FDNY hopeful says failed test is due to genetics not health

FDNY hopeful says failed test is due to genetics not health

The Bronx African-American man sued in Manhattan court over his rejection by the department, insisting his failure to pass a lung-capacity test is an issue of genetics rather than health. Medical testing has demonstrated that pulmonary function among …

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Stress Test or 3-D Scan? And the Best Heart Exam Is …

The 10,000-plus patients, who visited 193 health centers in the U.S. and Canada, had no prior diagnosis of coronary artery disease. But they had new symptoms that caused physicians to suspect heart disease — and nearly all had at least one risk factor …

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Older heart tests may match value of CT scans

People checked with a heart CT scan after seeing a doctor for chest pain have no less risk of heart attack, dying or being hospitalized months later than those who take a simple treadmill test or other older exam, according to a study monitoring …

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How long will you live? Try the 'Sitting Rising Test'

In an interview via Skype from his home in Rio he said the idea for SRT came from observing his older, sedentary patients who could pass basic aerobic tests. "Many of them are able to bike or to run on a treadmill," says Dr. Araujo, "but if you asked …

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Take The ACE Quiz — And Learn What It Does And Doesn't Mean

An ACE score is a tally of different types of abuse, neglect, and other hallmarks of a rough childhood. According to the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, the rougher your childhood, the higher your score is likely to be and the higher your risk for …

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Another Bat Found in Fremont Tests Positive for Rabies: Health Officials

Another bat has tested positive for rabies was found in Fremont — the second rabid bat found in the area in less than a week. And a third dead bat was found, prompting officials to test that animal for rabies, too. Health officials said the latest …

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