- Fluoride May Be Linked to Decreased IQ, Says “Limited Data,” Hard-to-Interpret Study
- First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
- Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts
- DoxyPEP Lowers Rate of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Data Suggests
- Multilingual Children with Autism Show Improved Cognitive Function
- Access to Medical Test Results Is Confusing, Anxiety-Provoking
- Caregivers Face Mental, Physical Health Risks
- U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge
- Brain Volume, Health Linked to Socioeconomic Status
- Cruise Passenger Dies Amid Norovirus Outbreak That Sickened Dozens
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Carbon Monoxide Deaths Soar During Power Outages
Power outages are becoming more frequent in the United States, and a new study highlights one consequence of prolonged blackouts: carbon monoxide poisonings. Looking at major U.S. power outages between 2007 and 2018, researchers found that carbon...
- Posted January 17, 2022
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CBD and Cannabis Products for Acne, Psoriasis? Buyer Beware, Dermatologists Say
Growing numbers of folks are turning to CBD or cannabis products to treat skin conditions like acne or rosacea, but researchers warn that the science on their safety and power hasn’t kept up with demand. When more...
- Posted January 17, 2022
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COVID Cases Surge Again in U.S. Nursing Homes
Residents of nursing homes have been a particularly at-risk group throughout the pandemic, and the advent of the fast-spreading Omicron variant has them facing another wave of infections and deaths, new data shows. During the week ending...
- Posted January 17, 2022
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Health Highlights: Jan. 17, 2022
Are you among the ‘vaxxed and done’? As Americans enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are willing to keep getting boosted — but they also want to reap the rewards of their good behavior...
- Posted January 17, 2022
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Astronauts at Risk of ‘Space Anemia’
Astronauts can develop a condition called space anemia because their bodies destroy more red blood cells than normal when in space, a groundbreaking study shows. Assessments of 14 astronauts over six months between space missions found that...
- Posted January 17, 2022
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CDC Study Shows Power of Flu Vaccine for Kids
Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn’t match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu shots. Flu viruses are constantly changing, and the effectiveness...
- Posted January 17, 2022
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Why Quitting Smoking Might Be a Bit Tougher for Women
Quitting smoking is a daunting challenge for anyone, but a new international study suggests that women may struggle more than men to kick the habit. Women were less likely than men to be successful on their first...
- Posted January 17, 2022
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Baby’s Feeding Troubles Tied to Later Developmental Delays
Parents struggling with infant feeding issues may have another reason to persevere: New research ties feeding problems with an increased risk of developmental delays. For the study, the mothers of nearly 3,600 children were surveyed about feeding...
- Posted January 17, 2022
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CDC Advises N95s as Best Masks Against Coronavirus
The time to upgrade your mask is now. In a departure from its prior advice on face masks, new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges properly fitted N95 or KN95 masks as the...
- Posted January 17, 2022
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Vaccine ‘Nocebo’: If You Expect Side Effects, They May Come
Before getting their first dose of a COVID vaccine, many Americans were nervous about how they would react to the shot, but new research shows that fears of side effects may actually make side effects more likely....
- Posted January 16, 2022