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FDA Approves First Disposable Duodenoscope, Reducing Infection Risk
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Improperly cleaned duodenoscopes — a type of endoscope used to diagnose illness in the pancreas...
Health Highlights: Dec. 13, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: U.S. Will Have 3-Digit Number for...
Health Tip: Remedies for Constipation
(HealthDay News) — More than half of older adults regularly deal with constipation, says Harvard Medical School. From lack of fiber and...
Health Tip: Waking Up Without Caffeine
(HealthDay News) — A lot of people turn to caffeine to get an energy boost in the morning. But there are healthier ways to start the day,...
Eye Injuries From Household Cleaners Drop, But Kids Remain at Risk
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Having little ones visit for the holidays? Be sure to stow household cleaners safely out of...
Could Carb-Heavy Meals Keep You From Good Sleep?
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Pasta, white bread, sugary candy and baked goods: Americans love them, but could all those...
‘Prehab’ Before Surgery Helps Speed Seniors’ Recovery
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — “Training” for surgery can improve seniors’ outcomes and reduce insurance costs, a new study...
ER Visits for Attempted Suicide Greatly Raise Odds for Future Tragedy
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People who wind up in emergency rooms because they tried to kill themselves or contemplated it...
New Study Shakes Up Thinking on Hormone Replacement Therapy
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The ongoing debate about postmenopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer risk may have turned...
Patients, Not Hospitals, Most Important to Spinal Fusion Outcomes
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Individual patient characteristics — not the quality of care provided by surgeons and hospitals...
Sleepy Nurses Could Put Patients at Risk
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nurses get less sleep before their scheduled shifts compared to nonwork days, which could...
AHA News: Could Fish Oil Fight Inflammation?
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Plentiful in foods like fish and flaxseed, omega-3 fatty acids have long been...
Health Tip: Advice on Home Wound Care
(HealthDay News) — Many minor injuries can be treated at home by following a few guidelines, says the University of California. But for...
Over 40% of Antibiotics Could Be ‘Inappropriately’ Prescribed
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When your doctor prescribes an antibiotic, there’s a 43% chance it may not be needed, a new...
Health Tip: Winter Hiking and Safety
(HealthDay News) — Hiking in the chilly weather can be a fun way to stay active. But before you head out on the trail, it’s important to...
A New Approach to Stop High-Risk Drunk Drivers
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An individualized approach is needed to treat people at high risk of impaired (drunk) driving,...
Radiation of Just Part of the Breast Can Stop Cancer’s Return
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A long-term study comparing two types of radiation treatment for early breast cancer found...
Breast Cancer Drug Shows Long-Lasting Prevention Power
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nearly six years after stopping a five-year regimen of the breast cancer drug anastrozole,...
Chyler Leigh of ‘Supergirl’ Battles Bipolar Disorder
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Chyler Leigh has taken on some challenging roles in her career, including helping keep the...
Differences Found in Brains of Kids Born to Depressed Parents
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The brains of kids who have a high risk of depression because they have parents with...
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