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Scientists Creating Gene Map of Human 'Microbiome'
The research could reveal links between microbiome genes and human disease, and lead to development of precision treatments, they said.
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Speed Stroke Recovery With Exercise
Mixed aerobic exercise provided the greatest improvement, followed by walking, cycling and recumbent stepping -- a machine that allows stepping while in a seated position.
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Here's How Too Much Social Media Can Harm Girls
Among girls, the more often they used social media, the more psychological distress they suffered, the findings suggested.
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Toxic Algae Kills Dogs Across the Country
The killer is blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, that can be found in fresh or salt water and contain toxins that can be fatal to dogs within minutes, hours, or days of exposure.
View ArticleMethylphenidate May Affect Brain Development of Children with ADHD
August 14, 2019 The ADHD medication methylphenidate may affect the brain chemistry of children with the condition, according the results of a new study.1 Research published in Radiology suggests that...
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Local Air Testing for Toxic Gas Closer to Reality
Meanwhile, the state Environmental Protection Division this week revealed results of an initial sample test for ethylene oxide at its South DeKalb monitoring station.
View ArticleQ: “I Am a Low-Tech Person Who Needs Help Getting Things Done.”
Q: “I am usually late for or forget appointments with friends. I don’t start projects when I should. Everyone tells me to use apps or tech of some kind to get things done. How do I start incorporating...
View Article“Please Let Him Make Just One Friend.”
This back-to-school season, I implore you: Please talk to your kids about disabilities. Yes, we need to have conversations about physical disabilities — wheelchairs, braces, missing limbs, hearing...
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Younger Patients Shunning Blood Pressure Meds
The researchers found that 23.5% of the patients stopped taking the drugs within the first nine months. And of those who kept using the medications, 40% had "low adherence" -- taking the prescribed...
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FDA Proposes Graphic Warning Labels For Cigarettes
Cigarette packs would have to carry very large warning labels that would feature color photos that graphically illustrate the damage smoking can cause. It would be the most significant change to...
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FDA Approves Drug for Most Deadly Form of TB
The FDA approval sprang from a groundbreaking trial of 107 patients in South Africa who had been diagnosed with XDR-TB. Six months after treatment, 89% of the patients were cured, which is far higher...
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Heart Attack Rates Higher Near Fast-Food Clusters
For every additional fast-food outlet in a neighborhood, there were four additional heart attacks per 100,000 people each year, according to the report.
View ArticleQ: How Do I Organize My Art Supplies and Craft Room?
Q: “I am an artist, and I need help storing and organizing my life — and my arts and crafts supplies. And do you have any other organizational advice for creative types?” A: As far as I know, there...
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Severe Lung Injury After Vaping Reported
Four cases of severe lung injury possibly linked with vaping in Minnesota are similar to dozens of cases in Wisconsin and Illinois.
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Migraine Meds Recalled for Bacteria Risk
The bacteria, from the genus pseudomonas and the genus burkholderia, can enter the bloodstream and cause serious, life-threatening infections.
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Trans Students More at Risk of Mental Health Ills
About 78% of the students met criteria for one or more mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-injury and suicide risk, the survey found.
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Are You an 'Extreme Early Bird'?
In advanced sleep phase, your body clock (circadian rhythm) is on a schedule hours earlier than most other people's. You have premature release of the sleep hormone melatonin and shift in body...
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School Shootings and Lockdowns: How do Kids Cope?
School shootings have become much more common occurrences in the 21st century. What affect are these events -- and the drills designed to protect kids from them -- having on America's children?
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A Fatty Meal Might Affect How You Absorb CBD
Compared with fasting, the amount of CBD in the body was four times higher after the high-fat meal and the maximum amount in the blood was 14 times higher, the findings showed.
View ArticleHow to Curb Your Spouse’s ADHD Impulse Spending
Q: “My husband, who has ADHD, and I have been married 21 years. I’ve always had trouble dealing with his messy habits. I used to organize his clothing drawers, but they become disorderly in two days....
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