Sunday 30 June 2019

CDC issues warning on 'crypto' fecal parasite that can live for days in swimming pools

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Income Inequality Is Linked To Health Inequities, And The Gap Is Widening :

Income Inequality Is Linked To Health Inequities, And The Gap Is Widening : submitted by /u/thinkB4WeSpeak
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VA approves psychedelic ketamine for PTSD treatment

VA approves psychedelic ketamine for PTSD treatment submitted by /u/shallah
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A rule protecting US medics who refuse to carry out procedures on moral or religious grounds has been delayed. The so-called "conscience rule" has been postponed because of a legal challenge in California. The rule, announce in May, is a priority for religious conservatives.

A rule protecting US medics who refuse to carry out procedures on moral or religious grounds has been delayed. The so-called "conscience rule" has been postponed because of a legal challenge in California. The rule, announce in May, is a priority for religious conservatives. submitted by /u/mvea
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A rule protecting US medics who refuse to carry out procedures on moral or religious grounds has been delayed. The so-called "conscience rule" has been postponed because of a legal challenge in California. The rule, announce in May, is a priority for religious conservatives.

A rule protecting US medics who refuse to carry out procedures on moral or religious grounds has been delayed. The so-called "conscience rule" has been postponed because of a legal challenge in California. The rule, announce in May, is a priority for religious conservatives. submitted by /u/mvea
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Stress alters both the composition and behavior of gut bacteria in the microbiome, which may lead to self-destructive changes in the immune system, suggests a new study, which found high levels of pathogenic bacteria and self-reactive t cells in stressed mice characteristic of autoimmune disorders.

Stress alters both the composition and behavior of gut bacteria in the microbiome, which may lead to self-destructive changes in the immune system, suggests a new study, which found high levels of pathogenic bacteria and self-reactive t cells in stressed mice characteristic of autoimmune disorders. submitted by /u/mvea
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Young adults who had higher levels of connectedness (feeling engaged, supported and cared for at home and at school) when they were teens were as much as 66% less likely to have mental health problems, to experience violence, to take sexual risks, and to engage in substance use (n = 14,800).

Young adults who had higher levels of connectedness (feeling engaged, supported and cared for at home and at school) when they were teens were as much as 66% less likely to have mental health problems, to experience violence, to take sexual risks, and to engage in substance use (n = 14,800). submitted by /u/mvea
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Saturday 29 June 2019

70+ medical organizations declare climate change a health emergency

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Lawsuit Set to End Water Fluoridation in the US

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FDA Warns Hackers Could Hijack Insulin Pumps And Alter Doses - Devices including MiniMed 508 insulin pump & MiniMed Paradigm series are being recalled over security risk.

FDA Warns Hackers Could Hijack Insulin Pumps And Alter Doses - Devices including MiniMed 508 insulin pump & MiniMed Paradigm series are being recalled over security risk. submitted by /u/anutensil
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5 Ways to Help a Friend or Loved One Who Suffers From Migraines

5 Ways to Help a Friend or Loved One Who Suffers From Migraines submitted by /u/anutensil
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Woman Indicted For Manslaughter In Alabama After Death Of Her Fetus, May Avoid Prosecution

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FDA Cracks Down Again on Kratom Products

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The latest warnings are two of several the FDA has issued to alert consumers about what it says are the serious risks associated with the use of the products.



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HPV Vaccine Beating Cancer-Causing Virus Worldwide

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HPV vaccination programs significantly reduce  human papillomavirus infections and precancerous cervical lesions, a new global review finds.



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Friday 28 June 2019

'Huggable' Robot Bear Helping Hospitalized Kids

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Parents reported their kids had less pain when they interacted with the robot.



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Last Flu Season's Vaccine Only 29% Effective: CDC

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The effectiveness of last season's vaccine was the second lowest since 2011.



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Fisher-Price Recalls 71,000 More Infant Sleepers

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About 4.1 million units of the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper were recalled in April after being linked to at least 10 deaths



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FDA Recalls Insulin Pumps Over Security Concerns

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The FDA has recalled certain Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps because there’s a risk of them being hacked, the agency said.



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Nurse and Organ Donor Got a Hero’s Goodbye

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Hospital employees honor a late co-worker -- a nurse who'd worked in health care for 39 years -- who donated her organs.



