Could your patient be going vegan this month? Veganuary is a nonprofit organization that encourages people to take a pledge to live a vegan lifestyle for the month of January—and this pledge is gaining popularity. As a consequence of environmental ...
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Machines can be trained to outperform humans when it comes to catching breast tumors on mammograms, a new study suggests. Researchers at Google and ...
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Machines can be trained to outperform humans when it comes to catching breast tumors on mammograms, a new study suggests. Researchers at Google and several universities ...
An unidentified form of viral pneumonia has struck several dozen people in the Chinese city of Wuhan, sparking concerns that the country may be facing an outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Back in 2002 and 2003, SARS spread to 26 ...
The number of patients infected in an unexplained pneumonia cluster in the Chinese city Wuhan jumped from 27 to 44, with questions swirling around not only about what pathogen is sickening people, but also how patients were exposed. Wuhan's health ...
By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter. FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A study of over 1 million urine drug tests from across the United States shows soaring rates of use of methamphetamines and fentanyl, often used together in potentially lethal ...
A mysterious outbreak of a viral pneumonia that's been linked to a food market in central China has sickened at least 44, according to health authorities, with at least 11 of the cases considered critical. The Wuhan city health commission said those listed as ...
The Trump administration has announced a crackdown on e-cigarette flavors popular with children, such as fruit and mint. However, tobacco and menthol flavors remain untouched. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the policy in a ...
Just as health officials predicted, flu activity picked up significantly over the holidays. Forty-five states plus Puerto Rico are now seeing widespread activity, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source reported today — a big jump ...
(Reuters Health) - People with mental illness get screened for cancer at much lower rates than the general population, which may contribute to higher rates of cancer deaths among the mentally ill, researchers say. In a review of 47 previous studies covering ...
In today's FluView update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), officials said flu activity is high and on the rise across much of the United States. "CDC estimates that so far this season there have been at least 6.4 million flu illnesses, ...
Hong Kong authorities have activated a newly created "serious response" level as fears spread about a mysterious infectious disease that may have been brought back by visitors to a mainland Chinese city. By. The Associated Press. January 3, 2020, 8:50 ...
The holiday decorations have been stowed away (right?), and now it's time to look ahead to 2020. Entering the new year is an excellent opportunity to start with a clean slate and adjust some of our behaviors. The most common New Year's resolutions are ...
The Mediterranean and DASH diets are ranked as the two best overall diets by U.S. News & World Report. Experts say the diets are the easiest to follow and have the most flexibility. The diets center on whole foods and heart-healthy fats. Want your diet plan ...
This flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades, according to the United States' top infectious disease doctor. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, said while it's impossible to predict how the ...
FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Skin creams and cosmetics can sometimes produce rashes instead of a beautiful complexion, but why has been a mystery until now. A new study suggests that some chemicals in these products remove natural fats ...
Toxic side effects of chemotherapy have been a concern across cancer care, as researchers look for ways to minimize the doses needed to kill cancer cells—and keep them at bay—to limit both both short- and long-term effects, such as hair loss or ...
Doctors believe a health supplement is to blame for a 23-year-old Texas woman's sudden, acute liver failure. Emily Goss said that in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, she had each day been taking about four pills containing an herbal supplement meant ...
The peak of flu season can come anytime between late December and February, but Californians are already being hit hard with flu outbreaks. By Paige Austin, Patch Staff. Jan 3, 2020 6:35 pm PT ...
AP. In this 2018 file photo, a nurse prepares a flu shot at the Salvation Army in Atlanta. Even though it's late in the season, it's not too late to get a flu shot. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File). Comment. By Emily Bamforth, cleveland.com. CLEVELAND, Ohio ...
Cardio exercise, which includes activities like running, biking and jogging, is often thought of as crucial to heart health and weight loss. Yet evidence continues to mount that cardio is very good for brain health, too. Indeed, a new study from the German Center ...
Three people have died in Alabama from the flu this season, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. Since late October, there have been three non-pediatric deaths caused by the flu, said Burnestine Taylor, Medical Officer for Disease Control ...
A Coppell ISD fifth-grader has died after contracting the flu. In a statement, superintendent Brad Hunt said that 10-year-old Jaxon Campbell, a student at Austin Elementary School, died Dec. 27 while visiting relatives during winter break. Hunt said Jaxon had ...
It's common for people to focus on their health at the start of the year. But few consider the wellbeing of the microbes that live inside the human gut — the microbiome — which are vital to an individual's good health. How important are these bacteria? There are ...
By applying machine learning to the analysis of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), a team led by scientists from Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center has developed a new method to noninvasively identify colorectal cancer (CRC) patients and predict their ...
A statewide crackdown on opioid prescribing appears to be working, even ahead of enforcement plans that would penalize doctors who dole out too many addictive painkillers. New opioid prescriptions have declined 33% since 2016 for Minnesotans who ...
