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Closing toilet lid doesn’t stop spread of germs during flush, study finds
The only effective way of reducing the spread of virus was through disinfection of the toilet, toilet water and nearby surfaces, researchers report. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
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Sleep quality, energy levels, stress may predict migraine onset
Poor perceived sleep quality, lower-than-usual quality of sleep and lower-than-usual energy levels are associated with a morning migraine, according to a new study. Photo by Adobe…
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Red Cross doubles down on plea for donations during blood shortage
A series of severe winter storms this month have exacerbated an already bad situation, as a shortage of lifesaving donated blood continues, the American Red Cross said. File…
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FDA issues new warning about tianeptine ‘gas station heroin’
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to buy or use "gas station heroin" or tianeptine products, including Neptune's Fix, following reports of "seizures, loss of…
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Illinois moves to ban Red No. 3, other harmful food additives
The Illinois Food Safety Act would ban brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, proylparaben, red dye no. 3 and titanium dioxide, an additive used and approved for to brighten…
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10-year study evaluates prostate cancer treatments, side effects
A new study tracked 10-year outcomes and treatment side effects for nearly 2,500 men first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2011 and 2012. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Strange vision problems may indicate Alzheimer’s disease
In 94% of cases, people experiencing posterior cortical atrophy went on to develop Alzheimer's disease, researchers found. The remaining 6% developed other dementias such as Lewy…
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American Lung Association criticizes Biden for not finalizing menthol cigarette ban
In its report, the American Lung Association highlighted four key actions for President Joe Biden and Congress to take in 2024. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The…
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Heart disease remains top cause of death in U.S., but death rates have fallen
Death rates from heart disease have declined 60% since the 1950s, AHA experts noted. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Heart disease remains the United States' top…
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Mislabeled cookies recalled after New York man dies
A Connecticut-based food chain is recalling their Vanilla Florentine Cookies after a New York resident with an allergy ate them and died at a party. Photo courtesy of Stew Leonards…
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