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In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch’
Researchers say they've located a "kill switch" that can trigger the death of cancer cells. Scientists at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sacramento, California,…
Ohio woman who lost all four limbs to flu complications speaks out to raise awareness
For most people, getting the flu means a few days of sickness and then a return to regular life. But for Kristin Fox, a 42-year-old mother and high-school principal in Ohio, the…
Emergency room nurse, lost to suicide, called US health care system her ‘abuser’ in haunting letter
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Standing and even sleeping are better for your heart than sitting, new study suggests
Adults are sedentary for an average of 9½ hours each day, studies have shown — and all that sitting could be putting people's heart health at risk. Researchers from the…
Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more
Dr. Mom may have been right: The simple home remedy of gargling with saltwater could help fight infection. Researchers found that patients with COVID-19 who gargled…
Spending the night in an emergency room puts older adults at higher risk of dying in the hospital: study
Some patients who have to spend a night in the emergency room before being admitted to the hospital may face a higher risk of dying there, according to a new study in JAMA…
Older adult women caregivers have lower death rates than non-caregivers, study finds: ‘A sense of purpose’
Caregiving was associated with a lower risk of death in older women in the U.S., according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. "Our…
Eating one popular fruit could help reduce your chances of developing dementia, study finds
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Mom loses limbs to flu, study shows risks of sitting, and veteran gets new eye and face
CAUTIONARY TALE – A healthy young mother lost all four limbs to the flu. Ohio's Kristin Fox shares her inspiring journey. Continue reading… BRAIN FOOD – This popular fruit…
COVID and flu vaccine rates are declining for US health care workers, CDC reports: ‘Disturbing trend’
Fewer U.S. health care workers are keeping up to date on their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, according to two separate reports this week from the Centers for Disease Control…
Should you get the COVID and flu vaccines at the same time?
Getting the COVID and flu vaccines simultaneously could be safe and even beneficial, according to study findings presented at the Vaccines Summit Boston this week. In a…
Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has same effect as blood pressure meds, study finds
An estimated 61.9 million U.S. adults are on blood pressure medication, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — but a new study published in the…
Kids’ sleep problems could be inherited, new research suggests
For the 30% of children who have problems falling or staying asleep — their genes may be to blame. That’s according to a 15-year study recently published in the Journal of…
Experts recommend isolating dogs amid respiratory ‘mystery illness’
Cases of a fatal respiratory condition in dogs have appeared in Oregon, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California, Nevada and throughout the Northeast as veterinarians…
Sleep deprivation could relieve depression but only temporarily, says study, as doctors share warnings
Pulling an all-nighter might leave you exhausted — but it could also be a temporary mood-booster. Researchers from Northwestern University in Illinois studied the effects of…
When should older drivers have to stop driving?
Young drivers must be a certain age to get a license — but it is less clear when older adults should hang up the keys. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of motor vehicle…
As eye drop recalls continue, here’s what you need to know to protect your vision
There have been a wave of eye drop recalls this year, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announcing a nationwide voluntary recall of another 27 products.…
Rural hospitals struggle to maintain operations after COVID funds cease
The National Rural Health Association says costs for hospitals have gone up and funding for rural hospitals has gone down, because COVID-19 funds are no longer a factor. The…
Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials
Dozens of people across 15 states have become sick after contracting salmonella from cantaloupes included in a recent recall, according to U.S. health officials. At least 43…
Cancer deaths among kids and teens fell 24% over past two decades, CDC reports: ‘Better treatments’
Deaths among young cancer patients are on the decline, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s National Center of Health Statistics.…