(HealthDay)—From mid-March to October 2020, there was an increase in the proportion of mental health-related emergency department visits among children and adolescents, according to research published in the Nov. 13 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Heart attack: Experiencing persistent hiccups could be a major sign you’re at risk
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Heart attacks occur when an artery supplying the heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked, usually by…
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Dr. Pimple Popper dug out a cyst so huge she called it ‘the cave of hidden gems’
Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, treated a patient for a cyst that grew back, but found it was much deeper and more extensive than she expected. The cyst appeared to be gone, but Lee continued to find more…
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Long-Lasting Shot Is More Effective at Preventing HIV in Women Than Daily Pills: New Study
A new study may alter the course of HIV prevention in women. Researchers found that a single shot of an experimental drug given once every two months is more effective at preventing HIV in females than taking a daily pill…
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How much coffee is too much coffee?
While there has been much discussion regarding the upped intake of alcohol during lockdown, there’s another beverage that has also been getting some extra attention during these times: coffee. Sales of caffeinated drinks have soared during lockdown, with an extra…
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Scientists develop electronic patch to monitor, treat heart disease
Researchers have developed a patch made from rubbery electronics that can be placed directly on the heart to collect information on its activity, temperature, and other indicators — an innovation that may help look out for cardiac arrest in vulnerable…
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Could chilli peppers hold the key to longevity? What the latest research says
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Consuming chilli peppers may provide a bulwark against the two biggest killers – cardiovascular disease and cancer,…
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4 things gyms can do to lower the risk of COVID-19 infections, according to a world-renowned ventilation expert
Linsey Marr, a ventilation and viral transmission expert, is an avid gym-goer who helped prevent a COVID-19 outbreak at her local gym in Virginia. With the right techniques, it's possible to reduce the risk of contagion even if someone in…
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How you wake up in the morning could signal you suffer from sleep apnoea – recognise this?
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a relatively common condition whereby the walls of the throat relax and…
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Seven ‘atypical’ symptoms of a deadly heart attack that you may not know about
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Heart attacks are serious medical emergencies that require immediate attention from a doctor. These are the seven…
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