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Casual Alcohol Use Has Been Linked to Several Major Cancers — So Where's the Campaign?

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Two hours a week spent outdoors in nature linked with better health

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The U.S. Needs to Tighten Vaccination Mandates - Existing religious and philosophical exemptions endanger public health

The U.S. Needs to Tighten Vaccination Mandates - Existing religious and philosophical exemptions endanger public health submitted by /u/mvea
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Two hours a week spent outdoors in nature linked with better health

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The success of the HPV vaccination offers hope of one day eradicating cervical cancer, say scientists who carried out a major review of evidence

The success of the HPV vaccination offers hope of one day eradicating cervical cancer, say scientists who carried out a major review of evidence submitted by /u/Redzit69
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In a new study, researchers collected flies and other flying insects from seven hospitals in the United Kingdom to analyze their potential for carrying harmful bacteria. The conclusion? These insects carry enough bacteria to cause infections — even some drug-resistant ones.

In a new study, researchers collected flies and other flying insects from seven hospitals in the United Kingdom to analyze their potential for carrying harmful bacteria. The conclusion? These insects carry enough bacteria to cause infections — even some drug-resistant ones. submitted by /u/lhmquan
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Monosodium Glutamate in Foods and its Biological Effects

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Sweet, fatty foods could remodel the brain to drive overeating | Science

Sweet, fatty foods could remodel the brain to drive overeating | Science submitted by /u/FederalTeam
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The policy that bans foreign aid groups from getting US assistance for family planning unless they promise not to "perform or actively promote abortion” may have increased the rate of abortions by about 40% in countries studied, due to reduced access to contraception and more unwanted pregnancies.

The policy that bans foreign aid groups from getting US assistance for family planning unless they promise not to "perform or actively promote abortion” may have increased the rate of abortions by about 40% in countries studied, due to reduced access to contraception and more unwanted pregnancies. submitted by /u/mvea
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Functional hair follicles grown from stem cells: Scientists have created natural-looking hair that grows through the skin using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a major scientific achievement that could revolutionize the hair growth industry.

Functional hair follicles grown from stem cells: Scientists have created natural-looking hair that grows through the skin using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a major scientific achievement that could revolutionize the hair growth industry. submitted by /u/mvea
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The Nonprofit Hospital That Makes Millions, Owns a Collection Agency and Relentlessly Sues the Poor

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Latest flu vaccine failing against current strain, CDC reports

Latest flu vaccine failing against current strain, CDC reports submitted by /u/lurker_bee
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Cattle Antibodies Lead To Breakthroughs In HIV Research

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Thursday 27 June 2019

Suicide Rates Soaring Among Black Teens

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Suicide deaths among black females aged 13 to 19 rose 182% between 2001 and 2017, while the rate among black teen males rose 60% during that same period.



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Processed Foods in Pregnancy May Be Tied to Autism

Researchers from the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine in Orlando found that high levels of propionic acid (PPA) -- used in processed foods to extend shelf life -- change nervous system development in the fetal brain



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Early Risers May Be a Little Less Likely to Get Breast Cancer

What the study team couldn't determine was exactly why your sleep type -- early bird or night owl -- could affect your risk of breast cancer.



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Children living in the countryside outperform children living in the metropolitan area in motor skills, suggests a new study in Finland (n=945, ages 3 to 7).

Children living in the countryside outperform children living in the metropolitan area in motor skills, suggests a new study in Finland (n=945, ages 3 to 7). submitted by /u/mvea
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Memory lapses in your 20s may be associated with risk for Alzheimer's, according to a new study (n=59,571), which suggests that a young person's memory may be impacted by genetic risk as many as four decades before the typical onset of Alzheimer's disease.

Memory lapses in your 20s may be associated with risk for Alzheimer's, according to a new study (n=59,571), which suggests that a young person's memory may be impacted by genetic risk as many as four decades before the typical onset of Alzheimer's disease. submitted by /u/mvea
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Alzheimer's Genes Might Show Effects in Your 20s

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The results revealed that participants between 18 and 65 who had family members with Alzheimer's scored lower than those who did not. That included even young adults in their 20s.



