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Researchers identify new antibiotic-resistant strain of E. coli in China
A new, more virulent version of E. coli was found to be behind two E. coli outbreaks at a children's hospital in China, according to a new study. Photo courtesy of U.S. Centers for…
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1 in 10 cases of dementia may be misdiagnosed liver cirrhosis, study finds
Misdiagnosis as dementia may be delaying treatment of hepatic encephalopathy for far too many. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A new study of aging U.S. veterans…
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Nearly 6 million U.S. women became pregnant due to sexual violence
Nearly 6 million U.S. women have become pregnant as a result of rape or sexual coercion, researchers reported recently in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Photo by Adobe…
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Many people hide illness to avoid missing work, socializing
About three in four people (75%) had either hidden an infectious illness from others at least once or might do so in the future. Photo by flockine/Pixabay A disturbing…
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Boost in cardio fitness may cut risk of prostate cancer
Photo by William Choquette/Pexels Even small increases in a man's cardio fitness can significantly reduce his risk of developing prostate cancer, researchers report. An…
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Injected antipsychotics may be more effective against schizophrenia than pills
A recent study found that injected antipsychotic meds -- which provide continuous treatment from two weeks up to six months -- were 75% more effective in reducing rehospitalization,…
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Wearable devices may predict preterm births, study says
1 of 3 | A noninvasive wearable device may be able to predict preterm births by monitoring changes in maternal heart rate variability, a new study suggests. Photo by…
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Study links radon to increased risk of stroke
1 of 2 | Many smoke detectors also are equipped to measure radon in a home's air. A new study ties higher levels of radon with the chance of suffering a stroke. Photo…
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Biogen discontinues Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm
Biogen will return the rights to Aduhelm to Neurimmune, the private firm that invented it, the company said. Photo by MART PRODUCTION/Pexels Biogen, maker of the…
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Study shows how fasting may reduce inflammation
Long hours without eating appears to trigger a rise in a blood chemical called arachidonic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties, researchers said. Photo by Adobe…
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