A growing number of patients and providers are heralding the benefits of bringing hospital care into private homes — but…
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Review examines risks, responses to in-flight medical emergencies
An airplane in flight is one of the worst places to have a medical emergency, even if there’s a doctor…
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Special veg-rich diet may slow cognitive decline in elderly, study shows
NEW YORK – A diet rich in green leafy vegetables, beans, berries, whole grains and wine can help to slow…
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Fiber from cereal may help you live longer, study says
In the study, which involved more than 367,000 U.S. adults ages 50 to 71, people were asked how frequently they…
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Aging America creates demand for health-care workers
The graying of America and a booming Hispanic population is driving major changes in the structure of the U.S. workforce…
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Elderly Brains Stay Sharp After a Low Trans Fat Life
Older people with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins B, C, D, and E in their blood do…
Read MoreWorld’s first dengue vaccine beats three virus strains
The world’s first vaccine against dengue, developed by French drugmaker Sanofi SA, has shown the ability to protect against disease…
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Spike in deaths blamed on 2003 NYC power outage
The biggest electricity blackout to occur in the United States resulted in 90 additional deaths in New York City, caused…
Read MoreGovernment launches new plan to find treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
The clock is ticking: The first National Alzheimer’s Plan sets a deadline of 2025 to finally find effective ways to…
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Fewer Heart Attacks After Weight Loss Surgery
Obese people who had weight-loss surgery were less likely to later suffer a heart attack or stroke, or to die…
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