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A 10% tax on sugary drinks has cut the purchase and consumption of sugary drinks by an average of 10% in places it has been introduced, finds new research which included four cities in the US, Spain, Chile, France and Mexico, with a possible 2.9% increase on average in water as an alternative drink.

A 10% tax on sugary drinks has cut the purchase and consumption of sugary drinks by an average of 10% in places it has been introduced, finds new research which included four cities in the US, Spain, Chile, France and Mexico, with a possible 2.9% increase on average in water as an alternative drink. submitted by /u/mvea
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Embryo experiments take ‘baby steps’ toward growing human organs in livestock: growing fully human organs in pigs, sheep, or other animals, which could then be harvested for transplants.

Embryo experiments take ‘baby steps’ toward growing human organs in livestock: growing fully human organs in pigs, sheep, or other animals, which could then be harvested for transplants. submitted by /u/mvea
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San Francisco passes ban on e-cigarette sales, a US first

San Francisco passes ban on e-cigarette sales, a US first submitted by /u/Redzit69
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HPV vaccine has significantly cut rates of cancer-causing infections, including precancerous lesions and genital warts in girls and women, with boys and men benefiting even when they are not vaccinated, finds new research across 14 high-income countries, including 60 million people, over 8 years.

HPV vaccine has significantly cut rates of cancer-causing infections, including precancerous lesions and genital warts in girls and women, with boys and men benefiting even when they are not vaccinated, finds new research across 14 high-income countries, including 60 million people, over 8 years. submitted by /u/mvea
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HPV vaccine 'offers chance' of wiping out cervical cancer in rich countries, suggests new research from high-income countries, which shows vaccination has led to an 83% reduction in HPV infections in 15- to 19-year-old girls over five to eight years. Older women and boys benefit from herd immunity.

HPV vaccine 'offers chance' of wiping out cervical cancer in rich countries, suggests new research from high-income countries, which shows vaccination has led to an 83% reduction in HPV infections in 15- to 19-year-old girls over five to eight years. Older women and boys benefit from herd immunity. submitted by /u/mvea
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While there are many forms of Yoga in many different traditions, all forms are equally beneficial for improving wellbeing. Research also shows that guided Yoga sessions can decrease depressive symptoms.

While there are many forms of Yoga in many different traditions, all forms are equally beneficial for improving wellbeing. Research also shows that guided Yoga sessions can decrease depressive symptoms. submitted by /u/Shred77
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New research shows Parkinson's disease origins in the gut

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HPV vaccine has significantly cut rates of cancer-causing infections, including precancerous lesions and genital warts in girls and women, with boys and men benefiting even when they are not vaccinated, finds new research across 14 high-income countries, including 60 million people, over 8 years.

HPV vaccine has significantly cut rates of cancer-causing infections, including precancerous lesions and genital warts in girls and women, with boys and men benefiting even when they are not vaccinated, finds new research across 14 high-income countries, including 60 million people, over 8 years. submitted by /u/mvea
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Motivation with Dan Churchill

When it comes to eating healthy, Under Armour chef Dan Churchill believes in finding long-term, sustainable solutions that work for you.

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More Than Just Flavor

Food has always been an important part of Chef Dan Churchill’s life, so he opened Charley St to share that with the world.

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Color Always Wins

Chef Dan Churchill looks at color not as just a hue, but as a representation of the nutrition, flavor and story of the food on your plate.

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Change the World Using Food

Professional chef, author and restaurant owner Dan Churchill is here to change the world using food.

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Protein-Packed Pancakes

Carb up and get 20g of protein at breakfast — this power-packed pancake recipe will help you perform.

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High-Protein Chicken Salad

Simple, versatile and ready in 10 minutes, this is lunch made easy.

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Emory: US non-organic milk contains higher-than-legally-allowed levels of pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics

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Why you should embrace your foot calluses

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Parkinson's may start in the gut and travel up to the brain, suggests a new study in mice published today in Neuron, which found that a toxic neuron-killing protein (α-syn) associated with Parkinson's disease originates among cells in the gut and travels up to the brain via the vagus nerve.

