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Could Screens’ Blue Light Make You Old Before Your Time?
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Daily exposure to blue light from sources such as smartphones, computers and household fixtures...
Jimmy Carter Recovering From Broken Pelvis After Fall
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is recovering in a Georgia hospital after he broke his...
1 in 4 Parents Say No to Play Date Invites
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. parents are selective about their children’s play dates, with nearly one-quarter...
Women With More Aggressive Breast Cancer Face Higher Risk of Other Cancers
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Women diagnosed with breast cancer between two routine screenings have an increased risk for...
Health Tip: Understanding Omega-3 Fatty Acids
(HealthDay News) — Omega-3 fatty acids are essential elements that the body doesn’t make on its own, says the Cleveland Clinic. Fish,...
Good News for Parents: Many Preemie Babies Grow Up Fine
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Having a premature baby can be frightening for parents, but new research delivers a calming...
AHA News: Deadly Heart Problem Might Not Be So Deadly
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — An incurable condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may be less deadly...
Can More Exercise Improve Thinking Skills in Cancer Survivors?
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Boosting exercise capacity may protect the mental functioning of childhood leukemia survivors,...
Secondhand Smoke May Harm Kids’ Eyes
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Smoking around kids may harm their vision as their eyes are still developing, a new study...
How to Get the Fruit and Veggies You Need Without Busting the Budget
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Fresh foods can be expensive, especially if you’re trying to go organic. But if you want to eat...
Health Highlights: Oct. 21, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: USA Triathlon Inks Sponsorship...
Scientists Spot Signs of Virus Behind Disease Paralyzing Kids
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A new antibody test appears to have honed in on the most likely cause of a mysterious polio-like...
1 in 5 Heart Pacemaker Patients Prescribed Opioids After Surgery
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Opioid painkillers are prescribed to 1 in 5 patients who get a pacemaker or other implantable...
Many Parents Not Following Safe-Sleep Advice for Babies
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. parents are not heeding recommendations on how to put their babies to sleep safely, a...
Study Links Asbestos in Talcum Powder to Deadly Cancer
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As concerns about baby powder being contaminated with asbestos mount, a new study finds a link...
What to Do If You Have a Bad Reaction to Cosmetics
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — One consequence of the government’s limited role in regulating cosmetics is that questionable...
Smartphone App Gets Heart Patients to Follow Their Rx
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Forget doctor’s instructions: New research shows a smartphone app is the best way to get heart...
American Indians May Have Higher Odds for A-Fib
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — American Indians have a higher rate of the irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation than...
Health Tip: Avoiding Air Pollution
(HealthDay News) — Air pollution often is a mixture of gases from man-made sources, such as smoke, vehicle exhaust and industrial...
Pro Soccer Players More Likely to Develop Dementia: Study
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Former professional soccer players have a significantly increased risk of death from brain...
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