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Mayo Clinic study says AI can detect heart disease in pregnant women
New research by a Mayo Clinic cardiologist suggests AI has the potential to diagnose permpartum cardiomyopathy in women. File Photo by Lisa Runnels/Pixabay. The…
Ask a doc: ‘How should I care for my skin during the winter?’
Winter can wreak havoc on the skin — but there are smart steps to take to protect and nourish it during the colder months. "Most people know the impact that the summer…
Study shows more evidence Paxlovid doesn’t cut risk of long COVID
About 16% of COVID-19 patients treated with Paxlovid wound up with long COVID symptoms, compared to 14% of those not given the oral medication, researchers found. Photo by…
Robotic suit may help patients with Parkinson’s overcome freezing
A soft robotic exoskeleton appears able to help Parkinson's patients past a potential freezing episode, by providing a gentle push to the hips as their leg swings. Photo…
Some nurses experience violent attacks at Seattle Children’s Hospital, say they want protection, support
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Nicotine study shows beliefs about drugs influence their power
Smokers told to expect a low, medium or high dose of nicotine from an e-cigarette showed a brain response that tracked with the purported dose, even though nicotine levels were…
These are the best diets of 2024, according to the annual ranking from US News
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Tejocote weight-loss supplements may contain deadly poison, FDA warns
FDA tests revealed that capsules labeled as tejocote instead contained yellow oleander, a poisonous plant native to Mexico and Central America. Photo courtesy of FDA…
Ozempic, Wegovy don’t raise risk of suicidal thoughts, study finds
A new study found semaglutide was linked to a 73% lower risk of first-time suicidal ideation and a 56% lower risk of recurrent suicidal ideation at six months that among people…
Mask mandates return to hospitals in several states amid rise in COVID and flu cases
Amid the current rise in COVID-19 cases and influenza respiratory infections, New York City public hospitals are joining a growing number of health care facilities in states…
Obese teens at higher risk of kidney disease as adults
Obesity increased risk of later kidney disease as much as ninefold in boys and fourfold in girls, according to results published recently in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. Photo…
Fight cold and flu with these 10 immune-boosting recipes from a Texas registered dietitian
With flu season in full swing — and other seasonal respiratory infections also spiking across the U.S. — experts say it’s important to keep your immune system strong and healthy…
Charcuterie meats pulled from Sam’s Club after salmonella outbreak
Fratelli Beretta USA recalled approximately 11,097 pounds of its Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture…
In addition to lead, FDA now says chromium detected in recalled cinnamon products
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday said in addition to lead, chromium has been found in cinnamon-apple products from Austrofoods that were made in Ecuador and have been…
New antibiotic kills deadly, drug-resistant bacteria in ‘scientific breakthrough’
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Inflammatory bowel disorders vary by race, gender
New research, from Rutgers University and other centers, found inflammatory bowel disorders vary widely, according to patient demographics. Photo by Sora Shimazaki/Pexels…
Child seizures caught on video may be a clue to solving unexplained crib deaths
The last bedtime of 17-month-old Hayden Fell’s life was heartbreakingly normal. Crib shows the toddler in pajamas playing happily as his parents and sister sang "Wheels on the…
Changes in muscles may explain fatigue in patients with long COVID
A new study identified various abnormalities in the muscle tissue of the patients with long COVID. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Muscle cells' "power…
New antibiotic zosurabalpin shows promise against superbug
Researchers discovered that a new type of antibiotic, zosurabalpin, can kill A. baumannii. Photo by Petr Kratochvil/Public Domain Pictures Researchers report that a…
‘Pandemic skip,’ a COVID mental health phenomenon, could delay major milestones, experts say
The coronavirus pandemic resulted in a lot of loss — and to this day people may be losing out because of it. A mental health phenomenon dubbed the "pandemic skip" has caught…