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Carbon Monoxide a Potential Threat from Gas-Powered Generators

September 29, 2017 - 1:00pm

Don't use these devices in your home, garage or any enclosed space



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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A More Accurate Predictor for Alzheimer'S?

September 29, 2017 - 11:00am

Genetic test might one day diagnose the disease before symptoms occur, researchers say



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Genetic Testing
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Dialysis Patients Often End Up Back in The Hospital

September 29, 2017 - 8:00am

But the readmission is usually for a different problem, study finds



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dialysis, Health Facilities
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Failing Sense of Smell Tied to Dementia Risk

September 29, 2017 - 8:00am

Long-term study suggests inability to identify scents may be early sign of problems



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dementia, Seniors' Health, Taste and Smell Disorders
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Researchers Learn More about Gender's Role in Autism Risk

September 29, 2017 - 8:00am

When oldest female child has the disorder, risk is raised for younger siblings, especially boys: study

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Respiratory Disease Death Rates Have Soared

September 29, 2017 - 8:00am

More than 3.9 million Americans died from COPD over last 35 years, new data shows



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, COPD, Lung Diseases
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Study Questions Practice of Placenta Eating by New Moms

September 29, 2017 - 8:00am

It may be potentially dangerous, researchers say



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childbirth, Infant and Newborn Care, Postpartum Care
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Genetic Tweaks in Mosquitoes Might Curb Malaria Transmission

September 28, 2017 - 3:00pm

New methods could be used along with older control techniques, such as bed netting



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Malaria
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Whooping Cough Shot Works, but Many Moms-to-Be Skip It: CDC

September 28, 2017 - 3:00pm

Timely vaccination can prevent three-quarters of cases in newborns



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Infections and Pregnancy, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines, Whooping Cough
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Can You 'Om' Your Way to a Healthy Heart?

September 28, 2017 - 1:00pm

American Heart Association says meditation may help, but don't forgo traditional medicine



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Complementary and Integrative Medicine, How to Prevent Heart Disease
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How Zika Virus Went from Mild to Devastating

September 28, 2017 - 1:00pm

Mouse study suggests one genetic mutation in 2013 unleashed its ability to attack developing fetal brains

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Infections and Pregnancy, Zika Virus
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It's Time to Get Your Flu Shot Again

September 28, 2017 - 1:00pm

U.S. health officials say this season could be a tough one



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Flu, Flu Shot
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FDA Approves New Continuous Glucose Monitor for Diabetes

September 28, 2017 - 11:00am

Device eliminates need to prick finger to measure blood sugar levels

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Sugar, Diabetes
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Brain Disconnects Spotted in Parkinson's Patients with Visual Hallucinations

September 28, 2017 - 8:00am

Scans showed areas with decreased connectivity



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Parkinson's Disease
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Coffee Doesn't Help Parkinson's Motor Disorders

September 28, 2017 - 8:00am

Caffeine has no impact, says long-term trial that reverses earlier findings



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Caffeine, Parkinson's Disease
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Delays in Diagnosis Hurt Women Who Have Heart Disease

September 28, 2017 - 8:00am

Study found they were less likely to receive surgeries involving multiple artery grafts



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Heart Disease in Women
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Many Patients Denied Costly New Cholesterol Drugs

September 28, 2017 - 8:00am

Insurers and high copays limit use of PCSK9 inhibitors, study says



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cholesterol, Health Insurance
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Adding Drug to Standard Care May Prolong Lymphoma Survival

September 27, 2017 - 4:00pm

Doctors expect this will become new standard for people with mantle-cell lymphoma



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Lymphoma, Medicines
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Many with Work-Related Asthma Not Getting Key Vaccine

September 27, 2017 - 1:00pm

Recommended pneumococcal shot taken by little more than half, CDC report shows



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Immunization, Occupational Health
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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Boost Child's Obesity Risk

September 27, 2017 - 1:00pm

Even high readings in the last trimester linked to greater odds, study found



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy, Obesity in Children
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