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A new study shows that type 2 diabetes in midlife is associated with a 30% increased risk of a serious blockage of the brain arteries, often leading to stroke, and a doubling of the risk of narrowing of the brain’s arteries in people over 60 years. The research is based on a cohort of twins in Sweden and published in […]
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(HealthDay)—New research supports the notion that Obamacare has improved the health of Americans: State expansions in Medicaid appear to have cut the number of deaths from heart disease. Counties in states with expanded Medicaid experienced an average of four fewer deaths from heart disease per 100,000 people than states that didn’t accept the expansion under the Affordable Care Act. In […]
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Just in case you haven’t heard enough “Baby Shark” to last you a lifetime, Nickelodeon’s got it covered. The network is teaming up with Pinkfong’s global entertainment company, SmartStudy, for a series that will leverage the popular children’s tune to create “a terrific original animated series that will bring this property to new heights and even more fans,” says president […]
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Narcissism is a topic that is increasingly spoken about in today’s Instagram obsessed age of self-promotion and vanity. There has also been a significant increase in studies and investigations into narcissism, and that too has brought narcissism far more into the public domain. Any evidence of increasing self-awareness is to be welcomed. And yet, there is a danger here, because […]
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No one is more excited about Jenna Bush Hager‘s baby boy on the way than his big sisters. Speaking with PEOPLE Now at the 2019 CFDA Awards on Monday, the Today show host — who’s mom to daughters Poppy Louise, 3½, and Margaret “Mila” Laura, 6 — said one of her girls is so pumped she keeps outwardly divulging that she has a brother […]
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Family time! Chris Hemsworth revealed that he is taking a break from acting to spend quality time with his children. “This year, I probably won’t shoot anything,” the actor, 35, recently told Australia’s Daily Telegraph. “I just want to be at home now with my kids. They are at a very important age. They are still young and they are aware when […]
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(HealthDay)—Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are frequently used in hospitalized patients with stage 3b or greater chronic kidney disease (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR],
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Celebrities are our benchmark of beauty and health. Their highly publicized lives are our daily source of a break from life, but their lifestyle puts a certain pressure on us normal folks as well. There are many celebrities who look way younger than their age and that is because of the religious health routines they have. Some of them are […]
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A new study by University of Manitoba, CancerCare Manitoba and Mayo Clinic researchers has found that when women at high risk are provided with the results of genetic testing, they are more likely to take preventive medications to reduce their chances of developing breast cancer. Studies have shown that the risk of breast cancer can be reduced by half using […]
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Baby nursery colors: A bit of DIY can add a personal touch. Try making a cute mobile, name letters or a bunting for starters. If you’re confident, why not draw on an entire wall? By Ritika Jain You might already know that pastel shades create a relaxed and soothing environment for a baby whereas bright or deep colours overstimulate them. […]
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