Elevated blood pressure before becoming pregnant and early in pregnancy may increase the risk of pregnancy loss, even if the
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How a protein helps bacteria outsmart the human immune system: Findings have major implications for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease
Researchers have uncovered a mechanism by which the bacteria that cause Lyme disease persist in the human body and fight
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Infant death study reveals dangerous sleep practices among babysitters, relatives, others: Troubling findings highlight need for parents to educate childcare providers on SIDS
Babies who died during their sleep while being watched by someone other than parents often had been placed in unsafe
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Links between eating red meat and distal colon cancer in women
A new study suggests that a diet free from red meat significantly reduces the risk of a type of colon
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Smokers have worse diets than non-smokers
Smokers have worse quality diets than former smokers or non-smokers, according to a study published in the open access journal
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Study suggests pasta can be part of a healthy diet without packing on the pounds
Carbohydrates get a lot of bad press and blame for the obesity epidemic, but a new study suggests that this
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Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, others launch blockchain pilot
Five healthcare organizations including insurers UnitedHealthcare and Humana, Optum, Quest Diagnostics and MultiPlan are launching a blockchain pilot to help
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Thyroidectomy rates lower after guideline implementation
(HealthDay)—Implementation of the 2015 American Thyroid Association guidelines on surgery for well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma was associated with a significant decrease
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Recombinant influenza vaccine found to be safe in children
(HealthDay)—The recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV4) is well tolerated in children aged 6 to 17 years, and it provides immunogenicity comparable
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Health Innovation Think Tank @ HIMSS18: Moving the industry forward
The third gathering of the Health Innovation Think Tank brought together a diverse group of leaders, innovators and policymakers to
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