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Trans Students More at Risk of Mental Health Ills

Aug 17, 2019 , WebMD

About 78% of the students met criteria for one or more mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-injury and suicide risk, the survey...

E.coli risk forces Tokyo to cancel swim events at Paratriathalon World Cup

Aug 17, 2019 , Reuters

High levels of E.coli bacteria forced Tokyo officials to cancel the swimming segment of Saturday's Paratriathlon World Cup, a test event for next year's Paralympics....

Migraine Meds Recalled for Bacteria Risk

Aug 17, 2019 , WebMD

The bacteria, from the genus pseudomonas and the genus burkholderia, can enter the bloodstream and cause serious, life-threatening...

Strict Insurance Policies Reduce Access to Life-Saving Cholesterol Drugs

Aug 17, 2019 , CardioSmart

Most patients never get the PCSK9 inhibitors they’re prescribed, putting patients at increased risk for heart events....

Breast Cancer Gene Mutation Also Increases Risk Of A Type Of Childhood Cancer, Says New Study

Aug 17, 2019 , Forbes

Hereditary BRCA mutations have long been known to increase the chance of developing breast and several other types of adult cancer, but new research has shown that they might also increase the risk of developing childhood...

Edwards Lifesciences, Medtronic heart valves win FDA approval for expanded use

Aug 17, 2019 , Reuters

Heart valve systems from Edwards Lifesciences Corp and Medtronic Plc have been approved for use in a condition that restricts blood flow from the heart in patients at low-risk of death linked to open-heart surgeries, the FDA said on Friday....

Heart Failure in Young Adults

Aug 17, 2019 , CardioSmart

Study finds that young patients with heart failure face lower risk of death but poorer quality of life than the...

FDA proposes graphic warnings on cigarette packs, advertisements

Aug 16, 2019 , Reuters

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed that cigarette packs carry graphic new health warnings including pictures and text outlining lesser-known risks of smoking like bladder cancer and diabetes as well as lung cancer....

AHA News: Younger Stroke Survivors More At Risk For Anxiety

Aug 15, 2019 , MedicineNet

Title: AHA News: Younger Stroke Survivors More At Risk For AnxietyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/13/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/14/2019 12:00:00...

NHS scheme to support people at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes through digital means expanded

Aug 15, 2019 , Mobile Health News

In pilot schemes, access to digital advice led to an increase in the number of people that committed to the...

Mexico's top court demands regulation on medical marijuana after long delays

Aug 15, 2019 , Reuters

Mexico's supreme court ordered the health ministry on Wednesday to issue regulation within six months on medical marijuana use, saying its failure to do so after legalization in 2017 had put rights at risk for patients, including children....

AHA News: Rising Blood Pressure Puts Women At Greater Stroke Risk Than Men

Aug 15, 2019 , MedicineNet

Title: AHA News: Rising Blood Pressure Puts Women At Greater Stroke Risk Than MenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/13/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/14/2019 12:00:00...

Cryotherapy FAQ

Aug 14, 2019 , WebMD

Whole body cryotherapy is a growing trend at spas and wellness centers, thanks in part to its popularity among athletes and celebrities. But it can be risky, and experts question how well it...

New Drugs Cured 2 Ebola Patients: Doctors

Aug 14, 2019 , WebMD

Earlier this week, preliminary results from two trials in Congo suggested that the two drugs significantly reduced the risk of death from...

Sweet News: Dark Chocolate Tied to Lower Depression Risk

Aug 10, 2019 , RxList

Eating dark chocolate may positively affect mood and relieve depressive symptoms, new research...

Dark Chocolate Tied to Lower Depression

Aug 10, 2019 , eMedicine Health

Sweet News: Dark Chocolate Tied to Lower Depression...

Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of gestational diabetes

Aug 10, 2019 , Reuters

(Reuters Health) - Pregnant women at high risk for developing gestational diabetes may be less likely to experience this complication when they switch to a Mediterranean diet instead of sticking with their usual eating habits, a recent experiment suggests....

New Study Finds a Family Risk for Blood Cancer

Aug 10, 2019 , MedicineNet

Title: New Study Finds a Family Risk for Blood CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/8/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/9/2019 12:00:00...

Diabetes risk tied to common chemicals, curbed by healthy habits

Aug 09, 2019 , Reuters

Chemicals in everything from food wrappers to clothing and furniture are associated with an increased risk of diabetes, but much of this added risk is reduced with good eating and exercise habits, a study suggests....