Dementia is a general term used to describe brain damage caused by different diseases. It is more common in those
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Could artery fat actually improve blood vessel function?
New research in rats explores the role of perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) — the fat that builds around arteries —
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CDC: 19.2 Percent of Unpaid Caregivers in Fair, Poor Health
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2020 — Almost 20 percent of informal caregivers in the United States report being in fair or
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Coronavirus-stricken cruise ship passengers returned to US against CDC advice
‘Superspreader’ in South Korea infects nearly 40 people Coronavirus ‘spike’ protein mapped, leading way to vaccine New coronavirus may spread
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DIY virus protection: Hong Kongers making own masks amid shortages
With chronic face mask shortages in the midst of a virus outbreak, Hong Kongers have started making their own—with a
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Your best bet against heart attack, stroke? Lower blood pressure
(HealthDay)—Millions of Americans with high blood pressure are at risk of heart attack and stroke, but just a few changes
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How AI helps people with atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk of stroke and other heart-related
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Children who sleep later than 9pm could be at risk of obesity, study claims
It’s important to get at least 7-9 hours of sleep each night as it improves quality of life and our
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Penicillin alternatives in pregnancy 'could raise birth defect risk'
Babies face a higher risk of birth defects if their mothers take penicillin alternatives during pregnancy, study warns Researchers said
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Health Highlights: Feb. 19, 2020
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: A Baby’s Gender
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