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August 9, 2016

Does ‘Cupping’ = Success for Olympic Athletes? Telltale red circles of ancient Chinese practice said to boost blood flow, rejuvenate muscles

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Eyebrows raised in Rio over the weekend when Olympic athletes like swimmer Michael Phelps started showing up with…

August 9, 2016

Sugary, High-Fat Western Diet Tied to Denser Breast Tissue Previous research has linked higher density to increased risk of breast cancer

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Overweight and obese women who eat a Western-style diet may develop more dense breast tissue, possibly increasing their…

August 9, 2016

When It Comes to West Nile, Robins Do It, Cardinals Don’t Researchers identify birds likely to spread, suppress the virus

MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Cardinals, common backyard birds in parts of the United States, may help protect people against West Nile virus, a new study indicates. Researchers…

August 9, 2016

Health Insurance Status May Affect Cancer Patients’ Survival 2 studies highlight disparities in outcomes for uninsured and Medicaid patients

By Karen Pallarito HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Two large studies suggest that surviving certain cancers in America could depend on your health insurance status. Despite…

August 9, 2016

Obamacare’s Medicaid Expansions May Be Improving Care Study provides early evidence that coverage gains improve use, affordability and quality of care

By Karen Pallarito HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Low-income adults in Arkansas and Kentucky experienced significant improvements in care after their states expanded Medicaid under the…

August 9, 2016

Even Poorer Nations Not Immune to High Blood Pressure Researchers cite aging populations, diet, inactivity and lack of preventive care

MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- For the first time ever, high blood pressure rates are higher in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries, researchers say. High…

August 9, 2016

Flint Water Crisis Taking High Toll on Health, Productivity Michigan city accounted for 5 percent of lead poisonings nationwide in 2014-2015, researcher says

MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The water crisis in Flint, Mich., has cost $395 million in lost productivity, increased welfare use and criminal justice spending, according to a…

August 9, 2016

Online Video Games May Boost High School Students’ Academic Skills But teens who use social media daily posted lower test scores, Australian study finds

MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A new Australian study suggests that players of online video games do better in school, but those who frequent Facebook or chat sites…

August 4, 2016

If You Have A Teen Daughter Living With PCOS Here’s How To Support Her

African American mother and daughter laughing and hugging each other.   Dr. J and Dr. I were recently asked by BlackDoctor.org to contribute to an article discussing how Mother's with teen…

August 3, 2016

Stressed Dads Can Affect Kids’ Development Fathers make unique contributions, pediatric expert says

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- When dads are stressed out about parenting, it may take a toll on their toddlers' development, a new…

August 3, 2016

Breast-Fed Preemies Do Better on Skills Tests: Study Research points up the need to support new mothers’ efforts to breast-feed

TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Breast milk gives a boost to premature babies' mental and physical development, a new study finds. "Our data support current recommendations for using…

August 3, 2016

Newer Treatments Can Make Scars Less Scary But, it’s better to prevent scars in the first place, dermatologist says

TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Scars can alter your appearance and remind you of a difficult time, potentially diminishing your quality of life, a skin specialist says. "While…
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