Health informatics
It's hunting season: Keep safety in your sights
Hunting season has begun in many parts of the United States, with millions of Americans heading into the woods in hopes of bagging a big buck.
Dec 5, 2023
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Health
Benefits of running in the cold outweigh warm weather running, says expert
Some year-round runners dread plunging temperatures, but according to recent research, the benefits of running in the cold weather outweigh warm weather running—and could help you burn bad fat, lose more weight, and make ...
Nov 27, 2023
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Surgery
First-of-its-kind splatter study examines infection control during oral surgery
A first-of-its-kind study from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry examined the patterns of splatter contamination created by rotary instruments and irrigation during oral surgery. This study is the first to examine ...
Nov 17, 2023
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Health
The hidden costs of engineered stone countertops
I renovated my kitchen two years ago, and now I can't help but wonder: Is someone sick or dying because of my design choices?
Oct 10, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
COVID-19 pandemic saw major increase in children and adolescents attempting suicide by poison, study finds
The rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children and adolescents ages 10-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 30% during 2021—the COVID-19 pandemic's first full year—compared with 2019, a new ...
Apr 20, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Physicians should be on alert for group A strep as cases experience historic rise, says study
The U.S. experienced an unprecedented number of group A streptococcal infections in children from October to December 2022, which should alert physicians to check for the potentially deadly infectious disease as the country ...
Apr 6, 2023
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Health
Q&A: Five questions about MRI
I suffered an injury while working out and my primary care physician ordered an X-ray. However, after reviewing the results, my doctor recommended that I have an MRI. I am a very anxious person. Can you explain more about ...
Feb 10, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Can mandatory cognitive testing for older drivers help prevent car crashes?
New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that motor vehicle collisions decreased after Japan implemented a mandatory cognitive screening test for older drivers when they renewed their ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Health
Tough new labeling law for sesame prompts companies to add it to their products
Call it a good idea that seems to have backfired: A tough new labeling law that requires even the smallest amount of sesame be listed on food products has instead spurred some companies to add it to their products.
Dec 22, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Flu levels high, vaccination rates low among pregnant women
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity around the nation is increasing. Vaccination can help prevent serious illness, especially in high-risk groups, like pregnant women, but the CDC ...
Dec 6, 2022
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