- E. Coli Fears Spur Recall of 167,000 Pounds of Ground Beef
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- Nearly 160 Million Americans Harmed by Another’s Drinking, Drug Use
- 1 in 4 Americans Now Struggling to Cover Medical Costs
- Getting Fitter Can Really Help Keep Dementia at Bay
- Skin Patch Could Monitor Your Blood Pressure
- There May Be a Better Way to Treat Hematoma Brain Bleeds
- Chronic Joint Pain Plus Depression Can Take Toll on the Brain
- Living in Space Won’t Permanently Harm Astronauts’ Thinking Skills
- Kids’ Injuries in Sports and at Home: When Is It Right to Seek Medical Attention?
Health Highlights: Jan. 13, 2022
Opioid addiction rising sharply among older Americans. Opioid misuse doesn’t discriminate by age — and rates have risen steadily among adults aged 55 and up over the past 20 years, new research shows. Read more
More COVID hospitalizations seen among kids too young for vaccine. The rate for children younger than 5 grew substantially last week, while the same rate for children between the ages of 5 and 17 remained relatively stable, sparking concern. Read more
White House may offer ‘high-quality’ masks to Americans. The program is being weighed by the Biden administration as a way to help slow the spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Read more
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