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4 simple daily health resolutions that matter more than you think

WEBIn a small study of 242 college students, researchers found that the students showed greater positive impacts on stress levels, happiness and well-being when they touched dogs compared with when they only observed them, and the positive mental health outcomes increased with duration. Science confirms it: You should resolve to pet your …

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Gait speed is one of your vital signs, so make sure yours is OK

WEBYour walking speed can also be an indicator of your health. In fact, it’s gaining traction as one of your vital signs, along with body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.. Vital signs provide critical information to assess and predict your health, and to allow proactive intervention to …

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Do you know these 10 warning signs of diabetes

WEBAccording to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 40 million Americans have diabetes.Of that population, just under 30 million were diagnosed, leaving the other 8.5 million undiagnosed. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 4 U.S. adults have undiagnosed diabetes.. Something else that gets in the way of people getting checked …

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What temperature counts as a fever

WEBSick adults and parents concerned over their children's health may have wrong ideas about what actually counts as a fever.. The answer isn't as clear as many people might think and depends on a number of factors, medical experts said. Doctors broke down what the numbers on your thermometer actually mean:

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Tackle these health issues to reduce risk of early dementia, study …

WEBModifiable risk factors. In the study, published Tuesday in the journal JAMA Neurology, researchers followed 356,000 men and women enrolled at age 40 in a longitudinal health study called the UK Biobank. Levels of blood, urine and saliva, along with weight and other health measurements were gathered, and researchers compared …

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‘A huge shock to the system’: Doctors warn about asthma inhaler …

WEBStarting January 1, a drug that thousands of patients depend on to help them breathe will disappear from pharmacy shelves, and doctors are concerned patients may have delays switching to alternatives and getting them covered by insurance.

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Biden’s prescription for 2024 turnaround will include major health …

WEBPresident Joe Biden is preparing a package of health care measures that he would aim to pass in a second term, with announcements starting this week centered on cutting prescription drug prices.. Biden and aides see the potential to transform health care coverage and cost for millions of Americans and, along the way, give the president a full …

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Amy Schumer Diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome, Hormonal …

WEBAmy Schumer has been diagnosed with Cushing syndrome.. The condition occurs when too much cortisol (the primary stress hormone) is inside one's body for a long time, according to the Mayo Clinic.Possible symptoms include weight gain, high blood pressure, and bone loss.

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5 questions about the latest disease outbreak in China

WEBMany children have never previously encountered the viruses or bacteria that can cause illness, and are particularly susceptible. Still, last week's demand by the World Health Organization for information from China on “reported clusters of pneumonia in children in Northern China” reminded the world of the start of the pandemic nearly four …

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2 West Coast states are the first to depart from CDC's COVID …

WEBFact check: CDC data shows levels of COVID-19 in wastewater, not water supply Oregon and California limit quarantine. Oregon and California are the first states to depart from the guidelines put forth by the CDC, which still recommends at least five days of isolation after first testing positive for COVID or experiencing symptoms.. Instead, …

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CNN anchor’s breast cancer diagnosis turns spotlight on striking …

WEBThe draft recommendation is for all people assigned female at birth, including cisgender women, trans men and nonbinary people, who are at average risk for breast cancer.The updates would not apply to those at an increased risk of breast cancer, who may already have been encouraged to screen at 40 or earlier.

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A major West Coast city is in a state of emergency over fentanyl

WEBThe mayor, a county chairperson and the governor have declared at 90-day state of emergency to address the public health and safety crisis driven by fentanyl in Central City and as state lawmakers also weigh reversing a 2020 measure that decriminalized hard substances, including fentanyl.

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COVID hospitalizations on the rise as U.S. enters Labor Day weekend

WEBRetailers and pharmacies are subsequently seeing increased demand for in-person and at-home COVID testing.

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About 300 people at California hospital possibly exposed to …

WEBA California medical facility is trying to contact about 300 people who were possibly exposed to measles after a child was treated for the contagious viral illness at a hospital in Sacramento last week, officials said.. The child had returned from international travel and was evaluated March 5 at UC Davis Health’s emergency department …

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Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care at home: Carter Center

WEBFormer first lady Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care at home, nine months after her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, started hospice care. Rosalynn Carter, 96, and "President Carter are spending time with each other and their family," their grandson said in a statement Friday. In May, the Carter Center said the former first lady …

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Richard Simmons apologizes for ‘confusion’ after social media …

WEBRichard Simmons has apologized after posts he made on social media caused concern and speculation about his health.. It all began when Simmons, who is 75, posted an ominous message to X and Facebook on Monday: “I have some news to tell you. Please don’t be sad. I am …. dying. The truth is we all are dying. Every day we live we …

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Barry Keoghan says he contracted a rare flesh-eating disease that

WEBBarry Keoghan said he contracted necrotizing fasciitis, a rare and life-threatening infection, in 2021. He told GQ that amputation "was on the table" and doctors were unsure if he'd survive the infection.

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These towns and cities across the US want you to move there — …

WEBThe Claremont House Lot Program is giving away single-family lots for free, as part of a qualified-buyer program, to families of two with a gross income of $91,800 or families of three or more making a total of $114,655 or less. Those with a higher gross income would need to pay $9,500 for their lot. Even if securing the lot seems like a …

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Rosalynn Carter Has Dementia, Is Living 'Happily at Home' with …

WEBThe former first lady's diagnosis was revealed more than three months after her husband, President Carter, began receiving hospice care

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Robyn Bernard, ‘General Hospital’ Star, Dies at 64

WEBRobyn Bernard, who starred on General Hospital for several years in the 1980s, has died. She was 64. According to the Riverside County Coroner’s Office, the actress’ body was found in a field behind a business in San Jacinto, California, early Tuesday morning. The cause of death was not immediately available, and the Riverside …

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