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Terrifying Delirium Can Strike Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) Intense breathing problems may be the most widely reported feature of COVID-19, but new research warns

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High-Fiber, Low-Fat Diet for Ulcerative Colitis

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 A low-fat, high-fiber diet may improve the quality of life of patients with ulcerative colitis, a new study finds. “Patients with inflammatory bowel disease always ask us

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Some Hospitals in COVID-19 Hotspots Running Short of Remdesivir

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Some U.S. hospitals in COVID-19 hotspots are running short of the antiviral drug remdesivir — the only drug authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Antiviral Drugs Tied to Heart Issue in COVID-19 Patients

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) Older, critically ill COVID-19 patients who are given a combination of two common antiretroviral

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Changes in IVF May Have Spurred Drop in Cerebral Palsy, Study Says

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) Rates of cerebral palsy among babies in Nordic countries born through in vitro fertilization (IVF) have fallen by more than half over the past two decades, due

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Remdesivir May Reduce Deaths, Hasten Recovery for COVID-19 Patients

By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) There’s more good news on the effectiveness of the antiviral drug remdesivir against COVID-19,

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Workouts in the Park? Crime Fears Keep Some Away

Latest Mental Health News SUNDAY, July 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) Parks can be good for your health, but fear of crime stops some people from using them, a new study finds. Previous research

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Raw Milk Can Harbor Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Latest Nutrition, Food & Recipes News FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) If you’re a fan of raw milk, keep it chilled. Leaving raw milk at room temperature can release antimicrobial-resistant

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Slow Test Results Hampering U.S. Fight Against Coronavirus

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Test results for the new coronavirus are taking so long that they’re doing little to help stop the spread of the virus in the United States, experts

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More People Are Dying During the Pandemic – and Not Just From COVID-19

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (American Heart Association News) More people in the United States are dying during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not just because of the coronavirus. One

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