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August 10, 2016

Regular Exercise: Antidote for Deadly Diseases? High levels of physical activity linked to lower risk for two cancers, diabetes, heart disease and stroke

TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Getting lots of exercise may reduce your risk for five common diseases, a new report suggests. Researchers analyzed 174 studies published between 1980…

August 10, 2016

6 Million Americans Drink Water Tainted With Toxic Chemicals: Report Many systems contain high levels of PFASs, which are linked to cancer, other health issues, study says

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of Americans are exposed to unsafe levels of dangerous chemicals in their drinking water that may trigger…

August 10, 2016

Fake Xanax Cut With Potent Pain Med Can Be a Killer 1 person died, 8 were sickened when illicit pills circulated in San Francisco, doctors report

TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- At least one San Francisco-area drug user died and eight more landed in the ER in late 2015 after taking counterfeit Xanax tablets…

August 10, 2016

Fidget Your Way to a Healthier Heart Tapping toes, other movement when sitting for long periods may help benefit blood vessels, study suggests

TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Remember all those times you were told to sit still as a kid? Well, a new study questions that advice. Tapping your feet…

August 10, 2016

What Mom-to-Be Eats Determines Bugs in Baby’s Gut: Study Scientists say finding is key because these microbes play role in immune system development and more

TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The amount of fat in a pregnant woman's diet may influence the mix of microbes in her baby's gut, a new study suggests.…

August 10, 2016

Doctors Urged to Prescribe Lower Doses of Opioids, No Refills Researchers cite concerns about possible long-term use and addiction

TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Patients who are first-time users of pain-killing opioids should be prescribed a small dose without refills to reduce the risk of long-term use…

August 10, 2016

Task Force Calls for More Study Into Risks, Benefits of Kids’ Cholesterol Screening Panel does recommend screening kids for obesity starting at age 6

TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- There's not enough evidence to determine the potential benefits or risks of screening for high cholesterol in children and teens without symptoms, signs…

August 9, 2016

U.S. Maternal Death Rate Is Rising Up 27 percent since 2000 among pregnant women or new mothers, but better reporting may play a role

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The number of U.S. women who die during or soon after pregnancy may be higher than previously thought…

August 9, 2016

Climate Change May Bring More Tainted Shellfish to Northern Seas Study finds rise in dangerous bacteria could make swimming more hazardous, too

By Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Warming oceans may be boosting levels of dangerous bacteria in northern seas, possibly explaining why more people are…

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…
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