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Wed, 19 Jul 2017 09:36:04 EST Wed, 19 Jul 2017 09:36:04 EST WebMD Health http://a1977.g.akamai.net/f/1977/1448/1d/webmd.download.akamai.com/1448/rss/rss-webmd-logo.gif http://www.webmd.com/ Early Menopause May Be Tied to Type 2 Diabetes When periods stop before 40, risk is 4 times greater compared to late menopause, study suggests http://www.webmd.com/menopause/news/20170719/early-menopause-may-be-tied-to-type-2-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 19 Jul 2017 09:15:12 EST When periods stop before 40, risk is 4 times greater compared to late menopause, study suggests]]> Future of Health Care Reform in Limbo 3 Republican senators tank effort to dismantle health law without an immediate replacement http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20170718/future-of-health-care-reform-in-limbo?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:15:19 EST 3 Republican senators tank effort to dismantle health law without an immediate replacement]]> High-Dose Vitamin D May Not Curb Kids' Colds Study seems to dispel a common myth around the daily supplement, researchers say http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20170718/high-dose-vitamin-d-may-not-curb-kids-colds?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:15:21 EST Study seems to dispel a common myth around the daily supplement, researchers say]]> Training And Meds May Help Advanced Alzheimer's Skills lost, such as dressing or bathing, can potentially be relearned, small study suggests http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20170718/training-and-meds-may-help-advanced-alzheimers?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:15:14 EST Skills lost, such as dressing or bathing, can potentially be relearned, small study suggests]]> Dozens of Potential Alzheimer's Meds in the Pipeline Last new drug for the memory-robbing disease was introduced in the United States in 2003 http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20170718/dozens-of-alzheimers-meds-in-the-pipeline?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:15:10 EST Last new drug for the memory-robbing disease was introduced in the United States in 2003]]> Is 10-Year-Old Youngest Victim of Opioid Crisis? New Breast Cancer Drug Approved by FDA http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170718/is-10-year-old-youngest-victim-of-opioid-crisis?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:15:09 EST New Breast Cancer Drug Approved by FDA]]> 2 More GOP Senators Defect on Health Bill Vote 7-year Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare in serious jeopardy -- at least for now http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20170717/health-bill-flatlining-as-2-more-gop-senators-defect?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 18 Jul 2017 01:15:33 EST 7-year Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare in serious jeopardy -- at least for now]]> Not All Plant Foods Are Equal Analysis found that only healthy fruits, vegetables and grains guarded against heart disease http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20170717/not-all-plant-foods-are-equal?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:15:14 EST Analysis found that only healthy fruits, vegetables and grains guarded against heart disease]]> McCain's Recovery Time After Surgery Uncertain, Experts Say Fate of Affordable Care Act may depend on Senator's return to work http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20170717/mccains-recovery-time-after-surgery-uncertain?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:15:09 EST Fate of Affordable Care Act may depend on Senator's return to work]]> Poor Vision May Be Sign of Zika Damage in Babies All infants with prenatal exposure to the virus need a vision exam, researchers say http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170717/poor-vision-may-be-first-sign-of-zika-damage-in-babies?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 17 Jul 2017 13:15:14 EST All infants with prenatal exposure to the virus need a vision exam, researchers say]]> Dozens of Contact Lenses Found in Woman's Eye Dozens of Contact Lenses Found in Woman's Eye http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/news/20170717/dozens-of-contact-lenses-found-in-womens-eye?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 17 Jul 2017 09:28:59 EST Dozens of Contact Lenses Found in Woman's Eye]]> Do Artificial Sweeteners Raise Odds for Obesity? Products won't lead to significant weight loss and are even tied to weight gain, research review finds http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20170717/do-artificial-sweeteners-raise-odds-for-obesity?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 17 Jul 2017 09:15:24 EST Products won't lead to significant weight loss and are even tied to weight gain, research review finds]]> A Healthy Diet May Help Ward Off Dementia New studies suggest that, yes, eating right could boost your brain function http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20170717/a-healthy-diet-may-help-ward-off-dementia?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 17 Jul 2017 09:15:19 EST New studies suggest that, yes, eating right could boost your brain function]]> Sabrett Hot Dogs Recalled Sabrett Hot Dogs Recalled http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20170717/sabrett-hot-dogs-recalled?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 17 Jul 2017 09:15:14 EST Sabrett Hot Dogs Recalled]]> Set Goals for Better Sleep Are you tired of your kids being tired all the time? Learn how to set goals to help them rest, relax, and recharge. http://www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids/recharge/features/set-family-goals-sleep?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 14 Jul 2017 17:42:37 EST Are you tired of your kids being tired all the time? Learn how to set goals to help them rest, relax, and recharge.]]> FAQ: What To Know About Dangerous Vibrio Bacteria Understanding the risks, symptoms and treatment for disease bacteria found in saltwater and raw fish can cause. http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170713/faq-what-to-know-about-dangerous_vibrio-bacteria?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:40:24 EST Understanding the risks, symptoms and treatment for disease bacteria found in saltwater and raw fish can cause.]]> Diabetes Treatment Teaches Rogue Cells to Behave 'Stem cell educator' provided at least 4 years' benefit for some people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, study says http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20170714/diabetes-treatment-teaches-rogue-cells-to-behave?