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There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

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We sing about how Christmas brings “tidings of comfort and joy,” but the holiday also brings something not so “merry and bright.”

In fact, heart attacks and strokes surge during the last two weeks of December, according to the American Heart Association, with Dec. 25 being the day of the year with the highest number of cardiac events.

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Parents and caregivers: How to stop feeling like a Grinch and be more present with your kids this holiday season

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Holidays are often depicted as picture-perfect moments: families blissfully united around a table filled with seasonal food favorites against an immaculate backdrop. For many parents, attempting to meet such unrealistic expectations can undermine their self-worth – and their sanity.

In the real world, parents are juggling more ...Read more

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Rage has long shadowed American health care. It's rarely produced big change

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Among the biggest-grossing films in America in February 2002 were a war drama about American troops in Somalia (“Black Hawk Down”), an Arnold Schwarzenegger action movie (“Collateral Damage”), and a future Oscar winner about a brilliant mathematician struggling with schizophrenia (“A Beautiful Mind”).

But none of these films topped ...Read more

Expecting Mom Wants Grandmother To Get Vaccinated Asap

Health Advice / Keith Roach /

DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter-in-law and son are expecting their first baby in late January. I am a 65-year-old healthy, fit woman. I walk daily and do yoga. Other than perhaps my age, I have no medical risk factors. She is requesting that I received the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine. I do not see any reason that it is necessary. She...Read more

Making friends with nutritional power couples

You know the expression "it takes two to tango"? Well, when it comes to maximizing your nutrition, that's very true. Some vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals in food cannot be optimally absorbed or used unless they are accompanied by a partner.

-- When you combine leafy greens with healthy fats like olive oil, avocado or omega-3s, you ...Read more

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Gov. Gavin Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday as the H5N1 bird flu virus moved from the Central Valley to Southern California dairy herds, while federal officials confirmed the first U.S. case of severe illness in a hospitalized Louisiana patient — a concerning development as the virus continues to spread throughout the ...Read more

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Gov. Gavin Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana

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LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the H5N1 bird flu virus moves from the Central valley to Southern California herds and federal officials confirmed flu in a Louisiana patient hospitalized with severe illness. This is the first case of severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., and is considered a concerning ...Read more

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency over bird flu infections

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday in response to rising cases of bird flu, the same day the U.S. Centers for Disease Control confirmed a person in Louisiana had been hospitalized with a ‘‘severe’’ case of the disease.

“This proclamation is a targeted action to ensure government agencies ...Read more

Detroit cancer center unveils new device for treating liver cancer at home

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DETROIT — A new device is now available for treating advanced liver cancer at home using electromagnetic waves, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute announced Wednesday.

Called the "TheraBionic P1," the device works via a small spoon-shaped antenna the patient places on their tongue, said co-inventor Dr. Boris Pasche at a news conference...Read more

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Federal government to permanently fund 9/11 health care program facing financial cliff

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The pivotal World Trade Center Health Program that covers medical expenses for those suffering from 9/11-related illnesses will be fully funded for the next 15 years, thanks to a bipartisan agreement hammered out in Washington, D.C., officials said Wednesday.

A federal budget bill coming up for a vote next week will include permanent funding ...Read more

Over 162,000 Dreamers cut off from Affordable Care Act insurance

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BBarely a month after gaining access to Affordable Care Act coverage for the first time, millions of Dreamers across 19 states were barred from getting health insurance.

A North Dakota federal judge’s ruling prevents Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigrants in Kansas, along with 18 other states including Florida, from ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Keep it local for the holidays

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The holidays are the season for gathering, giving, sharing meals, and, yes, shopping. Lots of shopping to make it all happen. This year, as you plan menus, decorations, and gifts, consider shopping locally and supporting local farmers and artisans.

There’s a cache of unexpected treasures in the offerings to be discovered in your community. ...Read more

3 resolutions you can actually stick to for a happier, healthier year

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The new year is a great time for a health reset. But when we set the bar too high, we inevitably blow it, blame ourselves, and go back to the status quo," says nutrition therapist Dana Sturtevant, RD, a co-owner of Be Nourished in Portland, Oregon.

Take fad diets like juice cleanses: We’re drawn to them because they promise big results and ...Read more

Health care should improve your health, right?

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It’s undeniable: modern medicine offers ever-expanding ways to heal and prevent disease. But it’s also true that health care can cause harm. One analysis found that about 6% of health care encounters caused preventable harm, leading to thousands of deaths each year. And it’s not just errors that cause trouble. Highly skilled health care ...Read more

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Reducing teen’s risk of diabetes

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 40-year-old overweight woman diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a little over a year ago. I have become more mindful about the food our family eats, limiting sugar and incorporating more fruits and vegetables into meals at home. Recently, though, I learned my 14-year-old daughter has been “snacking” on spoons of ...Read more

How to Prevent Your First Stroke (Which Might Also Be Your Last)

Health Advice / Scott LaFee /

More than 600,000 Americans suffer their first stroke each year, but up to 80% of those strokes may be preventable through treating hypertension, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar and obesity.

The American Stroke Association just added three new recommendations for prevention:

1. Consider taking a GLP-1 drug (Ozempic, Wegovy and others)...Read more

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Patients couldn't pay their utility bills. One hospital turned to solar power for help

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Anna Goldman, a primary care physician at Boston Medical Center, got tired of hearing that her patients couldn’t afford the electricity needed to run breathing assistance machines, recharge wheelchairs, turn on air conditioning, or keep their refrigerators plugged in. So she worked with her hospital on a solution.

The result is a pilot effort...Read more

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Toxic 'forever chemicals' taint rural California drinking water, far from known sources

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Juana Valle never imagined she’d be scared to drink water from her tap or eat fresh eggs and walnuts when she bought her 5-acre farm in San Juan Bautista, California, three years ago. Escaping city life and growing her own food was a dream come true for the 52-year-old.

Then Valle began to suspect water from her well was making her sick.

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How to protect your skin from the effects of alcohol during the holidays

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You might notice an uptick in your drinking habits, now that the holiday season is in gear. The gatherings and celebrations that are filling your schedule often include alcohol as a part of the festivities.

For those who typically keep their drinking low throughout the year, this change in consumption can have adverse effects — particularly ...Read more

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating liver cancer

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Liver cancer rates have more than tripled in the U.S. since 1980 and continue to rise. More than 41,000 people will be diagnosed with liver cancer in the U.S. this year, and about 29,000 will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society.

Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, a Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologist, discusses...Read more

 

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