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7 Uncommon Signs Of Kidney Stones To Watch Out For
If you experience any of these uncommon symptoms along with the common ones associated with kidney stones, it is important to seek medical help immediately.
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One in Ten Older Americans Have Dementia, Says Study
Dementia affected one in ten Americans over 65, while 22% had mild cognitive impairment.
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Amazon to Acquire US Healthcare Provider One Medical for $3.9 Billion
Amazon has announced to acquire the American primary care organisation One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion (nearly Rs. 31,100 crore), marking another expansion for the retailer into health care services. As of this March, One Medical had about 767,000 members and 188 medical offices in 25 markets.
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US Drone Company Zipline Starts Medicine Delivery in Japan
Zipline, an American drone company has started using drones to deliver medical supplies in Japan. The company has partnered with Walmart in the US to deliver products.
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No Risk For Children Born To Mothers Given Flu Jabs During Pregnancy: Study
A population-based study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), has found flu vaccination during pregnancy does not lead to an increased risk of adverse early childhood health outcomes.
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Heart: Stents Or Bypass Surgeries May Not Be Needed For Blocked Arteries: Says Latest Research
Heart surgery: Doctors have called this research to be most in-depth and controlled one on stents and artery-clearing devices. It mentions that patients who had no surgery for blocked arteries and received drug therapy alone, did not have any more heart attacks than those who did have surgery.
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Drinking 2 Or More Soft Drinks A Day Increases Risk Of Early Death: Study
Hold up, diet soda drinkers. Regular consumption of soft drinks - both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened - was associated with a greater risk of all causes of death, according to new research published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Controlling Blood Pressure May Reduce Risk Of Cognitive Impairment: Eat These Foods To Manage Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Diet: According to a recent study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, an intensive control of blood pressure in older people reduced the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, which is a precursor of early dementia.
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Ketogenic Diet Can Sustain Weight Loss Better Than Low-Fat Diets, Says Study
A report published in the January 2018 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association said that participants of studies on ketogenic diets were able to lose more weight and keep it off too.
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Big Soda Sponsored 96 Health Groups - A Big Conflict of Interest, Study Says
Nearly 100 national health and medical groups - including the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - enjoy sponsorship's by Coca-Cola Co. or Pepsi-Co, according to a new study by two Boston University researchers.
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Chelsea Manning Ends Hunger Strike After Army Allows Gender Surgery
A transgender soldier imprisoned in Kansas for leaking classified information to the WikiLeaks website will end a hunger strike after the Army agreed to allow her to receive medical treatment for her gender dysphoria, the American Civil Liberties Union announced Tuesday.
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In a First, A Scholarly Article On 'Obama Care' By US President Himself
In a first for a sitting President of the United States, Barack Obama has authored a scientific paper in the latest issue of a prestigious medical journal.
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Eating Too Much Fish While Pregnant Raises Child Obesity Risk: Study
Women who ate more than the recommended three servings of fish per week while pregnant gave birth to children at a higher risk of obesity than expectant moms who ate less, a study said Monday.
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US Diet Guidelines Urge People To Eat Less Sugar
Added sugars in foods should make up less than 10 per cent of daily calories, said US government dietary guidelines issued Thursday that for the first time urged specific limits on sweets.
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Robert Spitzer, Psychiatrist Of Transformative Influence, Dies At 83
In the tumult of the 1960s, psychiatry found itself under siege. Critics said the field lacked scientific standards - failing to help many truly troubled people while medicating or institutionalizing others who suffered from nothing more serious than nonconformity.
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7 Uncommon Signs Of Kidney Stones To Watch Out For
If you experience any of these uncommon symptoms along with the common ones associated with kidney stones, it is important to seek medical help immediately.
-
One in Ten Older Americans Have Dementia, Says Study
Dementia affected one in ten Americans over 65, while 22% had mild cognitive impairment.
-
Amazon to Acquire US Healthcare Provider One Medical for $3.9 Billion
Amazon has announced to acquire the American primary care organisation One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion (nearly Rs. 31,100 crore), marking another expansion for the retailer into health care services. As of this March, One Medical had about 767,000 members and 188 medical offices in 25 markets.
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US Drone Company Zipline Starts Medicine Delivery in Japan
Zipline, an American drone company has started using drones to deliver medical supplies in Japan. The company has partnered with Walmart in the US to deliver products.
-
No Risk For Children Born To Mothers Given Flu Jabs During Pregnancy: Study
A population-based study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), has found flu vaccination during pregnancy does not lead to an increased risk of adverse early childhood health outcomes.
-
Heart: Stents Or Bypass Surgeries May Not Be Needed For Blocked Arteries: Says Latest Research
Heart surgery: Doctors have called this research to be most in-depth and controlled one on stents and artery-clearing devices. It mentions that patients who had no surgery for blocked arteries and received drug therapy alone, did not have any more heart attacks than those who did have surgery.
-
Drinking 2 Or More Soft Drinks A Day Increases Risk Of Early Death: Study
Hold up, diet soda drinkers. Regular consumption of soft drinks - both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened - was associated with a greater risk of all causes of death, according to new research published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
-
Controlling Blood Pressure May Reduce Risk Of Cognitive Impairment: Eat These Foods To Manage Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Diet: According to a recent study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, an intensive control of blood pressure in older people reduced the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, which is a precursor of early dementia.
-
Ketogenic Diet Can Sustain Weight Loss Better Than Low-Fat Diets, Says Study
A report published in the January 2018 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association said that participants of studies on ketogenic diets were able to lose more weight and keep it off too.
-
Big Soda Sponsored 96 Health Groups - A Big Conflict of Interest, Study Says
Nearly 100 national health and medical groups - including the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - enjoy sponsorship's by Coca-Cola Co. or Pepsi-Co, according to a new study by two Boston University researchers.
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Chelsea Manning Ends Hunger Strike After Army Allows Gender Surgery
A transgender soldier imprisoned in Kansas for leaking classified information to the WikiLeaks website will end a hunger strike after the Army agreed to allow her to receive medical treatment for her gender dysphoria, the American Civil Liberties Union announced Tuesday.
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In a First, A Scholarly Article On 'Obama Care' By US President Himself
In a first for a sitting President of the United States, Barack Obama has authored a scientific paper in the latest issue of a prestigious medical journal.
-
Eating Too Much Fish While Pregnant Raises Child Obesity Risk: Study
Women who ate more than the recommended three servings of fish per week while pregnant gave birth to children at a higher risk of obesity than expectant moms who ate less, a study said Monday.
-
US Diet Guidelines Urge People To Eat Less Sugar
Added sugars in foods should make up less than 10 per cent of daily calories, said US government dietary guidelines issued Thursday that for the first time urged specific limits on sweets.
-
Robert Spitzer, Psychiatrist Of Transformative Influence, Dies At 83
In the tumult of the 1960s, psychiatry found itself under siege. Critics said the field lacked scientific standards - failing to help many truly troubled people while medicating or institutionalizing others who suffered from nothing more serious than nonconformity.
