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Influenza-like illness is associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke and cervical artery dissection

ASA: Flu-Like Illness Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke

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Second study shows patients more likely to have ILI within 30 days preceding cervical artery dissection
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration was given an "F" in a new American Lung Association report card evaluating tobacco prevention programs.

FDA Receives an ‘F’ in Tobacco Prevention Report Card

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American Lung Association releases State of Tobacco Control 2019 report
Aerobic exercise contributes to brain health in individuals as young as 20 years

Aerobic Exercise Tied to Better Cognition at All Ages

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Effect seen as young as 20 years, although the effect is greater with increasing age
An expanded recall of ibuprofen oral suspension drops that may contain higher-than-specified levels of ibuprofen that could harm infants' kidneys has been announced by Tris Pharma

Expanded Recall Announced for Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops

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Higher levels of ibuprofen concentration found in some units may cause harm to infants
Long periods of undisturbed sleep during pregnancy are associated with late stillbirth

Undisturbed Maternal Sleep Tied to Higher Risk for Late Stillbirth

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Maternal sleep patterns have been overlooked as indicators of maternal, newborn health
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements do not appear to improve asthma control in teens and young adults who are overweight or obese

No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens

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Overweight/obese teens, young adults taking supplements do not have improved asthma control
Midlife increases in fasting glucose with conversion to diabetes are associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk

Avoiding Full-Blown Diabetes Cuts Cardiovascular Risk

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Early detection of prediabetes may reduce risk for developing cardiovascular disease
The American Gastroenterological Association report

New Guidelines Introduced for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnancy

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Guidance explains best practices for managing patients across continuum of care and pregnancy
More than 5 percent of seniors visit emergency departments more than six times in one year

Older Adults With Comorbidities Identified as Frequent ED Users

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~5 percent of older adults account for ~20 percent of emergency department visits
Treating systolic blood pressure to a goal of less than 120 mm Hg rather than 140 mm Hg does not result in a significant reduction in the risk for probable dementia

Intensive BP Treatment Does Not Reduce Dementia Risk

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But drop seen in risk for MCI and combined rate of cognitive impairment, probable dementia