Legionella bacteria found in three Baltimore City courthouses Traces of Legionella were discovered in three courthouses in Baltimore City, the latest in a series of downtown public facilities where the bacteria has been detected. Dec 23, 2024 0 15
Researchers are building a 'bionic breast' to restore sense of touch for mastectomy patients At 36, Heather Tubigan of west suburban Chicago discovered an avocado seed-sized lump in her left breast. It was a malignant tumor. The cancer had already spread to her lymph nodes. Dec 23, 2024 0 33
Early adoption of tobacco 21 policies can avert premature mortality, study suggests Early adoption and implementation of Tobacco 21 (T21) policies, with a minimum legal access age for tobacco products of 21 years, is associated with potential premature mortality reductions, according to a study published ... Dec 23, 2024 1 13
Tips for spending holiday time with family members who live with dementia The holiday spirit is infectious, even for people suffering from dementia. Dec 23, 2024 0 13
Risks to consider if a child wants skin care gifts for the holidays As parents rush into malls for the final days of Christmas shopping, many will be armed with wish lists full of beauty products for their children. Dec 23, 2024 0 16
How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic Keith Poulsen's jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin, Poulsen had seen sick cows before, with ... Dec 23, 2024 1 41
Employers press Congress to cement health price transparency before Trump's return It seems simple: Require hospitals and insurers to post their negotiated prices for most health care services and—bingo—competition follows, yielding lower costs for consumers. Dec 23, 2024 0 13
Norovirus is rampant in Florida: Blame oysters, cruise ships and holiday travel, say experts Tis the season to wash your hands and watch what you eat. Norovirus, a vomit- and diarrhea-inducing stomach bug, is sickening Floridians through tainted surfaces and contaminated shellfish. Dec 23, 2024 0 159
Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action Opponents of abortion are increasingly focusing on restricting access to pills, which are the most common way to end a pregnancy in the U.S. Dec 23, 2024 1 15
Coffee and tea linked to lower head and neck cancer risk In an analysis of data from more than a dozen studies, coffee and tea consumption was linked with lower risks of developing head and neck cancer, including cancers of the mouth and throat. The findings are published online ... Dec 23, 2024 0 45
