Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Rare fungal infection reported in two cats, vet tech
A rare fungal infection has been diagnosed in two cats and a vet tech who treated one of the animals, a new report warns.
Apr 11, 2024
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Consumer reports warns of concerning levels of lead, sodium in Lunchables
Lunchables, those ubiquitous plastic packets of cheese, deli meats and crackers that many parents choose for convenience, contain concerning levels of lead and sodium, Consumer Reports warns.
Apr 11, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
High rate of death soon after release from jail is avoidable: Researchers call for coordinated whole government response
More than 30 million people worldwide pass through prisons every year, including almost 70,000 in Australia.
Apr 11, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Colorless, odorless gas likely linked to alarming rise in non-smoking lung cancer
Although lung cancer is traditionally thought of as a "smoker's disease," a surprising 15–20% of newly diagnosed lung cancers occur in people who have never smoked, many of whom are in their 40s or 50s.
Apr 11, 2024
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Medications
Study identifies factors that affect antibiotic prescribing for acne
Multiple salient factors affect long-term antibiotic prescribing practices for acne, according to a study published in JAMA Dermatology.
Apr 10, 2024
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Health
Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones—an ICU nurse explains their vital role
The floor nurse had just told me that my new patient—let's call her Marie—would not stop screaming.
Apr 10, 2024
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Health
On teens, nutrition, and exercise: How to encourage healthy habits
Ask a teenager whether they're eating healthy or getting enough exercise, and you might get a blank look.
Apr 10, 2024
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Health
Drinking apple cider vinegar may help with weight loss but its health benefits are overstated
Each morning at breakfast, my partner gives me orange juice that tastes more sour than expected. One day, she explained that she adds apple cider vinegar to improve my health.
Apr 10, 2024
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The surprising ways your siblings and your health may be linked
Anybody who has worn a hand-me-down, shared a bathroom or survived a long car trip with a brother or a sister knows that siblings can affect your life in nearly every way possible.
Apr 10, 2024
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Ultra-processed foods found to pose risk for respiratory diseases
New research by SAHMRI and the University of Adelaide has shown a diet high in ultra-processed foods (UPF) significantly increases the risk of death from chronic respiratory diseases.
Apr 10, 2024
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