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Deep belly fat could predict Alzheimer's disease decades ahead of symptoms

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:06 -0500

People who are obese and harbor deep belly fat are at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease-specific proteins in the brain up to 20 years before the earliest dementia symptoms, a new study suggests.

Narcan vending machines help communities save fentanyl users' lives

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 05:00:07 -0500

New vending machines have been cropping up around the country as innovative public health tools to combat overdose deaths from fentanyl -- a potent synthetic opioid, or painkiller, that can be extremely addictive.

CDC, FDA probe tainted cucumbers that sickened 68 people in 19 states

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:23:53 -0500

Federal and state health officials said Friday they are working to track down more information about a Salmonella outbreak traced to Mexican-grown cucumbers that sickened 68 people in 19 states.

Costco brand eggs due to salmonella danger recalled in five states

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 21:02:47 -0500

Handsome Brooks Farms on Wednesday recalled its 24-count Kirkland Signature organic pasture-raised eggs due to potential salmonella contamination in five states.

Biden administration wants to cover weight-loss prescriptions under Medicare, Medicaid

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:42:55 -0500

Medicare and Medicaid would be required to cover weight loss drug prescriptions for millions of obese Americans under plans announced by the Biden administration Tuesday.

Opioid-free surgery can treat pain at physical, emotional levels

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:05:40 -0500

Opioid-free surgery can address both physical and emotional well-being through effective anesthesia and complementary pain-management techniques.

Infant dead, 10 ill due to Yu Shang Food Listeria contamination

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:15:23 -0500

A Listeria outbreak tied to recalled Yu Shang Food products has claimed the life of an infant and caused at least 10 others to take ill.

CDC confirms first child in United States infected with bird flu

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:46:18 -0500

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first child in the United States contracted avian influenza H5 virus infection.

FDA finds 'black mold-like substance,' bacteria-tainted water at Tom's of Maine facility

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:33:36 -0500

Tom's of Maine has received a warning from the Food and Drug Administration about a "black mold-like substance," as well as bacteria in the water, at the Sanford factory where its toothpaste is made.

Trump taps Dr. Oz for Medicare/Medicaid administrator

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:59:22 -0500

TV personality and former Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz would lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as the new administrator if approved.

Coronary calcium score shown as strong, non-invasive predictor of heart attacks

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:07 -0500

Predicting who is at high risk for a heart attack or death may be as simple as obtaining a person's coronary artery calcium score -- a noninvasive way to measure plaque buildup, a new study indicates.

Trump chooses RFK Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:10:23 -0500

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is his choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

Measles cases up 20% globally as vaccinations decline

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:05:46 -0500

Measles is making a comeback, with cases up more than 20% across the globe to more than 10.3 million over the last year, the World Health Organization and the U,S, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday

E. coli cases climb to 104 in deadly outbreak linked to slivered onions served at McDonald's

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:08:49 -0500

A deadly E. coli outbreak connected to slivered onions served in McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers across the country has sickened at least 104 people, federal health officials said.

Eczema risk seems to increase from polluted air, study finds

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:00:07 -0500

Living in places with more air pollution raises the risk of eczema, a chronic condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin, a new study suggests.

Costco recalls nearly 80,000 pounds of butter due to possible mislabeling

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:31:56 -0500

Costco voluntarily recalled 79,200 pounds of two types of its store-brand butter over the past month because their labels may not have said the products contain milk.

Study: Deaths from cardiovascular disease surge among adults 25-64 in rural areas

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:39:14 -0500

Deaths from cardiovascular disease have surged among adults ages 25 to 64 living in rural areas, a new study shows.

FDA says commonly used decongestant 'not effective,' proposes removal

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:52:29 -0500

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined commonly used oral phenylephrine is "not effective" and has proposed its removal from over-the-counter nasal decongestants.

Additional case of new mpox strain detected in Britain for a total of four

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:31:05 -0500

An additional case of a new strain of mpox has been detected in Britain, bringing the total number of infections in the country to four.

Excessive daytime sleepiness can lead to dementia, study indicates

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:10:39 -0500

Experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness as an older adult can spell dire consequences that ultimately may lead to full-blown dementia, according to a new study funded by the National Institute on Aging.

Two additional cases of new mpox strain diagnosed in Britain

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:36:48 -0500

Two additional cases of a new strain of mpox have been detected in Britain, national health officials said Monday, less than a week after the first case was announced to the public.

Study tracks Americans' 'stubborn' mistrust of science behind COVID-19 vaccines

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:43:23 -0500

A new study indicates what researchers describe as an ongoing "stubborn mistrust" in science among the American public as it relates to COVID-19 vaccines.

Final phase for polio vaccinations resumes in northern Gaza

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 16:49:25 -0400

The third and final phase of polio vaccinations is underway in the northern Gaza strip after being postponed due to a lack of access and safety concerns, UNICEF announced on Friday.

Have chronic low back pain? Try virtual yoga, study suggests

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:33:48 -0400

Virtual yoga can be a successful and accessible way to manage chronic low back pain -- a common ailment with major consequences, a new study suggests.