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ASA: Fibrinogen-to-Albumin Ratio Is Risk Factor for Preeclampsia

The fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR) is an independent risk factor for development of any preeclampsia (PE) and PE with severe features (sPE), according to a s

Over 50? How Long You Can Stand on One Leg Is Important

There s a simple test available to seniors who want to quickly check how well they re aging see how long you can stand on one leg. Folks over 50 who can stand o

Boarding Admitted Stroke Patients in Emergency Department Financially Costly

Boarding admitted patients in the emergency department for acute stroke is financially costly, according to a study published online in the October issue of the

Private Balcony Hot Tubs Spread Legionnaires Disease on Cruise Ships

Next time you re on a cruise, be wary of your (or your neighbor s) private balcony hot tub, researchers warn. These luxe cabin features were pinpointed as a sou

Onions in McDonalds' Quarter Pounders Linked to E. Coli Outbreak Have Been Recalled

Just days after an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald s Quarter Pounders was first announced, a company producing onions used in the burgers said it has issued a

One Day of the Week Has Highest Suicide Risk

A case of the Mondays is more perilous than just the return-to-work blues, a new study warns.Suicide risk is highest on Monday in the United States and around t

Ozempic, Wegovy Might Help Lower Alzheimer's Risk in People With Diabetes

Add Alzheimer s disease to the list of conditions that might benefit from the revolutionary diabetes drug Ozempic, a new study says.People with type 2 diabetes

EPA Finalizes Tough New Standards on Lead Paint Dust

In a move that further toughens safety standards for lead paint dust, the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the finalization of a rule that

More Kids With Food Allergies Are Needing Psychological Care

Anxiety is driving more children with potentially dangerous food allergies to seek out psychological care, a new study finds.Focusing on one Ohio hospital, the

CDC Lowers Age for First Pneumococcal Vaccine to 50

compared to whites. That was part of the experts reasoning that the age of first vaccination should be lowered, the AP reported. It s possible that booster shot

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