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Carbon Monoxide a Potential Threat from Gas-Powered Generators
Don't use these devices in your home, garage or any enclosed space
Source: HealthDay
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A More Accurate Predictor for Alzheimer'S?
Genetic test might one day diagnose the disease before symptoms occur, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
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Dialysis Patients Often End Up Back in The Hospital
But the readmission is usually for a different problem, study finds
Source: HealthDay
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Failing Sense of Smell Tied to Dementia Risk
Long-term study suggests inability to identify scents may be early sign of problems
Source: HealthDay
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Researchers Learn More about Gender's Role in Autism Risk
When oldest female child has the disorder, risk is raised for younger siblings, especially boys: study
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Respiratory Disease Death Rates Have Soared
More than 3.9 million Americans died from COPD over last 35 years, new data shows
Source: HealthDay
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Study Questions Practice of Placenta Eating by New Moms
It may be potentially dangerous, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
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Genetic Tweaks in Mosquitoes Might Curb Malaria Transmission
New methods could be used along with older control techniques, such as bed netting
Source: HealthDay
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Whooping Cough Shot Works, but Many Moms-to-Be Skip It: CDC
Timely vaccination can prevent three-quarters of cases in newborns
Source: HealthDay
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Can You 'Om' Your Way to a Healthy Heart?
American Heart Association says meditation may help, but don't forgo traditional medicine
Source: HealthDay
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How Zika Virus Went from Mild to Devastating
Mouse study suggests one genetic mutation in 2013 unleashed its ability to attack developing fetal brains
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It's Time to Get Your Flu Shot Again
U.S. health officials say this season could be a tough one
Source: HealthDay
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FDA Approves New Continuous Glucose Monitor for Diabetes
Device eliminates need to prick finger to measure blood sugar levels
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Brain Disconnects Spotted in Parkinson's Patients with Visual Hallucinations
Scans showed areas with decreased connectivity
Source: HealthDay
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Coffee Doesn't Help Parkinson's Motor Disorders
Caffeine has no impact, says long-term trial that reverses earlier findings
Source: HealthDay
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Delays in Diagnosis Hurt Women Who Have Heart Disease
Study found they were less likely to receive surgeries involving multiple artery grafts
Source: HealthDay
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Many Patients Denied Costly New Cholesterol Drugs
Insurers and high copays limit use of PCSK9 inhibitors, study says
Source: HealthDay
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Adding Drug to Standard Care May Prolong Lymphoma Survival
Doctors expect this will become new standard for people with mantle-cell lymphoma
Source: HealthDay
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Many with Work-Related Asthma Not Getting Key Vaccine
Recommended pneumococcal shot taken by little more than half, CDC report shows
Source: HealthDay
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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Boost Child's Obesity Risk
Even high readings in the last trimester linked to greater odds, study found
Source: HealthDay
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