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Patients with endometriosis may have greater risk of complications with hysterectomy
A recent study found the incidence of all postoperative complications after hysterectomy was about 1.7% higher in patients with endometriosis. Photo by unknownuserpanama/Pixabay…
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Paxlovid doesn’t cut risk of long COVID, study finds
Nearly 9,600 veterans given Paxlovid had about the same risk of most post-COVID side effects as vets not treated with the antiviral med, according to a new study. Photo by…
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Tai chi may help boost cognitive health for seniors
Researchers found that tai chi classes helped older adults improve their subtle problems with cognition (memory and thinking skills). It also helped them with a fundamental…
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Barbie Halloween costumes bring risk of skating injuries
Barbie on in-line skates will be a popular Halloween costume, but doctors warn about being careful and avoiding a wealth of possible injuries. Photo courtesy of Party City…
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FDA warns to stop using eyedrops amid unsanitary manufacturing conditions
Twenty-six eye care products are part of the alert. Contaminated products have the potential to cause eye infection and blindness because drugs applied to the eye can bypass some of…
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DIY air filter outperforms air purifiers at removing airborne viruses
A filter crafted with common hardware store supplies outperformed pricey off-the-shelf air filters in tests performed at an advanced EPA chamber that simulates real-world…
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Rising summer temperatures could triple U.S. heat-related deaths
A new study estimates that by mid-century the United States will see heat-related deaths more than triple if greenhouse gas emissions are allowed to rise unchecked. File Photo by…
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Cosco Jump, Spin & Play Activity Centers recalled after injuries reported
The recall follows 141 reports about detached straps, and 38 minor injuries, ranging from bumps to scratches. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
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Study: Intermittent fasting effective alternative for weight loss
A new study says that time-restrictive eating could be an effective weight loss method. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Researchers at the University of…
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High triglycerides linked to lower risk for dementia
Those with triglycerides in the "high-normal" or moderately high range were less likely to develop dementia, versus their peers with lower triglyceride levels, a new study found.…
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