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Health Alert: Excessive Cannabis Use May Raise Stroke Risk. New research suggests that individuals with cannabis use disorder—a condition in which excessive use adversely affects one’s daily life, physical health, mental health, and relationships—may increase the risk of stroke in young adults by up to 14%.
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WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE for Monday, December 23rd, 2023
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Health Alert: Most Emergency Rooms Not Fully Equipped to Treat Kids. A review of data collected from 757 emergency departments found that nearly 80% lacked essential equipment and training to address emergencies in pediatric patients. The authors note that an investment of $260 million could significantly improve pediatric emergency room readiness, ...
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WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE for Monday, December, 16th, 2024
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Health Alert: Binge Drinking Can Affect Heart Rhythm. According to a recent study, about 1 in 20 young adults with normal heart health may develop an arrhythmia that can persist for up to 24 hours following a night of heavy drinking. European Heart Journal, October 2024
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WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE for Monday, December 9th, 2024
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Health Alert: Short Sleep Worsens Effect of Hypertension on the Brain. Using data from the Framingham Heart Study, researchers report that for individuals with high blood pressure, sleeping fewer than seven hours a night is associated with a higher presence of white matter hyperintensities and worse performance on cognitive
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WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE for Monday, December 2nd, 2024
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Health Alert: Wildfires Linked to Immediate Heart Risks. Following an analysis of data from 184 major cities, researchers report that for every 1-μg/m3 increase in fine-particulate matter air pollution resulting from wildfires, the risk of hospitalization for either ischemic heart disease or stroke rises by more than .25%.
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