
Early diagnosis of colon cancer is crucial to improve a patient's chance of survival, an expert says.
Colon cancer is on the rise, especially among younger people, so it's important to know the symptoms and how to prevent it, according to Dr. Sameet Shah. He's a gast...
AHA News: Persimmons Pack Plenty of Nutritional Punch
- October 19, 2020
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Persimmons are low in calories and high in fiber – a combination that makes them a good choice for weight control. Their mix of antioxidants and nutrients – including vitamins A and C – makes them ideal for a healthy diet.
But for all of the benefits ...
Swine Coronavirus Could Jump to People, Researchers Warn
- Robert Preidt
- October 19, 2020
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A coronavirus strain that has plagued the swine industry in recent years may have the ability to spread to people, researchers say.
Swine acute diarrhea syndrome coronavirus (SADS-CoV) has infected swine herds throughout China since its discovery in 2016, according t...
Reopened Schools in New York City Not Seeing COVID Case Spikes
- Robin Foster and E.J. Mundell
- October 19, 2020
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Three weeks after becoming the first big urban area to reopen public schools since the pandemic began, New York City is not seeing a feared surge in cases among students and staff.
Instead, health officials are seeing a surprisingly small number of COVID-19 ca...
Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Help Ease Tough-to-Treat Cases
- Dennis Thompson
- October 19, 2020
- Full Page
A recently approved rheumatoid arthritis medication appears to be an effective second-line therapy when biologic treatments start to fail, a new clinical trial reports.
Arthritis sufferers treated with upadacitinib had a significantly greater reduction in their sympt...
Staying Social Can Boost Healthy 'Gray Matter' in Aging Brains
- Cara Roberts Murez
- October 19, 2020
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Older adults who get together with friends, volunteer or go to classes have healthier brains, which could help them ward off dementia, according to a new study.
Researchers who used brain imaging to examine brain areas involved in mental decline found that greater soci...
