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Key TakeawaysAn expecting mom’s mental health might shape the psychology of her unborn child, new research showsWomen who are stressed, depressed or anxious during pregnancy have children at higher risk for mental health and behavioral issuesThe effect held even after researchers accounted for postpartum mental health problems .FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A pregnant woman’s mental health might have profound effects on the mind of her unborn child, a new evidence review warns.Childr…
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FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking action against e-cigarettes disguised to look like everyday items that appeal to young people.The FDA sent warning letters Thursday to seven online retailers that were selling unauthorized vape devices that look like drink containers, toys and phones.The products’ design could appeal to young people and help them conceal e-cigarettes from adults, FDA officials believe.They also might be confused with an eve…
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Social media platforms are spouting a steady stream of unsafe skin care trends, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.This is National Healthy Skin Month, and board-certified dermatologists are putting a spotlight on five unsafe practices you might come across while perusing social media.Performing cosmetic treatments at homePeople are microneedling, injecting fillers and using lasers to remove unwanted hair in videos taken at home.“This is…
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Key TakeawaysOral nicotine pouches do little to curb smokers’ nicotine cravings, a new study saysIt takes 30 minutes to an hour for nicotine blood levels to peak when using pouches, compared to 5 minutes after smoking a cigaretteThis undercuts marketing that promotes the pouches as a way to help quit smoking.WEDNESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Oral nicotine pouches might be marketed as an alternative to cigarettes, but they do little to curb smokers’ nicotine cravings, a new study finds…
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Key TakeawaysControlled burns could help prevent large-scale wildfires, a new study reportsLow-intensity fires in California’s mixed conifer forests could reduce the risk of a catastrophic wildfire by 60% for at least six years, researchers estimateThe burns remove low-lying brush and small trees, while preserving the higher forest canopy.TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Controlled forest burns can prevent the sort of high-intensity wildfires that have plagued the Western U.S. and Cana…
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Key TakeawaysYoung smokers with prediabetes have a tripled risk of stroke, a new study findsThey also have increased risk of other chronic diseases that could lead to hospitalizationDoctors say it may be important to screen for prediabetes in young tobacco users.MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Young people who smoke and have prediabetes have triple the risk of suffering a stroke, a new study shows.Overall, hospitalized tobacco users with prediabetes had a 3.3 times higher risk that the…
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Key TakeawaysClimate change-driven weather events are increasing the risk to people’s health from mold, a new study warnsHospitals experience a doubled increase in diagnoses related to mold following a hurricane or floodPeople with asthma were twice as likely to die if there was heavy mold in their homes.MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Climate change-driven hurricanes, floods and superstorms are threatening to create a surge in mold growth in people’s homes, sickening residents and rob…
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Key TakeawaysEczema can drive people to depression and anxiety, a new study reportsNearly three-fourths of people with eczema had poor mental health for up to 10 days of the previous month, a survey foundBut only about half had ever been referred to a counselor by their allergist.THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Eczema can be a burden on the mind as well the body, a new survey shows.People with eczema are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, and it worsens when additional…
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Key TakeawaysFlavored tobacco products are still offered for sale online in California, despite a statewide ban adopted in 2022Online shopping queries for menthol cigarettes and flavored vapes increased dramatically in the weeks following the enactment of the lawOnline searchers found at least two retailers offering to sell products in the state.WEDNESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- California banned menthol cigarettes and flavored vaping products in late 2022, based on concerns the flavo…
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Key TakeawaysA second injectable weight-loss drug has been approved for use in the United StatesZepbound contains the same active ingredient as the diabetes drug MounjaroZepbound is recommended for obese people and overweight people with at least one heart risk factor like high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol or type 2 diabetes.WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A second injectable diabetes drug has been approved for weight loss in overweight and obese adults, the U.S. Food and Dru…
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Key TakeawaysGun violence against a child drastically harms the entire family, even if the child survivesBoth child victims and their families experience psychological harm and financial burdens in the aftermath of a shootingThe effects on parents are even worse if they lose a child to gun violence.TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Gun violence causes a ripple effect that creates a lasting impact on young people lucky enough to survive being shot, as well as their families, a comprehensi…
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