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Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Benefits Baby |
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(HealthDay News) -- For the first few months, newborns need sustenance from either breast milk or formula.
Since breast milk contains disease-fighting antibodies, the womenshealth.gov Web site says breast-feeding may help reduce the risk of these health problems in babies:
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Health Tip: Heart Arrhythmia May Have Symptoms |
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(HealthDay News) -- When the heart beats irregularly, it's called arrhythmia.
In many cases, when the heart beats too fast, too slow or irregularly, there are no obvious warning signs, the University of Virginia Health System says.
But you should contact your doctor without delay if you have any of these symptoms:
- Feeling dizzy or lightheaded, or actually fainting.
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Study Contends Pot Isn't a Major 'Gateway Drug'
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FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- A new report casts doubt on the argument that marijuana is a "gateway drug" that plays a major role in leading people to try other illegal drugs.
Researchers found that other factors, such as ethnicity and stress levels, are more likely to predict whether young adults will use other illegal drugs. |
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Bedbug Nation: Critters Make a Comeback
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FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- From sunny California to New York City, in flophouses, theaters and high-end offices, bedbugs are popping up in droves although, these days, they're found in a lot more places than just your bed.
According to a National Pest Management Association (NPMA)/University of Kentucky report, 95 percent of U. |
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Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2010 |
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(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:
Birth Control
This study seeks women who are concerned about birth control. Participants will receive all study-related care and investigational drug at no cost, and may receive compensation for time and travel. |
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As Hurricane Earl Hits East Coast, Residents Urged to Brace Themselves
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FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- As Hurricane Earl, packing 105 mph winds, roared up the U.S. east coast Friday, federal officials urged residents to take steps to protect themselves and their property.
The storm, which had weakened from a category 4 to a category 2 hurricane, raced past North Carolina's Outer Banks, a fragile chain of barrier islands, early Friday morning, and was expected to hit Massachusetts' Cape Cod later in the day. |
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Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2010 |
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Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
New Malaria Drug Shows Promise: Study
An experimental anti-malaria drug that appears to be more powerful than current treatments may soon be ready for human clinical trials, according to scientists. |
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Disease May Be Only a Plane Ride Away
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FRIDAY, September 3 (HealthDay News) -- A 7-year-old San Diego boy brought back more than souvenirs and memories from a family trip to Switzerland a couple years ago.
While there, he became infected with measles, a disease his parents had chosen not to have him vaccinated against. |
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No Surprise: Walking, Cycling Linked to Healthier Weights
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SATURDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A new study confirms what seems obvious: people who live in communities where walking and cycling are common are less likely to be overweight or obese.
The researchers analyzed statistics about walking and cycling in 14 countries, and also studied data about walking and cycling to work in all 50 states and in 47 of the largest U. |
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Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being
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SATURDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- As children head back to school, parents can help make sure their little ones stay healthy and happy all year, an expert suggests.
Adequate sleep and rest are essential, Dr. Peter Richel, a pediatrician at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mt. |
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