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State office buildings briefly close after legionella bacteria discovery in Baltimore
A discovery of legionella bacteria last week prompted the brief closure of three Maryland state office buildings in Baltimore, forcing employees to work from home, according to a spokesperson for the Maryland Department of ...
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Survey finds many Americans apply misguided and counterproductive advice to combat holiday weight gain
For those striving to maintain a healthy lifestyle, holiday celebrations can feel like a minefield of dietary pitfalls, bound to derail the progress you've made through diet and exercise the rest of the year. In fact, a new ...
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Updated first aid guidelines enhance care for opioid overdose, bleeding, other emergencies
The American Heart Association and the American Red Cross have released the "2024 Guidelines for First Aid," which provide critical updates that equip first aid responders with the latest evidence-based practices to effectively ...
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CDC data suggest Massachusetts drug overdose deaths drop 23%
The Bay State is again receiving positive news in its fight against the drug overdose crisis, as new data shows that OD deaths significantly dropped in a recent 12-month period.
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E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald's outbreak tied to slivered onions
At least 104 people have been sickened, with 34 hospitalized, in an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions served on McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, federal health officials said Wednesday.
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Conversations between pharmacists and patients reveal factors behind pneumococcal vaccine hesitancy
Researchers at the University of Alberta looked at conversations between pharmacists and patients before and after an educational intervention to find out why some people refuse recommended pneumococcal vaccines and how pharmacists ...
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What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do
Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo, waving at friends and stopping briefly to greet emus she knows by name.
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Pain and perception—exploring the mind–body connection in treating chronic pain
Better understanding of the complex relationship between mind and body may provide new treatment strategies for chronic pain, say EU researchers.
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Opt-out defaults do not increase organ donation rates, finds study
A recent study by the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in collaboration with the MSB Medical School Berlin and the Max Planck UCL Center for Computational Psychiatry and Aging Research, shows that switching to ...
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Hospital uses patient feedback to improve intake experience
A recent study from researchers at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health has shed light on the experiences and perspectives of patients using electronic intake forms within outpatient Integrative Health and Medicine (IHM). ...
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Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women, because they often don't meet their unique needs
The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans' desire to slim down. While these new drugs have offered a solution for people struggling with obesity, many eligible patients—especially ...
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TikTok and WHO are getting together to help combat widespread health misinformation on social media
The social media platform TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing the behavior and taste of its users in almost every area of life. From dance trends to skincare and make-up products, health hacks to fad diets, ...
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'Invisible and severe' death toll of Sudan conflict revealed
During the first 14 months of the Sudan conflict, there have been more violent deaths in Khartoum State alone than the current number of violent deaths recorded for the entire country, a new study suggests.
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Watchdog calls for tighter scrutiny of Medicare Advantage home visits
A new federal watchdog audit is ratcheting up pressure on government officials to crack down on billions of dollars in overcharges linked to Medicare Advantage home visits.
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Primary care professionals key to helping people achieve and maintain heart health, say researchers
Primary care clinicians and practices are uniquely positioned to help people achieve optimal cardiovascular health through screening, diagnosing and treating the health behaviors and factors outlined in the American Heart ...
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Daily exposure to intense cold can improve sleep quality
Daily full-body cryostimulation—exposure to extreme cold—improves sleep quality and mood in healthy young men and women, according to new research by scientists at Université de Montreal and Université de Poitiers, ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Beer-only drinkers' diets are worse than wine drinkers, study finds
Beer drinkers have lower-quality diets, are less active, and are more likely to smoke cigarettes than people who drink wine, liquor, or a combination, according to a study scheduled for presentation at The Liver Meeting, ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Bird flu is confirmed in hospitalized Canadian teen
Health officials on Wednesday confirmed bird flu in a British Columbia teen and said the virus was related to a poultry outbreak in the province.
Nov 13, 2024
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Kids feel less family support, more school pressure: WHO Europe
Youths in Europe, Canada and Central Asia feel less family support and more school pressure than before, the World Health Organization warned Wednesday, urging countries to improve teens' social environments.
Nov 13, 2024
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Depression rates in LGBTQIA+ students are three times higher than their peers, research suggests
Findings published in the Journal of American College Health uncover an alarming rise in depression rates among all higher education students in the United States, but especially among sexual and gender minorities. This population ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Survey reveals most parents don't ask about firearms in the homes their kids visit
Over 60% of Illinois parents had never asked another parent about an unlocked firearm in their home before allowing their child to visit for a playdate, according to a survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Understanding hepatitis C
Around 2 to 3 million people live with hepatitis C in the U.S. and 40% of those people (roughly 800,000) were not even aware that they had the infection. Hepatitis C is common and completely treatable.
Nov 13, 2024
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New study links air pollution with higher rates of head and neck cancer
A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports correlates higher levels of pollutant particulate matter to higher occurrences of head and neck aerodigestive cancer.
Nov 12, 2024
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First-ever randomized clinical trial uses video telehealth for suicide prevention
Suicide remains a pressing public health concern. An estimated 703,000 people die by suicide each year worldwide, according to The World Health Organization. In 2022, there were 49,449 suicides in the United States.
Nov 12, 2024
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Using personal care products during and after pregnancy can increase exposure to toxic chemicals
For people who are pregnant or nursing, more use of personal care products is associated with higher detectable levels of synthetic chemicals known to have adverse health effects, a new study by Brown University researchers ...
Nov 12, 2024
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