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:15:17 EST 'Stem cell educator' provided at least 4 years' benefit for some people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, study says]]> Mother Questions Use of Chemical After Son's Death EPA has struggled to regulate powerful chemical used to strip paint even after multiple deaths from its use. http://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20170714/mother-questions-use-of-chemical-after-sons-death?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:37:00 EST EPA has struggled to regulate powerful chemical used to strip paint even after multiple deaths from its use.]]> Study Finds Phthalates in Mac & Cheese Products Macaroni and cheese mixes made with powdered cheese contain high levels of potentially harmful chemicals called phthalates, according to a new study. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20170713/study-finds-phthalates-in-mac-cheese-products?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:15:15 EST Macaroni and cheese mixes made with powdered cheese contain high levels of potentially harmful chemicals called phthalates, according to a new study.]]> Despite Warnings, Kids Are Still Dying in Hot Cars Even on a 60-degree day, a small child's body temperature can quickly rise http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20170714/despite-warnings-kids-are-still-dying-in-hot-cars?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:15:12 EST Even on a 60-degree day, a small child's body temperature can quickly rise]]> Revised Senate Bill Allows Bare-Bones Health Plans Fate of the GOP measure remains uncertain amid party discord http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20170713/revised-senate-bill-allows-bare-bones-health-plans?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 13 Jul 2017 17:15:19 EST Fate of the GOP measure remains uncertain amid party discord]]> 'Observation' Best for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer 20-year study found little difference in death rates, more complications with surgery http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20170713/observation-best-for-low-risk-prostate-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 13 Jul 2017 09:15:09 EST 20-year study found little difference in death rates, more complications with surgery]]> FDA Panel OKs First Gene Therapy For Leukemia Expensive but potent leukemia therapy genetically transforms patients' immune system cells to fight disease http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170712/fda-panel-oks-first-gene-therapy-for-leukemia?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 13 Jul 2017 07:15:14 EST Expensive but potent leukemia therapy genetically transforms patients' immune system cells to fight disease]]> Breast-Feeding May Lower Risk of MS, Study Says Benefits reported for women who nursed 15 months or more http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/news/20170712/breast-feeding-may-lower-risk-of-ms-study-says?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:15:21 EST Benefits reported for women who nursed 15 months or more]]> CT Scans Might Help Gauge Heart Attack Risk Researchers aim to identify vulnerable patients before damage becomes irreversible http://www.webmd.com/heart/news/20170712/ct-scans-might-help-gauge-heart-attack-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:15:16 EST Researchers aim to identify vulnerable patients before damage becomes irreversible]]> CPAP Mask Not a Prescription for Heart Troubles Device helped with sleep apnea, but didn't cut deaths from cardiovascular causes, study finds http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/news/20170711/cpap-mask-not-a-prescription-for-heart-troubles?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:17:12 EST Device helped with sleep apnea, but didn't cut deaths from cardiovascular causes, study finds]]> Common Vision Disorders Could Be Holding Your Child Back in School Some common vision disorders can't be detected by a standard eye exam -- and could be holding your child back in school. http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/features/pediatric-eye-exam-enough?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:04:41 EST Some common vision disorders can't be detected by a standard eye exam -- and could be holding your child back in school.]]> Early Parkinson's May Prompt Vision Problems Changes in sight could signal disease a decade before motor symptoms surface, study suggests http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/news/20170711/early-parkinsons-may-prompt-vision-problems?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:15:14 EST Changes in sight could signal disease a decade before motor symptoms surface, study suggests]]> New Hope in Search for Vaccine Against Gonorrhea Study shows that routine meningitis shot may offer at least some protection http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/news/20170710/new-hope-in-search-for-vaccine-against-gonorrhea?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 10 Jul 2017 19:15:15 EST Study shows that routine meningitis shot may offer at least some protection]]> 10 Questions for 'Born This Way' Star Megan Bomgaars 'Born This Way' star Megan Bomgaars talks fashion, fitness, and future projects. http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/megan-bomgaars-10-questions?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:21:45 EST 'Born This Way' star Megan Bomgaars talks fashion, fitness, and future projects.]]> Kathy Bates Reflects on Life With Lymphedema Award-winning actor and cancer survivor Kathy Bates shares her new outlook on life. http://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/kathy-bates-life-with-lymphedema?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:17:35 EST Award-winning actor and cancer survivor Kathy Bates shares her new outlook on life.]]> Daily Jolt of Java May Bring Longer Life Two large studies boost potential benefits of coffee, and one looked at consumption in all races http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20170710/daily-jolt-of-java-may-bring-longer-life?