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People with long COVID exhibit structural changes in brain, scans show
COVID-19 induced a specific pattern of microscopic structural changes in various brain regions of people with long COVID, researchers found. Photo by Mitrey/Pixabay…
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2 deaths, 45 hospitalizations linked to salmonella outbreak in cantaloupe, pre-cut fruit
Salmonella seen under a microscope. File Photo courtesy of James Archer/Public Health Image Library for CDC A salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut…
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Holiday food brings higher risk of food poisoning if safety ignored, experts warn
Food safety is particularly important as people prepare for holiday festivities, poison control center experts warn. Keeping raw meats, poultry and seafood separate from other food…
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New type of bacterial infection could be behind recent dog illnesses, researchers say
Genetic sequencing of samples from 70 infected dogs from New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Massachusetts has revealed a previously unknown bacterium, researchers from the New…
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AI tool assesses cancer risk in people who have never smoked
The "CXR-Lung-Risk" AI program evaluates routine chest X-ray images, looking for patterns associated with lung cancer, researchers said. Photo by Anna Shvets/Pexels…
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Environmental contaminants linked to higher breast cancer rates in urban vs. rural areas
Researchers found that people living in counties with poor environmental quality had about 11 more cases of breast cancer per 100,000 residents, compared to counties with good…
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Many seniors lack follow-up care after serious fall with head trauma
Even if patients who have suffered serious falls manage to see a doctor after their ER discharge, they often get no guidance on how to prevent another fall, researchers said. Photo…
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Researchers identify quercetin as possible cause of ‘red wine headaches’
Quercetin, a flavanol found in fruits and vegetables, appears to be what causes headaches in some people, researchers say, Photo by Maria Orlova/Pexels Countless corks…
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AI may diagnose autism in children much earlier, study says
1 of 2 | A novel artificial intelligence system could diagnose autism much earlier in children, according to research to be presented this week at the annual meeting of…
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Minimally invasive procedure may restore sense of smell after COVID-19
Researchers say a 10-minute procedure called a stellate ganglion block can stimulate the autonomic nervous system. Photo by Dana Tentis/Pexels A minimally invasive…
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