Category: Medicine
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46% of adults with hypertension are unaware they have the condition
Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs when the pressure in the blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if left untreated. People with high blood pressure may not feel any symptoms. The only way to know is to measure blood pressure. Blood pressure is written as two…
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5 Facts About Childcare Costs in the U.S.
(1) Childcare costs vary widely across the United States In 2018, the median annual cost of childcare for one child – expressed in 2022 dollars – ranged from $5,357 to $17,171, according to the most recent estimates available from the U.S. Department of Labor. But these numbers differed significantly depending on various factors, including whether…
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What Happens to Your Body After 40?
The 40s are the new 30s. This phrase has become a cliché, and as a result, many people, especially those who lead active lives and have no health issues, truly believe it. It’s not quite that simple. New research shows that the bodies of both men and women can age in waves, with a significant…
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People Aged 50 and Older Should Get the Pneumococcal Vaccine, U.S. Health Authorities Recommend
U.S. health authorities recommended on Wednesday (23) that people aged 50 and older receive a vaccine against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous diseases. Previously, the minimum recommended age was 65 years. The recommendations for pneumococcal vaccines are among the most complicated issued by the government. The CDC currently recommends vaccines for children…
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What You Need to Know About the Foodborne Illness Outbreak Involving McDonald’s
A food poisoning outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has been caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can lead to serious illness and death. Particularly vulnerable are young children, the elderly, or people with weakened immune systems. About 50 people, aged between 13 and 88, have fallen ill, and one has…
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Patients Contract HIV After Organ Transplants in Rio de Janeiro
Six patients who received transplanted organs in Rio de Janeiro were infected with HIV. According to the State Health Department, the case is “unprecedented and unacceptable.” The infections occurred after tests conducted by a private laboratory, PCS. The laboratory was contracted by the Health Foundation, under the responsibility of the State Health Department, to support…
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The U.S. Is Becoming Increasingly Dependent on Foreign Doctors, but Immigration Is Making It Harder for Them to Arrive
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a problem that has existed for some time in the United States: the country’s healthcare system is increasingly dependent on foreign doctors. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult for these professionals to work and settle in the U.S. The reason? Immigration. Today, 1 in 4 doctors are foreign. This statistic increases…
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Clear Your Doubts About the New Covid Vaccine
New vaccines against Covid-19, which can help protect you against the most common variants of the virus currently circulating, are widely available. Doctors say that some people prefer to wait until October to get the Covid vaccine, to be vaccinated against the flu at the same time and have better protection throughout the winter. But…
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Autumn Is Coming: What Is the Right Time to Get the Flu Vaccine?
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In the last days of summer, flu season is not far off. Some pharmacy chains have already begun asking consumers to avoid crowds and get the flu vaccine. But some experts say that for most people, getting vaccinated in early September may be too early to provide protection that will last throughout the flu season.…