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What Illinois residents should know, following the first US death from bird virus
Bird flu is increasingly sparking concern across the country and in Illinois, following news this week of the first human death from the virus in the U.S., and of birds found throughout Illinois with suspected cases of the ...
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Report urges new chemical regulations to protect children's health
Nations must start testing and regulating chemicals and chemical products as closely as the current systems that safeguard prescription drugs or risk rising rates of chronic illnesses among children, according to a New England ...
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Tesco's new infant feeding service draws criticism for ethical concerns
UK supermarket giant Tesco is being urged to drop an "unethical" pilot of an in-store infant feeding advice service in which midwives are expected to wear branded uniforms and undergo training by the formula company, reveals ...
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Suicidal behavior found to be more common among construction workers
A study conducted at the University of Gothenburg shows that male construction workers have a 50% higher risk of suicide attempts and suicide. The findings confirm that suicidal behavior is more common among men in professions ...
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CPR coach training boosts coach presence on code teams in pediatric ICU
Coach presence on code teams is significantly increased following a quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) coach training intervention within a pediatric intensive care unit, according to a study published in the American ...
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Better sleep, more energy and feeling in control: The reported benefits of Dry January
Since it was started in 2013 by the charity Alcohol Change UK, the Dry January challenge has significantly grown in popularity, becoming a very popular new year's resolution. In 2023, 175,000 people officially signed up to ...
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Wastewater treatment plant testing reveals limited removal of organofluorines, putting millions at potential risk
A research team led by Harvard University has found elevated concentrations of organofluorine in U.S. municipal wastewater. More than 60% consisted of widely prescribed fluorinated pharmaceuticals, while 6 federally regulated ...
Is the world ready for the next pandemic?
An awkward question remains five years after COVID-19 began its deadly rampage: is the world ready to handle the next pandemic?
Jan 8, 2025
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Forgotten but not gone: COVID keeps killing, five years on
Five years since COVID-19 started upending the world, the virus is still infecting and killing people across the globe—though at far lower levels than at the height of the pandemic.
Jan 8, 2025
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Norovirus outbreaks sweep California
A nasty stomach bug has been spreading across the country, including California, in recent months—leaving people feeling nauseous, achy or worse.
Jan 8, 2025
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Staying safe in a wildfire: What to pack and when to evacuate
Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and common sense.
Jan 8, 2025
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Morning coffee may protect the heart better than all-day coffee drinking, study suggests
People who drink coffee in the morning have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a lower overall mortality risk compared to all-day coffee drinkers, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.
Jan 7, 2025
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Study reveals how sex and age influence fat in muscles and bones
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered sex-specific differences in how fat accumulates in muscle and bone, uncovering patterns that could inform new approaches to treating age-related diseases.
Jan 7, 2025
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The paradox of sleep perfection: How striving for ideal rest disrupts sleep
A recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights a surprising paradox: 81% of Americans report losing sleep due to worries about sleep problems. This illustrates the growing pressure to achieve "perfect ...
Jan 7, 2025
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Sedentary work and irregular hours significantly impact sleep health, study shows
People whose jobs are highly sedentary—an estimated 80% of the modern workforce— experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms, according to a new study led by University of South Florida psychologist Claire Smith.
Jan 7, 2025
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Ready to quit vaping in the new year? Study uncovers the best ways
A new study, co-led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher, set out to identify the most effective strategies for helping people quit vaping. The findings, published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, ...
Jan 7, 2025
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Basking too long in a sauna without adequate hydration may risk heat stroke, doctors warn
Basking too long in a sauna may put bathers at risk of heat stroke, particularly if they haven't drunk enough water beforehand, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports, after treating a woman whose condition required ...
Jan 7, 2025
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Don't eat your Christmas tree, warns Belgium food agency
Some things may go without saying, but just in case... Belgium's food agency issued a public health warning as the festive season wrapped up Tuesday: don't eat your Christmas tree.
Jan 7, 2025
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Health advocates are unhappy with FDA guidance on lead levels in baby food
The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods this week. However, many health and safety advocates say they are not satisfied with the guidance.
Jan 7, 2025
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US urged to do more to fight bird flu after first death
The first human death from bird flu in the United States has intensified calls for the government to ramp up efforts to stave off the threat of another pandemic—particularly ahead of Donald Trumpov's return to the White House.
Jan 7, 2025
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Vitamin deficiency may be why you're so tired. A nutritional neuroscientist explains
Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5% of U.S. adults said they felt "very tired" or "exhausted" most days or every day over a three-month period.
Jan 7, 2025
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One in four Canadian women are unaware of folic acid's importance during pregnancy
Approximately one in four women in Canada are unaware of the benefits of taking folic acid before and during pregnancy to prevent certain birth defects—a percentage that has not improved in more than a decade.
Jan 7, 2025
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Urgent care vs. ER: Knowing where to go for medical help
Sliced your finger cutting that avocado? Sprained your ankle playing pickleball? You need medical help soon.
Jan 7, 2025
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Norovirus cases reportedly surge in Massachusetts, nasty stomach bug spreading across country
The Bay State is apparently not immune to the surge in nasty stomach bug cases across the country.
Jan 7, 2025
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Childhood smoking increases a person's risk of developing COPD
Childhood smoking before age 15 increases a person's risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study published in the November 2024 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: ...
Jan 7, 2025
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