Health News Recent research findings and health updates.
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For women, new guidelines for cervical cancer screening Cervical cancer screening can safely be done every three or five years for healthy women, depending on the type of testing done and a woman’s age, according to updated guidelines from several health groups. Read more |
Musicians should watch for signs of common skin condition Playing brass, woodwind or string instruments can put musicians in contact with potential triggers for contact dermatitis, which occurs when the skin touches an irritant or allergen. Read more |
Cutting back on red meat may extend your life, study says The study found that eating a lot of red meat—particularly processed red meat—can shorten a person's life. But substituting other protein sources, such as fish, poultry, nuts, legumes, low-fat dairy products and whole grains can reduce the risk of dying. Read more |
Allergic skin reaction sending more people to the hospital Reactions to heart medicines may be partly responsible, researchers said. Read more |
Mild concussions can cause lasting problems for kids Kids who have a mild concussion may still experience memory and attention problems a year later, according to a study. Read more |
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