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A device that grabs and drags a blood clot out through the blood vessels should be used to treat certain stroke victims, according to new ...
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Do Treadmill Desks Really Lead to Better Health?
(HealthDay News) — With increasing evidence that sitting for long periods isn’t good for your waistline or your health in general, efforts have begun to ...
Read More »Distrust of Police Increases Latino Risk for Cardiac Arrest
Given recent events in Missouri and New York, it’s safe to say that there remains a distrust between minorities and law enforcement. Unfortunately for minorities, ...
Read More »Young Children, Energy Drinks a Dangerous Mix
By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — The potential dangers of energy drinks, those highly caffeinated beverages that promise to stave off sleepiness, are well ...
Read More »Secondhand Pot Smoke Can Give Your Heart an Unwelcome Buzz
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — That whiff of pot that drifts your way at a rock concert or outdoor event could damage your ...
Read More »E-Cigs Can Help Smokers Quit, But Heart Assoc. Still Worries About Youths
By Alan Lyndon E-cigs are booming and more research and regulation is needed — quickly — before a new generation becomes addicted or potentially harmed, ...
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