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Predicting blood clots before they happen in pediatric patients

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has launched a study to determine the impact of a predictive model for identifying pediatric patients at risk for developing blood clots or venous thromboembolisms (VTEs). The study uses advanced predictive analytics to inform medical teams of patients at risk for blood clots before they happen. “Hospital-associated blood […]

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What You Need To Know Before Stepping Into An Infrared Sauna

Saunas are a go-to place for relaxation and recovery for many. Apart from stress relief, the small, heated room gives many more health benefits to its users. Some personal trainers even urge clients to use the sauna as it has positive effects on the body after a workout. Saunas have been around since the olden times, […]

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Antibiotic Therapy Before Age 2 May Affect Child Health

TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2020 — Exposure to antibiotics in the first two years of life is associated with an increased risk for several health conditions during childhood, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Zaira Aversa, M.D., Ph.D., from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and colleagues conducted a […]

Kids Health

Read this before you buy another scented candle

As pumpkin spice season draws near and many stockpile their favorite fall-scented candles, you may want to check the label before you buy your next addition. While candles help set the mood and can aid in relaxation, it’s important to make sure that they aren’t filled with harmful additives that can damage your body, according […]

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Read this before you set foot in Dollar General again

It may be tempting to get most of your shopping done at Dollar General. After all, it’s affordable, and according to GlobalData Retail, 75 percent of Americans live within five minutes of one of the stores (via Business Insider). However, before you go in and load up your cart, there are some things you might […]