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Hospital Deaths and Complication Rates Are Lower With Female Doctors
Both men and women have better health outcomes when they see a female doctor, a new study found.
April 22, 2024
Rat Urine Is Spreading a Life-Threatening Bacterial Illness in Humans and Dogs
New York City city reported 24 cases of leptospirosis in 2023, the highest case count ever, and 6 so far in 2024.
April 22, 2024
Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Eating Disorders
Atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema, is linked to anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder, according to research from Yale.
April 19, 2024
Severe Vision Problems Linked to Significantly Higher Suicide Risk
Blindness and other severe vision problems increase the risk of suicidal thinking, behavior, and death, according to a large new study.
April 19, 2024
Activist Groups Challenge Safety of Decaf Coffee
Methylene chloride, used to produce some types of decaffeinated coffee, has been linked to cancer. Environmental health advocacy groups want it banned.
April 19, 2024
Fake Botox Has Made People Sick in 9 States
At least 19 people have gotten sick from fake or mishandled Botox. These expert tips can help you stay safe.
April 18, 2024
Mentally Stimulating Work Can Help Ward Off Dementia
A new study identified the most and least mentally stimulating jobs and determined their link to cognitive decline and dementia.
April 18, 2024
Trader Joe’s Recalls Organic Basil Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in at Least 7 States
Trader Joe’s recalled Infinite Herbs organic basil on April 17 after illnesses were reported in at least 7 states.
April 18, 2024
Untreated High Blood Pressure Linked to Uterine Fibroids
Taking antihypertensive ACE inhibitors specifically appeared to lower the risk of developing uterine fibroids by almost 50 percent.
April 17, 2024
Exercising in the Evening May Offer the Biggest Boost in Heart Health
Physical activity in the evening, after dinner, may help reduce insulin resistance and prevent heart disease.
April 17, 2024
High Seafood Diet May Increase Exposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’
Diets rich in seafood may raise the risk of exposure to PFAS, chemicals found in innumerable products that pose risks to human health.
April 16, 2024
COVID-19 Vaccination Not Tied to Sudden Cardiac Death in Young People
While mRNA vaccines have caused rare cases of myocarditis, a CDC analysis found no connection between getting jabbed and sudden cardiac death.
April 16, 2024
Exercise May Improve Heart Health by Reducing Stress
The stress-busting benefits of exercise extend to the heart, and may be more pronounced for people with depression.
April 15, 2024
Gastroplasty Can Be More Affordable — and More Effective — Than Weight Loss Drugs
GLP-1 weight loss drugs cost more over time than a relatively new weight loss procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, finds a new study.
April 15, 2024
This Freezing Technique Could Be the Next Frontier in Breast Cancer Treatment
A new study shows that cryoablation, already used to treat small breast cancer tumors in people ineligible for surgery, also works to freeze and kill larger cancerous tumors.
April 12, 2024
Racial Discrimination in Midlife Linked to Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study links midlife racial discrimination among Black Americans to increased Alzheimer's biomarkers, highlighting the health impact of racism.
April 12, 2024
We Should Be Eating More Tasty Little ‘Forage Fish,’ Study Finds
Tinned fish like sardines and anchovies are high in omega-3 fatty acids and have lower levels of mercury compared with fish like salmon and tuna.
April 11, 2024
New UTI Vaccine Is a Mouth Spray That Tastes Like Pineapple
The oral Uromune vaccine may help prevent chronic UTIs, according to initial results from a long-term study.
April 11, 2024
Certain Sleeping Patterns Linked to Greater Disease Risk, Study Finds
Certain sleeping styles appear to increase the odds of developing heart disease, diabetes, or cancer, according to new research.
April 10, 2024
FDA Approves Iloperidone (Fanapt) for Adult Bipolar 1 Disorder Treatment
Already approved for schizophrenia, this antipsychotic medication is now approved for adults with bipolar 1 disorder.
April 10, 2024