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July 26, 2016

Even a Little Exercise May Help Younger Women’s Hearts Those active about 2.5 hours a week had 25 percent lower disease risk than those who weren’t, study found

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Younger women who exercise just 2.5 hours a week may cut their risk for heart disease by up…

July 26, 2016

Edible Pot Sends Toddlers to Colorado ERs Cannabis-laced candy, baked goods look irresistible to kids, doctors warn

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Young children in Colorado are winding up in the emergency room after ingesting pot-laced goodies left out in…

July 26, 2016

‘Managing’ Elderly Patients Without Powerful Antipsychotics Staff training can help eliminate inappropriate practices in nursing homes, study says

By Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- About 25 percent of dementia patients in U.S. nursing homes are still quieted with risky antipsychotic medications. Now,…

July 26, 2016

1 in 10 Alzheimer’s Patients at Risk for Avoidable Hospital Stays Study suggests need for better management of other health problems

By Karen Pallarito HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Some people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias may often land in the hospital simply because of poor…

July 26, 2016

Behavior Changes May Be First Signs of Alzheimer’s Researchers have developed a checklist to help spot those at potential risk

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Certain behavior changes may be a harbinger of Alzheimer's disease, and researchers say they've developed a symptom "checklist"…

July 26, 2016

Women May Be More Resilient to Effects of Alzheimer’s Genes Physical, mental fitness and socializing also seemed to help higher-risk group, research shows

SUNDAY, July 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Certain gene variants are known to raise a person's risk of Alzheimer's disease. But a new study finds that even in people carrying…

July 26, 2016

2 of 3 Americans OK With Doctors Discussing Gun Safety But 54 percent of gun owners say talking about firearms with patients is appropriate, survey finds

MONDAY, July 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A large majority of American adults thinks it's OK for doctors to discuss gun safety with their patients, a new study reveals. The…

July 22, 2016

Women Smokers at Higher Risk for Brain Bleed ‘Devastating’ hemorrhage often affects younger people, neurologist says

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Strokes characterized by bleeding inside the lining of the brain are more common among smokers, especially women, researchers…

July 22, 2016

Cancer Experts Criticize Report on Rising Prostate Cancer Numbers American Cancer Society says methodology used for recent study was flawed

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A headline-grabbing report earlier this week claimed that new cases of advanced prostate cancer in the United States…

July 22, 2016

Coming to a Brew Near You: Calorie Counts, Carbs Info Best-selling beers will soon disclose nutrition facts, ingredient list, freshness dates

THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Calorie counts and carbs might be the last thing on your mind as you tip back a cold beer on a steamy summer…

July 22, 2016

Living Past 90 Doesn’t Doom You to Disease, Disability Study suggests life can be long and healthy, although good genes help a lot

By Karen Pallarito HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- What if you could live well into your 90s and still be in good health? A new study…

July 22, 2016

Mouse Study Offers Hope for Vaccine Against Chlamydia Bacteria’s ability to spread within cells was halted, researcher says

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A new Canadian study with mice suggests there is hope for a vaccine to protect against chlamydia, a…
Everything You Ever Wanted to
Know About Pregnancy:

But Were Too
Embarrassed or Afraid to Ask

by Idries Abdur-Rahman (Goodreads Author),
Jamil Abdur-Rahman MD, Nikia Bilal (Editor)

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