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July 26, 2016

Little Threat of Zika Spread From Rio Olympics: Study Because it’s winter in Brazil, mosquito activity has subsided

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Travelers and competitors at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil are not likely to contract the Zika virus…

July 26, 2016

CDC Updates Zika Guidelines for Pregnant Women Any sex partner, male or female, has potential to pass the virus on, agency says

MONDAY, July 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials on Monday updated their Zika virus guidelines, saying that pregnant women could contract Zika from a sex partner of either…

July 26, 2016

Is Binge-Watching Hazardous to Your Health? Risk of death from blood clot rises along with TV time, study finds

MONDAY, July 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Binge-watchers, beware: Too much time in front of the TV could boost your risk of death from a blood clot in the lung,…

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…
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