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Infant Sitting Devices and Sleep-Related Deaths
The danger of using an infant car seat as an alternative to a crib.
Diet and Breast Cancer Risk
Women who follow a low-fat diet lower their risk of death from breast cancer.
Cell Phones and Distracted Driving
A surprising number of parents read and write text messages while driving.
Mustaches Are More Than Just Manly, They Guard Against Sun's Rays
- Alan Mozes
- May 20, 2019
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MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- For all of those men who view a mustache as a largely ornamental addition to their masculine appearance, a new study reveals it can also guard against lip cancer.
"Mustaches seem to protect the lip the same way that hair prot...
Why So Many Older Women Develop UTIs
- Robert Preidt
- May 20, 2019
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MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Urinary tract infections are one of the indignities many women face as they age. One reason why is because their bladder walls can be invaded by several species of bacteria, a new study finds.
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs...
Vaping Habit Might Make You More Prone to Flu
- Serena Gordon
- May 20, 2019
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MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Steering clear of folks who are coughing and sneezing is one way to prevent catching the flu. Avoiding e-cigarettes may be another, new research suggests.
In a small study including smokers, e-cigarette users and nonsmokers, ...
Nearly Half of Juul Twitter Followers Are Teens, Young Adults: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- May 20, 2019
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MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Juul became the dominant brand of e-cigarettes in the United States by targeting teens with its clever use of social media, a new study suggests.
Nearly 70% of U.S. e-cigarette sales are Juul products, and most vapers are ...
Complete Tumor Removal in Dogs Cuts Risk of Cancer's Return: Study
- Robert Preidt
- May 20, 2019
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MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- In dogs, soft tissue sarcoma is a group of malignant cancers that come from skin or connective tissue. Now, a new research review says when a tumor is completely removed, the risk of cancer returning is cut by nearly two-thirds.
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Putting Your Child to Sleep in a Car Seat Can Be Deadly
- Alan Mozes
- May 20, 2019
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MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- A car seat is the safest place for an infant while traveling in a car. But putting your baby to sleep in a portable car seat at home can be deadly, a new study warns.
Over a decade, nearly 12,000 babies in the United ...
TV Not a Good Sleep Aid for Young Kids
- Robert Preidt
- May 20, 2019
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MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Many parents think that watching TV helps their young children fall asleep, but new research finds the opposite is true.
Researchers looked at 470 children aged 3 to 5 in Massachusetts and found that those who watched less tha...
AHA News: Stress From Work, Home Can Harm Women's Hearts
- May 20, 2019
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MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- Even with supportive spouses, many women still find themselves helping the kids with homework and cleaning up household messes, often while scrambling to make dinner after a 10-hour workday filled with deadlines and cha...
Crash Risk Much Higher for Teen Drivers With ADHD
- Serena Gordon
- May 20, 2019
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MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Parents often fret when their teen drivers get behind the wheel, but parents of teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may now have added worries.
A new study found that teens with ADHD are significantly mo...
Heavy Teen Boys May Face Higher Heart Disease Risk as Adults
- Robert Preidt
- May 20, 2019
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MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Just a few extra pounds during adolescence may translate into higher odds for heart disease in adulthood, a new study of young men suggests.
It included about 1.7 million Swedish men who began military service at ages 18 or 19...
1 in 5 Kids Don't Strap on Helmets Before Biking
- Steven Reinberg
- May 20, 2019
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MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Many American kids don't don helmets when biking, skateboarding and riding scooters, a troubling new poll finds.
Among more than 1,300 parents surveyed, 18% said their kids never wear helmets while biking, 58% said th...
The Best Exercises for Brain Health
- Len Canter
- May 20, 2019
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MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- There's a lot you can learn from your elders, starting with the results of a multi-year study of exercise and brain health in seniors.
Researchers from Columbia University and the University of Miami compared results of two se...
The Top 5 Veggies to Add to Your Diet
- Len Canter
- May 20, 2019
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MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- The guidelines to eat more vegetables are clear, and eating a rainbow of colors gets you the widest variety of nutrients and phyto-nutrients, those hard-to-duplicate compounds that go beyond vitamins and minerals.
But whether ...
Love the Smell of a Cup o' Joe? Here's What That Reveals About You
- Robert Preidt
- May 17, 2019
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FRIDAY, May 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Java junkies can sniff out even tiny amounts of coffee, and the more they drink, the better they can smell it, British researchers say.
It's a discovery with powerful implications for treating people addicted to substances wit...
AHA News: Drummer's Death Inspires Grief-Stricken Bandmates to Rethink Rock 'n' Roll Lifestyle
- May 17, 2019
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FRIDAY, May 17, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- When the members of the hard rock band Hellyeah walked onstage for their first show in more than a year, everything looked different.
The most glaring change was the absence of famed drummer Vinnie Paul Abbot...
For Women With HIV, Daily Life Can Impede Fight Against Virus
- Robert Preidt
- May 17, 2019
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FRIDAY, May 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Day-to-day struggles prevent many American women with HIV from taking medicines to suppress the AIDS-causing virus, a new study shows.
"Survival is a priority over putting a pill in your mouth for a number of our participants,...
Sugary Drinks and Fruit Juice May Increase Risk of Early Death
- Steven Reinberg
- May 17, 2019
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FRIDAY, May 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Most folks know that sugary drinks aren't healthy, but a new study finds fruit juices are not much better.
In fact, consuming them regularly may help shorten your life, researchers say.
"Older adults who drink more s...
Suicides Increase Among U.S. Kids, But More in Girls Than Boys
- Robert Preidt
- May 17, 2019
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FRIDAY, May 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Suicide rates are on the rise among American children, but the increase is greatest among girls, a new study finds.
"Overall, we found a disproportionate increase in female youth suicide rates compared to males, resulting in a...
When E-Cig Makers Offer Promotional Items, More Teens Likely to Vape
- Robert Preidt
- May 17, 2019
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FRIDAY, May 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Coupons, samples, branded hats and T-shirts: When teens use or wear promotional items from companies that make alternative tobacco products like electronic cigarettes, they are more likely to try those products, new research shows.
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Colon Cancer Increasingly Striking the Young Worldwide
- E.J. Mundell
- May 17, 2019
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FRIDAY, May 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- The rise in colon cases among younger adults that's been seen in the United States is also occurring in wealthier nations worldwide, new research shows.
In the decade leading up to 2014, the number of cases of colon cancer amo...
