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Errors in disease diagnosis lead to nearly 800,000 deaths, disabilities in US each year: study
Misdiagnoses in the U.S. lead to hundreds of thousands of deaths and major disabilities each year, according to a recent report from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Maryland. Each year, an estimated 795,000 Americans become…
Workers who make synthetic quartz countertops may be at risk of lung disease
Tiny particles of dust produced while cutting, shaping and polishing synthetic quartz put workers making popular countertops at risk of a potentially deadly lung disease. Photo by Solomon Rodgers/Pixabay Workers making…
Breastfeeding ban: Georgia mother is told she can’t nurse her baby at waterpark, sparking debate
A Georgia mother said she was recently told she could not breastfeed her baby at a waterpark. Tiffany Francis described the incident in a public Facebook post, sparking debate about potential discrimination against nursing mothers who…
Increased step count linked to better health for people with heart failure
Health researchers took a novel approach to data by drawing on wearable step-counters to determine the health benefits for patients who have experienced heart failure. File photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo…
Tuberculosis at the border: Doctors issue warnings of ‘drug-resistant strains’
Cases of tuberculosis (TB) — an illness that kills more people than any other infectious disease — rose in the U.S. during 2022, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And some doctors are concerned that limitations of…
Study adds evidence of benefits of vegetarian diet for heart health
A review of 20 prior investigations found that folks who followed a vegetarian diet for six months, on average, saw improvements in cholesterol, blood sugar and body weight. Photo by RitaE/Pixabay As more people are…
Colorado reports its first West Nile virus case in humans this year
Colorado health authorities reported the first human case of West Nile virus in the state this year on Monday, as cases are confirmed across the nation. The Department of Public Health & Environment said the case was found in…
Study links high levels of cadmium to endometriosis
Twice as many women with slightly or moderately elevated levels of cadmium element wound up with endometriosis compared to women with the lowest levels, researchers say. Photo by unknownuserpanama/Pixabay Women are more…
Be well: Stop ‘summer sadness’ with these expert tips
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Summer is typically associated with carefree fun — but for some…
Women, minorities less likely to get statins to prevent heart disease
A recent study found that Black men and Hispanic women with high cholesterol are about 25% less likely than White men to get and take meds like Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Zocor (simvastatin) when they need them for prevention of heart…
Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef in Northeast sickens 16, hospitalizes 6
An outbreak of Salmonella linked to ground beef has sickened 16 people in the Northeast and hospitalized six others, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency said nine people who had taken ill…
Daily baby aspirin may raise risk of brain bleed without benefits
Researchers found the risk of brain bleeding while using low-dose aspirin outweighed any potential benefit against stroke for relatively healthy older adults -- that is, those with no history of heart disease or stroke. Photo by…
COVID air monitor from scientists can detect virus in indoor settings within 5 minutes
A research team said it is paving the way for an easier detection of virus variants within indoor spaces. Scientists have developed a novel air monitor with special technology that is said to quickly detect — within five minutes…
Many healthcare providers have limited knowledge of tick bite-related food allergy, CDC says
A CDC report released Thursday said many healthcare providers have limited knowledge of alpha-gal syndrome, a tick bite-associated meat allergy. Photo by Judy Gallagher/Wikimedia Commons A new CDC report Thursday shows…
Dementia-depression connection: Early sadness can lead to later cognitive issues, study finds
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). People who suffer from depression are more than twice as likely…
Cannabis poisonings rise with marijuana legalization, study says
Horticulturist Justin Sheffield inspects cannabis plants in a grow room at the Beleaf Medical Growing Facility in Earth City, Mo., in February, Missouri legalized recreational cannabis sales that month. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI…
Kids are behind on vaccines, heat wave raises heart attack risk, and ‘girl dinners’…
SUMMER SADNESS – Keep the "sunny blues" at bay with these expert tips. Continue reading… DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS – A finger-prick blood test could hold answers. Continue reading…‘A PERFECT STORM’ – Extreme heat and high…
Study: Wearable ultrasound scanner could detect breast cancer earlier
In hopes of improving the survival rate for breast cancer patients, MIT researchers designed a wearable ultrasound device that could allow women to detect tumors in early stages. Photo by Canan Dagdeviren…
CDC likely to recommend annual COVID booster shot, director says
The new director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that her agency would likely come out with guidance in the fall that Americans should get an annual COVID-19 booster shot. "We’re just on the…
Diabetes drug Metformin may help seniors recover from injury, illness
Researchers found that metformin -- a drug that has been around for more than a half-century to regulate blood sugar -- may have a different ability: It can target senescent cells that affect muscle function. Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI |…