Water bead-related ER visits among kids rose over 130% between 2021 and 2022: Study
(NEW YORK) -- Pediatric water bead-related emergency room visits increased over 130% in one year, a new study published in The American Journal of... Read More.
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Why the Summer Olympic Games in Paris may have been a COVID success story
(NEW YORK) -- As the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris came to an end this weekend, most of the conversation surrounded the number... Read More.
WHO declares mpox a public health emergency as newer strain spreads in Africa
(NEW YORK) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox to be a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on Wednesday"Today, the Emergency... Read More.
More people are dying from dementia, according to new study
(NEW YORK) -- Deaths from dementia have tripled in just 21 years, according to a new study published in The Primary Care Companion for... Read More.
Routine blood tests are not reliable for diagnosing long COVID, study finds
(NEW YORK) -- Current routine blood tests are not a reliable way of diagnosing long COVID, according to a new study.The researchers, who published... Read More.
What to know about biological aging and maintaining your health as you grow older
(NEW YORK) -- A growing body of research suggests that age is more than just a number.Regardless of how many birthdays you've celebrated, your... Read More.
More than half of US states reporting very high COVID activity levels: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- More than half of U.S. states are reporting "very high" levels of COVID activity as the virus continues to spread and... Read More.
Five diagnosed with Legionnaires disease in New Hampshire, health officials say
(NEW YORK) -- Authorities warned residents of Lincoln, New Hampshire, to monitor themselves for symptoms of Legionnaires' disease after five people fell ill in... Read More.
At least three deaths amid listeria outbreak linked to Boars Head deli meat recall
(NEW YORK) -- A third death has been reported in connection to a multi-state outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that has been linked to... Read More.
Artificial sweetener erythritol could elevate heart disease risk, preliminary research suggests
(NEW YORK) -- A new study suggests a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from drinks and baked goods to gum and candy could... Read More.
COVID was 10th leading cause of death in 2023, down from 4th in 2022: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 has significantly fallen as a leading cause of death in the U.S. for the first time since the pandemic began,... Read More.
COVID is now 10th leading cause of death in 2023, down from 4th in 2022: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 has significantly fallen as a leading cause of death in the U.S. for the first time since the pandemic began,... Read More.
