Cyberattack forces US hospital closures A cyberattack on a US hospital group has forced the closure of urgent care and other critical health services at its facilities across at least four states, officials said Friday. Aug 4, 2023 0 1
Cognitive behavioral therapy aids outcomes one year after bariatric surgery Telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy (tele-CBT) delivered one year after bariatric surgery is associated with improvements in disordered eating and psychological distress, according to a study published online Aug. ... Aug 4, 2023 0 9
Survival similar for Black, White prostate cancer patients in clinical trial setting For metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), overall survival and progression-free survival are similar for Black and White patients receiving first- or second-generation androgen receptor pathway inhibitors ... Aug 4, 2023 0 35
3 LA county deaths show flea-borne typhus is on the rise Los Angeles county is seeing more cases of flea-borne typhus, with 171 cases and three deaths reported in 2022, health officials reported Thursday. Aug 4, 2023 0 6
New study shows increase in Welsh breastfeeding rates during pandemic A Swansea University-led study revealed breastfeeding rates in Wales increased during the pandemic. Aug 4, 2023 0 1
Be aware: Someone could steal your medical records and bill you for their care After HCA Healthcare announced this month that the personal identification data of roughly 11 million HCA patients in 20 states had been exposed in a breach, people may be justifiably concerned that their own medical data ... Aug 4, 2023 0 6
Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding The American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has shown that breastfeeding is linked to decreased rates of lower respiratory tract infections, severe ... Aug 4, 2023 0 1
Researchers propose a strategy to stratify risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's The projected cost of caring for millions of individuals who have Alzheimer's disease (AD) worldwide will exceed a $1 trillion in a few years. In addition to the enormous health burden, patients and their caregivers experience ... Aug 4, 2023 0 55
Valley fever could hit California hard. The drought-to-downpour cycle is to blame After California's record-breaking winter rains, public health officials are warning about an increased risk for valley fever this summer. Aug 4, 2023 0 12
An adjuvanted intranasal vaccine for COVID-19 protects both young and old mice While much of the global concern has subsided, COVID-19 is still a very real threat, especially to people with compromised immune systems or who are over 65. Aug 4, 2023 0 33