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:15:18 EST Two large studies boost potential benefits of coffee, and one looked at consumption in all races]]> Fatal First Heart Attacks More Common in Blacks Black men are twice as likely to die, so prevention is crucial, researcher says http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20170710/fatal-first-time-heart-attacks-more-common-in-blacks-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:15:16 EST Black men are twice as likely to die, so prevention is crucial, researcher says]]> Can 'Love Hormone' Help Kids With Autism? Researchers seek to boost social abilities in small study http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20170710/can-a-spritz-of-love-hormone-help-kids-with-autism?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:15:14 EST Researchers seek to boost social abilities in small study]]> Sleep Disturbances Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk New research shows people with poor sleep habits have higher levels of proteins tied to Alzheimer's. http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20170710/sleep-disturbances-linked-to-alzheimers-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:41:00 EST New research shows people with poor sleep habits have higher levels of proteins tied to Alzheimer's.]]> Brain-Trainer Didn't Boost Thinking Skills: Study Young adults who took the program performed no better than those who played video games http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20170710/brain-trainer-didnt-boost-thinking-skills-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:15:12 EST Young adults who took the program performed no better than those who played video games]]> Sugary Drinks in Pregnancy Tied to Heavier Kids 2 or more sweet drinks a day in second trimester linked to an extra 2 pounds in 8-year-olds http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170710/sugary-drinks-in-pregnancy-tied-to-heavier-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:15:16 EST 2 or more sweet drinks a day in second trimester linked to an extra 2 pounds in 8-year-olds]]> Alabama Warns About Dangerous Vibrio Bacteria Alabama Warns About Dangerous Vibrio Bacteria http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170710/health-highlights-july-10-2017?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:15:12 EST Alabama Warns About Dangerous Vibrio Bacteria]]> Medication Mistakes Have Doubled in U.S. Since 2000: Study Poison control centers get one call every 21 seconds about a potentially serious mix-up http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170710/medication-mistakes-doubled-2000-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 10 Jul 2017 07:15:12 EST Poison control centers get one call every 21 seconds about a potentially serious mix-up]]> FDA Approves New Drug for Sickle Cell Disease Helps reduce painful, and sometimes life-threatening, complications of the inherited blood disorder http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170707/fda-approves-new-drug-for-sickle-cell-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 07 Jul 2017 15:15:09 EST Helps reduce painful, and sometimes life-threatening, complications of the inherited blood disorder]]> Interactive Article Bullet List Test - With Description Test http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/ia-bulletlist-withdesc?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:58:37 EST Test]]> Recurring Gut Infections on the Rise: Study Clostridium difficile is the No. 1 health care-linked infection in America, and some people can't shake it http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20170707/recurring-gut-infections-on-the-rise-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:15:14 EST Clostridium difficile is the No. 1 health care-linked infection in America, and some people can't shake it]]> Good Food Goals: Help Kids Eat Healthier Too much junk food in your house? Learn how to set goals to help your kids healthier. http://www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids/food/features/set-family-goals-food?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:07:30 EST Too much junk food in your house? Learn how to set goals to help your kids healthier.]]> Help Kids Manage Their Moods Struggling with your child’s mood swings? Learn how to set goals to improve their attitude. http://www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids/mood/features/set-family-goals-mood?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 07 Jul 2017 12:19:39 EST Struggling with your child’s mood swings? Learn how to set goals to improve their attitude.]]> Going Vegan: Is It a Good Choice for Kids? A vegan diet has plenty of health benefits for adults. Do kids reap the same rewards? http://www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids/food/features/going-vegan-for-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:34:38 EST A vegan diet has plenty of health benefits for adults. Do kids reap the same rewards?]]> Should Your Kids Go Vegetarian? Lots of adults are cutting meat out of their diet. But is a plant-based diet healthy for kids? http://www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids/food/features/should-kids-go-vegetarian?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:03:50 EST Lots of adults are cutting meat out of their diet. But is a plant-based diet healthy for kids?]]> Most Relationships Survive Infertility Challenges Study finds couples who seek in vitro fertilization are not at added risk of divorce http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/news/20170707/most-relationships-survive-infertility-challenges?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 07 Jul 2017 09:18:09 EST Study finds couples who seek in vitro fertilization are not at added risk of divorce]]> The Neighborhood Sandbox: A Breeding Ground for Germs Bacteria, parasites and other nasty surprises may be hiding in the sand http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170707/neighborhood-sandbox-a-breeding-ground-for-germs?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 07 Jul 2017 09:15:10 EST Bacteria, parasites and other nasty surprises may be hiding in the sand]]> Are Doctors Discarding Donor Kidneys That Could Save Lives? Study found suboptimal organs prolonged lives and were a much better option than dialysis http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20170706/do-doctors-discard-kidneys-that-could-save-lives?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 06 Jul 2017 19:15:12 EST Study found suboptimal organs prolonged lives and were a much better option than dialysis]]> Opioid Prescriptions Fall, But Still High: CDC Opioid Prescriptions Fall, But Still High: CDC http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20170706/opioid-prescriptions-fall-but-still-high-cdc?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 06 Jul 2017 17:15:15 EST Opioid Prescriptions Fall, But Still High: CDC]]>