Heart Surgery Riskier for Blacks with Peripheral Artery Disease, Study Finds
Closer monitoring needed following bypass operation, researchers saySource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: African American Health, Heart Surgery, Peripheral Arterial Diseaseread the full article
Can Hi-Tech Avatars Promote Real-Life Weight Loss?
Virtual sessions on portion control and exercise helped women in small pilot study Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Weight Controlread the full article
Anti-Smoking Policies Will Prevent 7 Million Deaths Worldwide by 2050
With the right measures, even more lives can be saved, WHO says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: International Health, Smokingread the full article
Hamper Dangers
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Leave Fireworks to Professionals
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Pricey New Blood Thinner Might Be Safer for Leg Clots
In trial, Eliquis worked as well as warfarin but with less risk of bleeding Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolismread the full article
Even Younger Babies ‘Prep’ Themselves to Be Picked Up
By 2 months of age, most respond to their parents' cues, study showed Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Infant and Newborn Development, Parentingread the full article
Blistering Heat Continues to Bake Western U.S.
Experts offer steps you can take to stay safe as temperatures rise Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Heat Illnessread the full article
Fireworks
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Safety, Fire Safety, Safetyread the full article
Red Meat Tied to Worse Colon Cancer Outcomes
People who report eating the most red and processed meat before being diagnosed with colon cancer are more likely to die during the next eight years, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colorectal Cancer, Nutritionread the full...