2009 to 2018 saw increase in incidence of NAFLD in children
(HealthDay)—From 2009 to 2018, there was an increase in the incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among children, although many still remain undiagnosed, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in Pediatrics. Amandeep K. Sahota, M.D., from the…
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A novel drug target for neonatal and infant heart failure
Researchers have identified a new druggable target for heart failure in neonates and infants, a condition for which there has been no specific treatment. Approximately 60 percent of children born with congenital heart abnormalities will develop overt heart failure within…
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With cold weather forcing patrons inside, how safe are restaurants?
(HealthDay)—Restaurants are under increasing pressure to provide a safe dining environment as winter approaches and the United States enters what could be the worst wave yet of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some eateries are attempting to extend outdoor dining into the…
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A bypass route for the coronary vessels in the heart?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality, and ischemic heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide. Coronary vessels that nourish the heart develop from three main sources, with the endocardium on the inner surface of the hearts…
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More than 1.1 million deaths among Medicare recipients due to high cost of drugs
More than 1.1 million Medicare patients could die over the next decade because they cannot afford to pay for their prescription medications, according to a new study released today by the West Health Policy Center, a nonprofit and nonpartisan policy…
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Air Pollution May Harm Older Women’s Brains
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2020 — Pollutants in the air — fine particulates that are 30 times smaller than the width of a strand of hair — may be damaging older women’s brains. In a new study, researchers linked breathing in…
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Here's why farmhouse sinks aren't all they're cracked up to be
If you have ever dreamt of redesigning your kitchen, you’ve probably drooled over pictures of deep-basined, spacious farmhouse sinks. Farmhouse sinks have a rustic, old world feel and they’ve been a trendy kitchen item for several years now, but there…
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Social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic linked with high blood pressure
Lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with an increase in high blood pressure among patients admitted to emergency. That’s the finding of a study presented at the 46th Argentine Congress of Cardiology (SAC). “Admission to the emergency department…
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Covid vaccine: Dr Hilary shares Oxford vaccine side effects – ‘headache and fatigue’
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. The Oxford coronavirus vaccine is the latest hopeful candidate in the race to inoculate the globe against…
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Covid vaccine: Dr Hilary shares latest immunity forecast on coronavirus Oxford vaccine
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Coronavirus vaccine developments are coming thick and fast, raising hopes that COVID-19 – the viral disease sweeping…
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