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Protest of CDC’s new COVID guidance planned for this month in Washington, DC: ‘Urgent need’
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Lettuce said to be more susceptible to E. coli than other leafy vegetables
The physical composition of green leaf and romaine lettuce makes it a happy home for E. coli bacteria, particularly at room temperature, according to a report published…
Cancer risk rises with this little-known syndrome. Here’s how to know if you have the genetic condition
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Long COVID may trigger cognitive declines
A recent study found that those with long COVID scored 6 IQ points lower than people who had never been infected with the virus. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
In patients with depression, familiar scents could help trigger happy memories, study finds: ‘Break the cycle’
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Study links sleep apnea issues to memory, thinking problems
1 of 2 | Utilizing a CPAP machine can assist people who have apnea, which can lead to issues with memory and thinking. Photo courtesy of Penn Medicine…
Health’s weekend read includes kidney donations, cancer prevention, measles vaccinations and more
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Report: Second type of prostate cancer identified by AI
CT scan of prostate cancer. Photo by Mads Ryø Jochumsen/Wikimedia Commons Research by two British universities has identified a new aggressive form of prostate…
Obesity is ‘exploding,’ with more than 12% of people classified as obese worldwide, study finds: ‘Big trouble’
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Stationary bike may improve quality of life, mobility for Parkinson’s patients
Parkinson's patients had better overall quality of life, improved mobility, and faster walking speed after sharing regular rides on a stationary tandem bike with a care…
Florida schools see measles cases grow, urge vaccination for ‘public health threat’
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PSA tests may lead to overdiagnosis of prostate cancer in Black men
Researchers now theorize that Black men may have naturally higher levels of the antigen in their blood than White men, but that it does not indicate any higher risk for…
Antarctica struck with bird flu as scientists say illness has hit the mainland for the first time
A deadly type of bird flu has been confirmed on the mainland of Antarctica for the first time, scientists said, a potential risk for the southern region's huge penguin colonies.…
Staffing shortages, poor infection control plague nursing homes
The report, issued Thursday by the Inspector General's Office at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, showed that infection-control procedures were still sorely…
Measles vaccinations given in ’70s and ’80s may have worn off by now, doctor warns
If you were vaccinated for measles in the 1970s or '80s, there’s a chance the protection has worn off by now, some doctors are warning. Amid the current measles outbreak in…
Number of people living with obesity tops 1 billion worldwide
Nearly 880 million adults now are living with obesity, as well as 159 million children, according to the report published Feb. 29 in The Lancet journal. Photo by…
CDC drops its 5-day COVID isolation guidelines
It is no longer necessary to isolate for five days after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a Friday statement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
CDC changes isolation guidelines for those infected with COVID-19
The exterior of the Tom Harkin Global Communications Center, otherwise known as Building 19, located on the organization's Roybal Campus in Atlanta. On Friday, the CDC changed…
CDC recommends additional COVID vaccine for adults 65 and over
Older adults in the U.S. should get another COVID-19 booster even if they received one in the fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The…
Walgreens, CVS to begin selling mifepristone abortion pill in some stores
1 of 2 | CVS and Walgreens drugstores said Friday they would begin selling mifepristone abortion pills at store locations in states where it is legal. File Photo…