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Gene Discovery Could Mean Longer Lives for Golden Retrievers, Maybe Humans
New research is shedding light on why one of man’s best friends — the golden retriever — has high odds for cancer death, although some end up living much longer than average. This popular dog breed has...
- Posted October 26, 2023
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Even a Little Physical Activity Can Offset a Day Spent Sitting
Even a little exercise can counter the harms of sitting all day, a new study suggests. Prolonged sitting raises your odds for an early death, but just 20 to 25 minutes of physical activity a day may...
- Posted October 25, 2023
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Blood Test Could Speed Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
Researchers say they have developed a simple blood test that can spot biomarkers associated with bipolar disorder, potentially easing diagnosis. For the study, British researchers used both an online psychiatric assessment and a blood test to diagnose...
- Posted October 25, 2023
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7,500 Daily Steps Before Surgery and Complication Risks Plummet
Getting a certain number of steps each day can help people improve their fitness, but new research shows it also can pay off in the operating room. The odds of complications within 90 days after hospital discharge...
- Posted October 25, 2023
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Looking for Reliable Info Online on Breast Cancer Surgery? It’s Tough to Find
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 If you’re contemplating breast cancer surgery, searching online for information may not be the best way to learn about your treatment options. Why? Educational materials on breast cancer surgery often vary widely in...
- Posted October 25, 2023
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Many U.S. Health Care Workers Face Harassment, Burnout
Health workers are experiencing ever-increasing levels of harassment and burnout in the wake of the pandemic, a new federal survey has found. Reports of harassment on the job more than doubled during the pandemic years, and nearly...
- Posted October 25, 2023
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Statin Could Fight Severe COVID, but Vitamin C Does Not: Study
Clinical trials investigating use of two widely available products — vitamin C and the statin drug simvastatin — in critically ill COVID patients have yielded far different results. Simvastatin had a 96% likelihood of improving outcomes, including...
- Posted October 25, 2023
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Bagged, Precut Onions Tied to Salmonella Illnesses in 22 States
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Federal regulators are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to packaged, diced onions that has sickened at least 73 people across 22 states. Fifteen of the illnesses were so bad that...
- Posted October 25, 2023
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Doctors’ Group Expands Definition of ‘Infertility’
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). While the guidance for heterosexual couples with medical reasons for being unable...
- Posted October 25, 2023
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Toos E-Scooters Could Be Fire Hazard; Warning Issued After 2 Die in House Fire
Toos electric scooters are a fire hazard and people should stop using them, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned Monday. The Toos Elite 60-volt electric scooters, also marketed under the name Zooz, were sold exclusively...
- Posted October 25, 2023