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Brain-computer interfaces restore communication in patients with ALS
New brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are being developed to restore communication for folks who have been robbed by paralysis of the power of speech. Photo by stevepb/Pixabay Many people with Lou Gehrig's disease, also…
Twenty-six sickened in 11 states in salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning the American public that more than two dozen people have been sickened across 11 states as part of a salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles. Out of the 26…
Eyes scans may detect Parkinson’s years before diagnosis
Eye scan data -- a field called "oculomics" -- have previously revealed signs of other neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia, as well as risk of high blood pressure; heart disease,…
Babies, young child exposed to more screen time linked with developmental delays: Study
"iPad kids," or babies and young children who have access to more screen time have a higher likelihood of developmental delays, according to a new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association of Pediatrics (JAMA).…
Arthritis could affect 1 billion people by 2050
The study found that arthritis cases increased rapidly over the past three decades because of aging, population growth and obesity. Photo by PeachMoon/Pixabay The degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis affects 15% of the…
Be well: 6 tips to preserve your knees as long as possible after an arthritis diagnosis
About one in four U.S. adults has been diagnosed with arthritis, according to the CDC — and the knee is the joint that is most commonly affected. With arthritis of the knee, the cartilage gradually breaks down until bone is rubbing…
Heart attack survivors who skip daily aspirin may have higher risk of recurrence
Those who don't take daily low-dose aspirin consistently after a heart attack are more likely to have another heart attack, stroke or die compared with their counterparts who consistently take aspirin, a new study shows. Photo by…
Doctors urge vaccinations ahead of this year’s flu season, which could be ‘fairly…
After last year’s "tripledemic" of RSV, flu and COVID reportedly overwhelmed health systems, experts are looking ahead to the 2023-2024 winter season and offering predictions. During the 2022-2023 flu season, the CDC estimates there…
Most American stroke patients face delays in getting treatment
About 73% of U.S. stroke patients had to wait for over two hours -- or beyond the goal that experts have set for stroke transfers, a new study found. Photo by lagrafika/Pixabay When people suffering a stroke need a transfer…
Vapes disguised as school supplies worry authorities and prompt warnings as items pour into US from…
Authorities are warning parents and teachers to be on the lookout for drugs that don’t always look like drugs, especially as a new school year gets underway. For example, there are vapes disguised as school supplies — highlighters in…
Prior Omicron infection may not protect against future COVID-19 infection
A new study of 750 vaccinated seniors living in retirement homes and long-term care facilities found that those infected during the first Omicron wave were actually more vulnerable to reinfection with a later wave. File Photo by Debbie…
FDA approves first maternal vaccine to prevent RSV, Pfizer’s single-dose Abrysvo
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first vaccine for pregnant women to prevent RSV in infants, the agency announced on Monday. Abrysvo has been approved as a maternal vaccine to prevent lower respiratory tract…
Adult vaccines including shingles, pneumonia may protect against Alzheimer’s
Prior vaccination with the shingles vaccine, pneumococcus vaccine or the tetanus and diphtheria shot, with or without an added pertussis vaccine, are associated with a 25% to 30% reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to…
COVID-19 patients face increased health risks for up to 2 years, study finds
People who contracted COVID-19 will be at a heightened risk for developing health problems, according to the results of a new study published Monday. The study, published in Nature Medicine, analyzed the health records of nearly…
Many aging Americans live alone with cognitive impairment
A large number of older Americans are at risk for medication mix-ups, unsafe driving, wandering and missing important medical appointments. Photo by Gerd Altmann/Pixabay An estimated 26 million Americans 50 and older live…
These adult vaccines could reduce seniors’ risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds: ‘Heightened immune…
Getting vaccinated against shingles, pneumonia and other illnesses could potentially reduce adults’ risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.…
Ask a doc: 25 burning questions about AI and health care answered by an expert
As artificial intelligence continues to move into the health care arena — showing up everywhere from ultrasound screenings to drug development to doctors’ offices — some patients may be uncertain, curious or concerned about how it will…
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
Diagnoses of early-onset cancers — those affecting people 50 and younger — spiked between 2010 and 2019, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open this week. The fastest-growing type was gastrointestinal cancer, which rose…
Maryland health officials report positive case of ‘locally acquired’ malaria
Health officials in Maryland say that a positive case of "locally acquired" malaria was detected in the National Capital Region. The Maryland Department of Health said it confirmed and reported the malaria case. It said that the…
Blue light-filtering glasses may not protect eyes
New research review suggests blue light-filtering glasses probably make no difference to eye strain, eye health or sleep quality, at least in the short term. Photo by Alexandr Borecký/Pixabay Heavy screen users often buy…