Tag: northern-half
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Peru declares Zika emergency across half of country
Lima (AFP) – Peruvian officials on Wednesday declared a Zika health emergency across the northern half of their country after confirming that 102 people have been infected with the virus.
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Magnesium may modestly lower blood pressure
By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) – Magnesium supplements taken daily for three months may result in slightly lower blood pressure, according to an analysis of more than 30 existing studies. Previous evidence has suggested that magnesium deficiency may be related to cardiometabolic disorders, including high blood pressure, said lead author Yiqing Song. “Taking oral magnesium…
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Health spending in U.S. to rise 5.8 percent a year through 2025: CMS
Healthcare spending in the United States will likely grow by an average 5.8 percent per year over the next decade, a bit faster than the past two years, due to an aging population, rising medical prices and faster economic growth, according to updated projections from the federal government released on Wednesday. The annual growth of…