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Large study reports results comparing two CPR methods used by EMS providers following sudden cardiac arrest

In a study, researchers found that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administered by emergency medical services (EMS) providers following sudden cardiac arrest that combines chest compressions with interruptions for ventilation resulted in longer survival times and shorter hospital stays than CPR that uses continuous chest compressions.

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Data analysis and publication of landmark NIH blood pressure study confirm that lower blood pressure target can reduce cardiovascular disease, deaths

NIH-supported researchers are reporting more details on a landmark study that announced preliminary findings in September showing a lower blood pressure target can save lives and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in a group of non-diabetic adults 50 years and older with high blood pressure.

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Home Cooking May Help Keep Type 2 Diabetes at Bay

Study finds it was linked to fewer sugar-sweetened beverages, lower weight.

Nothing beats the taste and comfort of a home-cooked meal, and Harvard researchers say it also may help prevent type 2 diabetes.

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Gratitude May Be Key to Wedded Bliss

How you feel about your marriage hinges on whether you feel appreciated by your spouse, study finds.

Happily married couples are often asked about the secret to their marital success. A new study suggests that it may be as simple as remembering to say "thank you."

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Don't Assume Siblings Will Have Food Allergies, Too

Study found only 1 in 10 was allergic to same things; experts advise against routine testing for them.

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Think You're Allergic to Penicillin? Maybe Not, Researchers Say

Small study finds drug might be safe for patients who had previous reaction to the antibiotic.

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Your DNA May Explain High-Calorie Food Cravings

Genetic discovery could lead to new treatments for obesity, researchers say.

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Healthcare improving too slowly to meet rising strain of chronic diseases

Expenditure on pharmaceuticals per capita, 2013 (or nearest year)
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1. Includes medical non-durables (resulting in an over-estimation of around 5-10%)
2. Excludes spending on over-the-counter medicines

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Americans who practice Yoga report better wellness, health behaviors

Analysis reveals reasons for use of yoga, supplements, and spinal manipulation.

People who practiced yoga or took natural products (dietary supplements other than vitamins and minerals) were more likely to do so for wellness reasons than to treat a specific health condition, according to analysis of data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). Yoga users reported the most positive health benefits, compared to users of natural products and spinal manipulation.

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Childhood Whooping Cough Tied to Small Rise in Epilepsy Risk

But chances of any one child getting the seizure illness remain low, one expert says.

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