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PFAS can suppress white blood cell's ability to destroy invaders
In a new study, researchers found that the PFAS chemical GenX suppresses the neutrophil respiratory burst—the method white blood cells known as neutrophils use to kill invading pathogens. The study is an important first ...
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Being bullied is associated with mental distress and suicide attempts in teens
Some forms of bullying are significantly correlated with feeling sad or hopeless and attempting suicide, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by John Rovers of Drake University, ...
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Music beats beeps: Researchers find redesigned medical alarms can better alert staff and improve patient experience
Changing the tune of hospital medical devices could improve public health, according to researchers at McMaster University and Vanderbilt University.
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Being declared dead when you're still alive—why these very rare events occur
An 82-year-old woman who was recently pronounced dead at a New York nursing home was later discovered to be alive by funeral home staff. This follows a similar incident in Iowa where a 66-year-old woman with early-onset dementia ...
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Learning about the health risks of vaping can encourage young vapers to rethink their habit
Vaping is most prevalent in Canada among 15- to 24-year-olds, and has significantly increased since e-cigarettes with nicotine were legalized in 2018. Ensuring that young people understand the health risks involved may help ...
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Secondary crises now greatest threat to life after earthquakes, says researcher
The death toll from the Turkey and Syria earthquakes has continued to climb, with more than 37,000 lives lost. This staggering number is likely to grow even higher over coming days as the rubble is cleared. The disaster is ...
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All that texting and scrolling leads to a rise in 'tech neck'
Technology can be a pain in the neck, leading to what's known as "tech neck," chronic pain that results from prolonged use of mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices.
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Video: What is cardiogenic shock?
Cardiogenic shock is a condition where the heart is too weak to pump blood and oxygen to the brain and organs. Fatal if not treated immediately, the condition affects approximately 50,000 people in the U.S.
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Could buccal massage—the latest celebrity beauty trend—make you look older, not younger?
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reportedly had it before marrying Prince Harry. Jennifer Lopez is also apparently a fan. We're talking about a type of facial called a "buccal massage".
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Survivors of Utah's eugenic sterilization program still alive in 2023
At least 830 men, women and children were coercively sterilized in Utah, approximately 54 of whom may still be alive. They were victims of a sterilization program that lasted for fifty years in the state and targeted people ...
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Lingering symptoms are common after COVID hospitalization
About half of adults treated at hospitals for COVID-19 have experienced lingering symptoms, financial difficulties, or physical limitations months after being discharged, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
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Halt the salt: 5 ways to cut down on sodium and improve your heart health
It's a fact: Americans love salty foods—from hot dogs and pizza to popcorn and chips. Studies show people in the U.S. are among the world's largest consumers of salt: About 90% of children and adults eat too much of it, ...
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DNA damage levels similar in vapers and smokers, study finds
E-cigarettes—used regularly by more than 10% of U.S. teens and more than 3% of adults—were once pitched as a healthy alternative to tobacco cigarettes. But research increasingly links the use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, ...
Feb 14, 2023
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Quick and easy ready meals not the best for us—or the planet
A new study from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute has found that ready meals are not only not as nutritious as home cooked meals, but also have a higher carbon footprint.
Feb 14, 2023
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How worried should the world be about bird flu in humans?
A highly infectious strain of avian influenza is tearing through commercial and backyard poultry flocks, causing egg prices to rise as sick chickens are culled across the United States.
Feb 14, 2023
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US Preventive Services Task Force reaffirms recommendation against genital herpes screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against routine screening for genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) among asymptomatic adults and adolescents. This recommendation forms the basis of a final recommendation ...
Feb 14, 2023
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Epidemiologist answers questions about the bivalent booster
When vaccines for COVID-19 rolled out in late 2020, people of all ages rushed to get in line. We flaunted our vaccination cards on social media and helped find appointments for friends and family.
Feb 14, 2023
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How do blood tests work? Medical laboratory scientists explain the pathway from blood draw to diagnosis and treatment
Medical laboratory testing is the heartbeat of medicine. It provides critical data for physicians to diagnose and treat disease, dating back thousands of years. Unfortunately, laboratory medicine as a field is poorly understood ...
Feb 14, 2023
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Five things research can teach us about having better sex, according to a sex therapist
Sex can be wonderful, but it can also be tricky. Science may be the furthest thing from your mind when you're getting intimate with someone. But actually, there's a lot we can learn from science when it comes to sex.
Feb 14, 2023
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