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Fan Use in Extreme Heat May Be Detrimental to Health in Elderly
Heart rate, core body temperature rose more with electric fan use than without in 108 degree heat
Increased Risk of Obesity Among Cesarean-Delivered Offspring
Odds even greater when compared to siblings who were born vaginally
Number of Americans Adopting Gluten-Free Diet Increasing
But number of people diagnosed each year with celiac disease has remained stable
Early Exposure to Antibiotics Ups Risk of Allergic Dz Later in Life
Researchers found higher risk for hay fever, eczema in those exposed to antibiotics before age 2
Saline-Based Nasal Spray Found to Be Effective for Epistaxis
Saline as good as medications for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, researchers find
Volume of Ascites Positively Associated With Umbilical Hernia
In patients with ascites ≥2,000 mL, only alkaline phosphatase linked to umbilical hernia
TAPS Tool Identifies Problem Substance Use in Primary Care
Detects tobacco, alcohol, marijuana use disorders; lower sensitivity for any substance use disorders
White Matter Damage Linked to Cognitive Impairment in CAD
Associations for lesion topography, white matter tract damage in carotid artery disease
FGF21, Dietary Intake Interaction Impacts Adiposity
FGF21 genotype interacts with dietary carbohydrate/fat intake to affect adiposity, body fat
Metformin Tied to Cardiovascular Benefits in T1DM Patients
Cells associated with blood vessel damage reduced in patients taking metformin
