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Spread of Deadlier Mpox Strain in Africa Has CDC Concerned
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 -- The central African nation of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is battling a record number of cases of mpox, fueled by a strain...
Plant-Based Diets Lower Risk of Heart Trouble, Cancer and Death
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 -- Following a vegetarian or vegan diet might just buy you a longer, healthier life, a new review finds. Staying away from meat was...
Brain Decline, Dementia Common Among Older American Indians
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 -- Higher rates of blood vessel-damaging conditions like hypertension or diabetes may be driving up rates of cognitive decline and...
Cream Cheese From Aldi, Hy-Vee Stores Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 -- Two major supermarket chains, Aldi and Hy-Vee, are recalling brands of cream cheese because of a potential risk for salmonella. No...
Dreams Might Help You Process Bad Experiences
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 -- A good night’s sleep helps clear the cobwebs from your mind, and researchers now think they’ve figured out how dreaming...
PTSD Triples Odds for Teeth Grinding, Study Finds
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 -- People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face more than triple the odds of bruxism, otherwise known as teeth grinding, a new...
Lymphoma: Know Your Treatment Options
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 -- For anyone newly diagnosed with blood cancers known as lymphomas, their first question might be: What treatments can help? Of...
Stroke, Migraine, Alzheimer's: Climate Change Will Likely Make Them Worse
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 -- Climate change is likely to make brain conditions like stroke, migraine, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis...
Mediterranean Diet Could Be a Stress-Buster, Study Finds
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 -- The Mediterranean diet has already been shown to be great for a person’s physical health, but new research finds that following...
Seeing Your Doctors Via Zoom? What's Behind Them Matters
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 -- Telehealth has made it possible for doctors to deliver care from anywhere, but a professional-looking background helps patients feel...
Immunotherapy Before and After Surgery Boosts Lung Cancer Survival
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 -- Immunotherapy can boost the survival of early-stage lung cancer patients eligible for surgery when it’s combined with...
FDA Approves First Self-Test Collection Kit for HPV
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a kit that will allow women to collect their own vaginal sample for HPV...
U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Decline for First Time in 7 Years
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- The relentless rise in deaths from drug overdose in the United States may finally have stalled: New data from 2023 show the first...
Avian Flu Virus Showing Up in NYC Wild Birds
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- The H5N1 avian flu virus has been discovered in a small number of wild birds in New York City. The highly infectious and severe...
New Blood Test Could Help Spot Preeclampsia in First Trimester
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- Preeclampsia can be a life-threatening complication of pregnancy, but a new blood test can help predict a woman's risk for the...
One Key to Weight Loss for Men: Competing for Cash
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- A competitive game with a potential cash reward appeared to help overweight British men lose weight, researchers report. The...
Report Highlights Big Gaps in Cancer Outcomes Based on Race
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- U.S. cancer death rates are continuing to drop, falling by 33% between 1991 and 2020. However, not all Americans are reaping the...
Recent Release From Jail a Big Risk Factor for Suicide
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- Inmates released from jail have a ninefold increased risk of suicide within the following year, compared to people who’ve...
Pedal Power: Biking Could Help Prevent Knee Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- People who regularly ride bikes throughout their life are less likely to develop knee arthritis, a new study suggests. Bicyclists...
Surgical Outcomes Better With More Women on Your Team
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 -- Heading for surgery? The ratio of women to men in the operating room could influence your recovery, new research shows. Hospitals...
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