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Measles and Summer Vacation
Why it's important to take extra precautions before traveling to Europe.
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Nature May Be One of the Best Prescriptions for Happiness
But how much time do you need to spend with nature to feel better?
13 Jun
Epilepsy Drugs and Birth Defect Risk
Two drugs prescribed to prevent seizures and treat migraine may increase the risk of birth defects if taken early in pregnancy.
Opioids Prescribed in Hospital Often Tied to Long-Term Use
MONDAY, June 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- People given opioids for the first time in the hospital are likely to continue getting them for months after, a new study reports.
A University of Pittsburgh team found that those first-timers are twice as likely to receive more opioids after discharge than patients who were not given opioids ...
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Did 'Puppy Dog Eyes' Evolve to Please Humans?
MONDAY, June 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Pooches look up at people with quizzical, pleading eyes that are tough to resist. Now, research suggests evolution played a role in that irresistible gaze.
Dogs were domesticated more than 33,000 years ago and have changed over time to communicate with people, the study authors noted.
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Teen Sexting Can Be Warning Sign of Other Risky Behaviors
MONDAY, June 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Parents who find a sex-based text on their teenager's phone should be on the lookout for other problems in their child's life, a new evidence review suggests.
Teens who share sexually explicit images are much more likely to be involved in other troubling activities, including unsafe sex, alcohol ...
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Ailing Heart Can Speed the Brain's Decline, Study Finds
MONDAY, June 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- The strong link between brain health and heart health is reinforced in a new study. The research showed that as cardiovascular health falters, so too does thinking and memory.
In one of the largest and longest studies of its kind to date, researchers studied a group of nearly 8,000 people in th...
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Another Reason Breast Is Best for Fragile Preemie Babies
MONDAY, June 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Breast milk provides many benefits for babies. And now researchers say mother's milk contains an antibody that protects premature infants from an often-deadly intestinal bacterial disease called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies protect against this disease. And...
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Heading to Europe This Summer? Get Your Measles Shot
MONDAY, June 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- As Europe deals with its biggest measles outbreaks since the 1990s, U.S. health officials are urging travelers to be up-to-date on vaccination.
In 2018, European countries reported more than 83,500 measles cases, including 74 deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A majority ...
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