- Tips to Celebrating Mom on Her Day, Even When Dementia Intervenes
- Feds Announce New Measures to Monitor, Prevent Bird Flu
- His Cancer Journey Shows Health Dangers Firefighters Face
- Baby Girl Born Deaf Gains Hearing After Gene Therapy
- Cyberattack Cripples Major U.S. Health Care Network
- Cancer Patients Often Face Medical Debt, Even With Insurance
- One in 8 U.S. Adults Have Now Used Blockbuster Meds Like Ozempic
- Pushing the Body in ‘Extreme’ Sports Won’t Shorten Life Span
- Utah Kids Got E. Coli From Playing Around Lawn Sprinklers
- Getting Help for Alcohol, Drug Abuse Tougher for Rural Americans
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Chagas Disease Parasite Prevalent in Texas ‘Kissing Bugs’
Study finds almost two-thirds of these insects could transmit potentially deadly infection
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Many Critically Ill Patients Lack ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ Orders
After surviving cardiac arrest, only one in four let doctors know their wishes, study finds
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Drug May Calm Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients
It's a combination of cough suppressant and heart medication, and experts don't yet know why it may work
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Fruits, Veggies May Be Key to Keeping Unwanted Weight Off
Only caveat: avoid starchy vegetables such as potatoes, corn, study finds
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Check Yourself for Signs of Skin Cancer, Doctors Advise
One in five Americans will develop the disease in their lifetime, experts say
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Treating Older Patients for Pneumonia in ICU May Boost Survival, But Not Costs
More liberal admission policies could benefit these patients, researchers say
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Could a Texting App Help Your Heart?
Patients who got reminders on healthy living saw improvements in cholesterol, blood pressure, weight
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Most Americans Will Experience At Least 1 Diagnostic Error: Report
In some cases the consequences can be severe, expert panel notes
- Posted September 22, 2015
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You Carry Your ‘Microbial Cloud’ With You
Individuals release bacteria into their surroundings, sealed chamber study finds
- Posted September 22, 2015
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Girls Who Are Impulsive, Poor Planners May Be Prone to Weight Gain
They're also more likely to binge eat, study suggests
- Posted September 22, 2015