Asthma undiagnosed in one in five urban adolescents
(HealthDay)—The prevalence of undiagnosed asthma is 20.2 percent among urban adolescents, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in
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Air pollution increases ER visits for breathing problems
As levels of ozone and fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) rise, more patients end up in the ER with breathing problems,
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Stem Cell Therapy Shows Early Promise Against Macular Degeneration
THURSDAY, Jan. 17, 2019 — Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in seniors, and existing treatments
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Traffickers stop scientists reaching bats that may stop hypertension
Vampire bats in a remote part of Mexico could hold the cure for high blood pressure – but drug traffickers
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Experimental treatment approach shows potential against Staphylococcus aureus
A new class of engineered proteins may counter infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus — a bacterial species considered one of
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Here's How the Keto Diet Affects Your Ability to Build Muscle
Many people like to argue that the ketogenic diet is an efficient way to build muscle. Your strength will skyrocket,
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The best Rx for teens addicted to vaping? No one knows
The nation’s top health authorities agree: Teen vaping is an epidemic that now affects some 3.6 million underage users of
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GMO food opponents think they know the most, but actually know the least: Study
New research suggests that people’s illusion of knowledge could be fueling the broader population’s opposition to genetically modified (GM) foods.
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Is corn good for you? Nutrition and health benefits
The internet is full of conflicting advice about corn. Some alternative health sites focus on the perceived harms of genetically-modified
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Cancer Diagnosis May Quadruple Suicide Risk
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16, 2019 — The risk of suicide is more than four times higher among Americans with cancer than
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