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Many Pick the Wrong Drugs for Sneezin' Season
Published 03/30/2018FRIDAY, March 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Hay fever sufferers often choose the wrong medication for their seasonal sniffles, new research suggests.
With flowers, trees and grasses springing back to life, folks with allergies will start to complain of sneezing, runny noses, and watery, itchy eyes...
U.S. Deaths From Infectious Diseases Decline, But Not Everywhere
Published 03/27/2018TUESDAY, March 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Though fewer Americans are now dying from infectious diseases, great disparities persist across the country, a new study finds.
Between 1980 and 2014, just over 4 million Americans died from infectious diseases. But while overall infectious disease deat...
The High Costs of Alzheimer's
Published 03/20/2018TUESDAY, March 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Sharp increases in Alzheimer's disease cases, deaths and costs are stressing the U.S. health care system and caregivers, a new report reveals.
About 5.7 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease -- 5.5 million of them aged 65 and older. By 2025, the nu...
Scientists show how the brain may be wired for drinking fluids NIH-funded study of mice provides detailed diagram of the brain circuits behind thirst and satiety.
Published 03/20/2018The Brain’s Thirst Center Scientists explored brain circuits that control fluid drinking.Oka lab; CalTech, Pasadena
Scientists uncovered a high-resolution map of the wiring inside the mouse brain’s thirst center. With these blueprints, they could trick mice into becoming light or heavy water dr...
CDC Warns Of Deadly Outbreak of Yellow Fever in Brazil Travelers to Brazil should get Yellow Fever vaccine
Published 03/20/2018In response to a large, ongoing outbreak of yellow fever in multiple states of Brazil, including near large urban areas and popular tourist destinations, CDC is recommending travelers to the country protect themselves from yellow fever by getting the yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before...
Women May Dismiss Subtle Warning Signs of Heart Disease
Published 03/20/2018TUESDAY, March 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Warning signs of heart disease in women, such as fatigue, body aches and upset stomach, may be shrugged off as symptoms of stress or a hectic lifestyle.
But heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women, so it's important to listen to your bod...