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- Medicine Blog
- October 10, 2024
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Harris vs. Trump: A Side-by-Side Comparison on 7 Key Health Issues
Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have starkly different approaches to solving the nation’s biggest healthcare issues. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of where they stand. The state of healthcare…
- Medicine Blog
- October 10, 2024
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How McDonald’s New Chicken Big Mac Compares to the Original: Calories, Ingredients, and More
McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac is rolling out in restaurants nationwide this week. The sandwich will feature two tempura-battered chicken patties, cheese, McDonald’s special Big Mac sauce, lettuce, and pickles on…
- Medicine Blog
- October 9, 2024
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Most Millennials, GenZers Get Health Information From Social Media, Survey Reveals
A new survey from Healthline Media and YouGov shows that young adults in the U.S. are increasingly getting their health information from social media. The findings reveal critical gaps in…
- Medicine Blog
- October 9, 2024
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Certain Arm Positions During Blood Pressure Checks May Lead to Inaccurate Results
In a new study, researchers say different arm positions can produce different blood pressure readings. They report that blood pressure readings taken when the arm is resting on a hard…
- Medicine Blog
- October 8, 2024
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Health Experts Debunk 3 Popular Sleep Hacks: Try These Alternatives Instead
Many Americans turn to social media for sleep advice. A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that more than 30% of Americans have tried one of this…
- Medicine Blog
- October 8, 2024
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Dangerous Social Media ‘Blackout Challenge’ Can Cause Brain Damage, Death in Less Than 5 Minutes
The viral “blackout challenge” (also known as the “choking challenge) is responsible for at least one death this year. The challenge, which is being shared on various social media platforms,…
- Medicine Blog
- October 8, 2024
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Kate Middleton Has Completed Chemotherapy Treatment for Cancer: What We Know Now
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced she has completed her chemotherapy treatment for cancer. The public learned in March that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy. Though…
- Medicine Blog
- October 7, 2024
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Women Will Be Notified of Breast Density After a Mammogram: What to Know
The FDA’s new breast density rule will now require all mammography reports to include whether a person has dense breasts. Breast density is considered a risk factor for breast cancer…
- Medicine Blog
- October 7, 2024
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Weekly Insulin Shots for Type 2 Diabetes May Be as Effective as Daily Shots
New research offers an alternative to daily insulin shots for the 8 million people in the United States with type 2 diabetes. Eli Lilly’s once-weekly insulin injection is just as…
- Medicine Blog
- October 7, 2024
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James Earl Jones Lived with Diabetes for Decades Before His Death at 93
James Earl Jones, known for roles in Field of Dreams, The Lion King, and Star Wars, died at the age of 93. Jones was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in…
