Methylmercury (MeHg) is a well-known neurotoxin that can impact brain development, particularly in utero. A series of new studies from researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) indicate that exposure ...
Dec 2, 2021
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The number of young adults dying from stroke—particularly men—has been rising over the past decade, according to new research, which also finds Black, Native American and Alaskan Native adults are dying at higher rates ...
Nov 15, 2021
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(HealthDay)—Among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a concomitant diagnosis of COVID-19 is associated with significantly higher rates of in-hospital mortality, according to a study published ...
Nov 8, 2021
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Tonga's main island will go into lockdown for a week after the South Pacific nation reported its first case of the coronavirus, the government said Monday.
Nov 1, 2021
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(HealthDay)—It's often called luster dust, and it can add some sparkle to your cake decorations. But health officials warn it also might contain poisonous heavy metals that are not meant to be eaten.
Oct 29, 2021
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Although COVID infections are currently low or in decline in most western countries aside from the UK, there's still a long way to go before the threat of the pandemic is over. A big concern this winter is if there's a resurgence ...
Oct 15, 2021
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The tiny Pacific nation of Palau has emerged as one of the world's most vaccinated places with more than 99 percent of the eligible population fully protected against COVID-19, according to data released Thursday.
Oct 14, 2021
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(HealthDay)—Maple Island Inc. announced Friday that it has recalled three lots of Parent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal because of elevated levels of arsenic in the products.
Oct 13, 2021
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New research warns that the United States could experience a severe influenza outbreak after public health measures like face masks and social distancing are lifted. These measures have protected people from COVID-19 and ...
Oct 8, 2021
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Despite having the highest vaccination rates in the country, there are constant reminders for most New England states of just how vicious the delta variant of COVID-19 is.
Oct 3, 2021
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