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06 May
HealthDay Now: ACP Meeting on Health Wearables and Privacy
Dr. Jacqueline Fincher, president of the American College of Physicians and an internist in rural Georgia, spoke to HealthDay's Mabel Jong about the ACP's focus on privacy concerns at their annual meeting
05 May
ADHD Meds Do Help Preschoolers Control Symptoms, New Study Finds
But one type of ADHD medication appears to have fewer adverse side effects, researchers say
04 May
Freezing Tumors May Be An Effective Alternative To Surgery For Early Breast Cancer, Study Finds
Cryoablation is a promising treatment for older women with small, low-risk breast tumors, researchers say. The procedure is fast, painless and causes no scarring
Heart Risk Factors Show Up Earlier in U.S. Black Women
Young Black American women have high rates of lifestyle-related risk factors for heart disease, a new study indicates.
The findings show the need to help them adopt healthy eating and physical activity habits, as well as make it easier for them to access health care, the researchers said.
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Race, Neighborhood Affects How Long You'll Live After Heart Attack
THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of dying within five years of a heart attack is notably higher among poor Americans than their wealthier peers, but race also plays a role, a new study reveals.
While Black residents of poor neighborhoods appear to face a higher risk of death than their counterparts in w...
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Eat Smart: Mediterranean Diet Could Ward Off Dementia
THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, olive oil and fish -- the so-called Mediterranean diet -- may protect the brain from plaque buildup and shrinkage, a new study suggests.
Researchers in Germany looked at the link between diet and the proteins amyloid and tau, which are a hallmar...
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
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When Drug Companies Raise Prices, Patients' Out-of-Pocket Costs Rise
THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- When prescription drug "list" prices go up, patients often take a hit in the wallet, a new study shows.
Researchers found that while some people are buffered against drug price hikes by their health insurance plan, many are not.
Those in plans that require co-insurance or a...
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1 in 4 Heart Attacks Arrive With 'Atypical' Symptoms
A quarter of heart attack patients have atypical symptoms and are less likely to receive emergency care, Danish research reveals.
These patients are also more likely to die within 30 days than those with chest pain.
Atypical heart attack symptoms include breathing problems, extreme exhaustion and abdominal pain.
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Obesity More Deadly for Men Than Women When COVID Strikes
It's long been known that obesity is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 in infected people. But new research suggests that the connection may be even stronger for men than women.
Researchers at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City analyzed data from more than 3,500 COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital between early March and Ma...
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