Hospitals in Hazleton, PA - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

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Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 700 East Broad Street, Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18201
Ratings: Phone: (570) 501-4000

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Folic acid and vitamin B12 lower homocysteine levels in patients who experience heart attack: JAMA

Patients who had experienced a heart attack and lowered their blood homocysteine levels with folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation did not have an associated lower risk of heart attack, coronary death or stroke, according to a study in the June 23/30 issue of JAMA. However, the researchers did find that folic acid supplementation did not increase the risk of cancer, which has been speculated.

U.N. official says humanitarian situation in Syria deteriorating but efforts to reach those affected continue

"Humanitarian agencies are trying to keep up with the rising needs stemming from the ongoing conflict in Syria, the top United Nations relief official said Tuesday, while noting that limited access is preventing everyone who requires assistance from receiving it," the U.N. News Centre reports.

New point-of-care test accelerates diagnosis of Lyme neuroborreliosis

A new research-based point-of-care test has been developed in Finland for detecting the Lyme neuroborreliosis spread by ticks.

Survey: 78% of African American women avoid milk to manage lactose intolerance

A new Lactose Intolerance in Multicultural Communities Survey sponsored by the LACTAID(R) Brand found that 78 percent of African American women reduce the amount of milk or dairy in their diet as a way to manage their lactose intolerance. Yet, 48 percent of African American women who have lactose intolerance worry the condition keeps them from consuming important nutrients, such as calcium and vitamins A and D. Despite their concerns, only 16 percent have talked to a health care professional about lactose intolerance.

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