Parkinson's may start in the gut and travel up to the brain, suggests a new study in mice published today in Neuron, which found that a toxic neuron-killing protein (α-syn) associated with Parkinson's disease originates among cells in the gut and travels up to the brain via the vagus nerve. submitted by /u/mvea
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Why Your Foot Calluses Might Be Good for You

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Researchers found that calluses offer the foot protection while you're walking around, without compromising tactile sensitivity -- or the ability to feel the ground.



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Many Young Men Putting Health at Risk to Bulk Up

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The behaviors, called “disordered eating,” include eating to gain weight and using supplements or anabolic steroids to increase muscle or body size.



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Urine Test Might Dictate Prostate Cancer Treatment

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Researchers from the United Kingdom report that they've created a urine test that can predict the aggressiveness of a prostate cancer far sooner than standard methods.



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Money Worries Around Food May Spur Migraine

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When researchers weighed other factors -- like income, education and smoking and drinking habits -- people who were concerned about affording groceries were 58% more likely to suffer from migraine headaches.



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Energy Drinks: Quick Pick-Me-Up or Health Hazard?

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Although people 18-38 are the biggest consumers of energy drinks, almost one-third of teens ages 12-17 use them on a regular basis.



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San Francisco First City to Ban E-Cigarette Sales

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Supporters believe the ban will reduce underage use of e-cigarettes, while critics say it will make it more difficult for adults to buy an alternative to regular cigarettes.



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Wednesday 26 June 2019

Fewer Young Women Getting Annual Pelvic Exams

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Experts believe the change in doctor guidelines from recommending annual pelvic exams to only "when indicated by medical history or symptoms" played a role in the decline.



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San Francisco To Ban Sales Of E-Cigarettes

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Under federal law, the minimum age to buy tobacco products is 18. California and 15 other states, however, have raised that age to 21 or passed measures that will set it to 21 by 2021.



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Chemical found in toothpaste, soap may double women’s chances of osteoporosis

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Milk is the best drink to reduce burn from chili peppers, and it does not matter if it is whole or skim, suggests a new study that compared the effectiveness of five off-the-shelf beverages at reducing the burn after the consumption of capsaicin.

Milk is the best drink to reduce burn from chili peppers, and it does not matter if it is whole or skim, suggests a new study that compared the effectiveness of five off-the-shelf beverages at reducing the burn after the consumption of capsaicin. submitted by /u/mvea
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Heart risk raised by sitting in front of the TV, not by sitting at work, finds a new study (n=3,592 African Americans), which found TV-viewing of 4 or more hours a day had 50% greater risk of cardiovascular events and death compared to less than 2 hours a day, but not with more time sitting at work.

Heart risk raised by sitting in front of the TV, not by sitting at work, finds a new study (n=3,592 African Americans), which found TV-viewing of 4 or more hours a day had 50% greater risk of cardiovascular events and death compared to less than 2 hours a day, but not with more time sitting at work. submitted by /u/mvea
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PTSD: Psychotherapy Bests Drugs Alone Over the Long-Term

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Tick, mosquito disease cases multiply, straining resources for research, treatment

Tick, mosquito disease cases multiply, straining resources for research, treatment submitted by /u/shallah
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Cannabis use associated with abnormal brain structure in region involved in processing facial emotion, suggests a new brain scan study, which found that teens and young adults who use cannabis weekly have abnormal brain structure in the region involved in processing and regulating emotions.

Cannabis use associated with abnormal brain structure in region involved in processing facial emotion, suggests a new brain scan study, which found that teens and young adults who use cannabis weekly have abnormal brain structure in the region involved in processing and regulating emotions. submitted by /u/mvea
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The Real Gender Gap in Heart Disease

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Meet Kenni, a ‘Little Spitfire’ Who’s Cancer-Free

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At only 2 years of age, McKenna Xydias is a cancer survivor.



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Many Docs at Stem Cell Clinics Lack Specific Training

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About half the companies studied offer unproven stem cell treatments for conditions where they do not have a physician with the needed training to treat those conditions, the lead researcher said.



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Young Female Smokers at Especially High Heart Risk

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Women ages 18-49 who smoked had a more than 13 times higher chance of having a major heart attack than did those who didn't smoke. Men in this age group who smoked had an 8.6 times higher risk than nonsmokers.



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