More than 100,000 laboratory-confirmed cases of the flu were reported in New York each of the last two flu seasons. But, neither season saw more than 8,600 cases before New Year's Day. This season, there were 22,763 cases in New York as of Dec.
MILWAUKEE, WI — Flu season is underway, and all regions of the country are seeing elevated levels of the illness. Government health officials say there have already been at least 4.6 million illnesses, 39,000 hospitalizations and 2,100 deaths from the flu.
Politicians must act to tackle air pollution, the co-author of a study linking it to poor bone health has urged. Past studies have found associations between air pollution—including particulate matter as well as ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide—and ...
Newly released data from health technology company Kinsa Health revealed that the peach state is the sickest in the nation with 7.78% of the population falling ill. Residents are experiencing symptoms like cough, fever and body aches as they battle the flu.
FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Air pollution not only raises the risk of lung cancer, stroke and respiratory diseases, but it is also bad for your bones, a new study suggests. The study, done in India, looked at more than 3,700 people from 28 villages ...
If you have a long list of new year's resolutions, try taking on just one new habit a month. It will help. by Kim Larson; Saturday, January 4, 2020 1:30am; Life. Happy New Year! We're notorious for making new year's resolutions in January — most of which are ...
Breast milk depots are expanding in Wisconsin, helping a milk bank near Chicago supply birth centers in Madison and elsewhere with pasteurized milk for fragile babies whose mothers don't have adequate supply. Meanwhile, a raw breast milk exchange ...
Fresh fruits and vegetables are good for you and your gut microbes. Credit: Teri Virbickis/Shutterstock.com. It's common for people to focus on their health at the start of the year. But few consider the well being of the microbes that live inside the human ...
In 2019, 23-year-old Emily Goss was a like a lot of people. She believed in supplements because they are a $35 billion industry exempt from FDA oversight since 1994, when President Clinton signed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act for his ...
Happy New Year! I hope everybody had a terrific holiday season and you are looking forward to a happy and healthy new year. Some of you may have had the opportunity to spend more time with a loved one and noticed that they are struggling with some ...
The NHS could deliver blood samples and chemo kits by drone, under new proposals. Transport planners are bidding for the first UK trials using the devices to carry packages between hospitals, GP surgeries and hospital labs. Medics said the technology ...
(CNN) This flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades, according to the United States' top infectious disease doctor. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, said while it's impossible to predict ...
Forget your gym membership. It's time to get some theater tickets. According to a new study, conducted in England and published in the BMJ last month, the arts aren't just enjoyable – they might keep you from dying too soon. For the study, researchers asked ...
AP. In this 2018 file photo, a nurse prepares a flu shot. Even though it's mid-season, it's not too late to get a flu shot. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File). Comment. By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com. Three flu-related deaths have been confirmed in Alabama, ...
Photo (c) Imgorthand - Getty Images Many parents worry about their children's health, particularly when it comes to childhood obesity. Now, a new study conducted by researchers from St. Michael's Hospital has found an interesting way to help reduce that risk ...
BEIJING: Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) system which can help identify patients with bowel cancer, an advance that may help predict the severity of the malignant disease. The noninvasive method was described in a study, ...
Collaborative work using CRISPR genome editing to address the burden of genetic neuromuscular diseases flourishes across Duke. artist rendition of microbiology in action inside a cell. The Duke Center for Advanced Genomic Technologies aims to ...
Anuja Vaidya (Twitter) - 3 hours ago Print | Email. As of Dec. 27, 2019, 55 people had died and 2,506 had been hospitalized due to e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury, according to CDC data. Vaping hospitalizations have been reported ...
Allergic reactions in the skin can be caused by many different chemical compounds found in creams, cosmetics, and other topical consumer products, but how they trigger the reaction has remained somewhat mysterious. A new study suggests the way some ...
Gordon Jones, the father of U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, died last week after a battle with dementia, the senator's office said. In a statement released through the Alabama chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, Jones called his father his "hero." Gordon Jones, 88 ...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Gordon Jones, the father of U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, died last week after a battle with dementia, the senator's office said. In a statement released through the Alabama chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, Jones called his father his ...
NEW YORK — Here's the last New Year's health resolution you might ever need: resolve to stop eating added sugar. While you might think you're not eating much sugar, chances are you're eating a lot more than you realise. Added sugar lurks in nearly 70 ...
A study revealed that kids between the ages of 10-12 are more likely to take decisions to switch to healthy eating habits after watching cooking shows featuring healthy food items. The study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior ...
WASHINGTON: Diabetes is an independent risk factor for the development of heart failure, according to a study which demonstrates that even without a cardiac structural abnormality, diabetic patients are at an increased chances of cardiac arrest. According to ...
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