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The Last of Us: Is a Zombie Fungal Pandemic Science Fiction or a Real-Life Possibility?
Dr. Scott Roberts of Yale School of Medicine says cordyceps fungus exists in our world, but it’s not a threat to human health -- for now.
Paid Sick Leave Is a Life-Saving Benefit, New Study Finds
Paid sick leave is linked to lower death rates from suicide, homicide and alcohol-related causes, researchers find.
Should Parents Who Break School Drop-Off Rules Be Banned from the Parking Lot?
A new, national poll finds many parents worry that school traffic is a danger for kids.
Gas Appliances Can Be a Source of Hazardous Chemicals in Your Home, Study Finds
Researchers analyze gas samples taken from 69 stoves and find dozens of hazardous pollutants, including one known carcinogen.
Injuries from Fireworks on the Rise
The number of Americans injured by fireworks jumped 25% over the past 15 years.
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CDC Raises Alarm About Meningitis Threat to Patients Visiting Mexican Surgical Clinics
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2023
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U.S. health officials are urgently trying to reach people who've recently had medical procedures at clinics in Matamoros, Mexico, because they may be at risk of potentially fatal fungal meningitis.
Those at risk had procedures done under epidural anesthesia between Jan....
Move to 'Zero-Emission' Vehicles Would Save 90,000 U.S. Lives by 2050
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2023
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Consider yourself a lifesaver if you opt for an electric vehicle next time you buy or lease a new car.
Electric cars can save millions of lives and reduce health care costs by improving air quality so people can breathe better and freer, according to a new report by the ...
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Blackens Skies, Prompts Air Quality Alerts in Much of U.S.
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2023
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Wildfires that have been spreading throughout Canada in recent weeks are now spewing tons of smoke southward into the United States.
The smoke was so thick on Tuesday that New York City's skyline could not be seen clearly and
How Good Is ChatGPT at Answering Tough Health Questions?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2023
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Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies like ChatGPT someday may make a big difference for people seeking answers to questions such as "How can I stop smoking?" They may even offer resources to someone who was sexually assaulted.
But they're not quite there yet, a new ...
Chinese Company May Help Ease U.S. Shortage of Cancer Drug
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2023
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With the United States facing a high number of drug shortages, a Chinese company may help to boost the supply of one in particular, the chemotherapy agent cisplatin.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working with the Chinese drugmaker Qilu Pharmaceutical to i...
FDA Warns Against Using Bogus Treatments for Skin Condition Molluscum
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2023
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It's tempting to treat little skin bumps on your own, but that delays proper diagnosis and treatment that may work better, federal regulators cautioned.
Among the many types of skin conditions a person can contract are a virus called molluscum, which look like white, pin...
FDA Issues Warning About Compounded Versions of Wegovy, Ozempic
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2023
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Patients taking semaglutide for type 2 diabetes or weight loss should be careful about where they're getting the medication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Sick Restaurant Workers Fuel Many Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2023
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Providing sick leave to restaurant workers could help prevent the spread of foodborne illness because ill workers are key drivers of outbreaks at restaurants, a new government report shows.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published data on Tuesday cov...
Huge Mass of Sargassum Seaweed Is Targeting Florida's Coast, With Hazards to Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 26, 2023
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Be cautious when heading to Florida's beaches this summer, an expert warned, as a 5,000-mile floating mass of sargassum seaweed has begun washing up on the state's shores.
It can be low risk in some instances, but it also has the potential for triggering serious respira...
Are ERs Safe? Patients, Nurses and Doctors Say No in New Survey
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 26, 2023
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Emergency departments aren't perceived as safe for professionals or their patients, according to an international survey from the European Society of Emergency Medicine (EUSEM).
More than 90% of emergency professionals surveyed said they felt at times the number of patie...
FDA Approves New Nasal Spray to Reverse Overdoses
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a second nasal spray for reversing an opioid overdose.
To be sold as Opvee, the spray contains the medication nalmefene hydrochloride and will be available to Americans aged 12 and older with a prescription, the F...
Another Death, More Cases of Vision Loss Linked to Tainted Eye Drops
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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Cases of vision loss and deaths are mounting in an investigation into eye drops contaminated with a rare strain of a drug-resistant bacteria.
Mpox Virus Can Replicate on Surfaces for Days: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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Most cases of mpox are spread from skin-to-skin contact, but it is possible to catch the virus by touching a contaminated surface in a house or a hospital room, according to a new study.
Researchers studying this found temperature made a difference. The virus could surv...
CDC Warns That Mpox Could Make a Summer Return
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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Public health officials are urging people at risk of contracting mpox, the virus previously called monkeypox, to get vaccinated.
They are concerned that a slowdown in infections since last summer may not continue.
“There's a very real risk of there being a surge...
Black, Hispanic Americans More Likely to Have PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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Black and Hispanic communities in the United States are more often poor — and also more likely to have harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their drinking water, a new study reveals.
Sources of PFAS pollution — including major manufacturers...
WHO Declares Global Mpox Outbreak Over
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
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Cases of mpox around the world have dropped dramatically, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday to
FDA Eases Rules on Gay Men Donating Blood
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday finalized the elimination of certain restrictions that prevented healthy gay and bisexual men from donating blood.
Instead of requiring men who have sex with men or the women who have sex with them to abstain for sexual ...
Cases of Drug-Resistant Fungal Ringworm Spotted in New York City
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
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The first U.S. cases of drug-resistant ringworm infection have been reported in New York City.
The cases of two women with highly contagious skin infections caused by Trichophyton indotineae are reported in the May 12 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Contro...
Seat Post Defect Spurs Recall of 2 Million Peloton Exercise Bikes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
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People who use a Peloton exercise bike at home should check their model number immediately.
A recall of 2 million bikes with the model number PL01 was issued Thursday. People should stop using them immediately because of fall and injury hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product...
International Group of Health Experts Raise Alarm About Dangers of AI
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2023
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Artificial intelligence (AI) research and development should stop until its use and technology are properly regulated, an international group of doctors and public health experts said.
Certain types of AI pose an “existential threat to humanity,” the experts wrote in...
Uptick Seen in Mpox Cases in Chicago
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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While the mpox outbreak has been waning since last summer, it hasn't disappeared yet.
Howard Brown Health, a LGBTQ-focused health clinic in Chicago, recently reported seeing an increase in mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) cases, with eight diagnosed since April 17, co...
U.S. to Fund Study on Safe Drug Injection Sites for Overdose Prevention
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2023
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The U.S. federal government has committed $5 million to study three existing and planned safe drug injection sites to see if they help prevent overdoses and whether they may offer savings in the health and criminal justice systems.
At these overdose prevention centers (O...
Thousands of Tons of Toxic Chemicals Are Released Into American Homes Each Year
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2023
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Many common household products emit airborne toxins that can harm your health in ways up to and including cancer, a new study reports.
Dozens of different types of consumer products contain toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemicals that escape as gases and accum...
U.S. to Drop Most COVID Vaccine Mandates Next Week as Emergency Ends
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2023
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Apetamin: Using This Illegal Weight-Gain Product Can Bring Tragic Results
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2023
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U.S. regulators are urging Americans to avoid Apetamin, an illegal drug used for weight gain and figure enhancement.
The substance, typically sold as a syrup, is manufactured overseas, illegally imported and isn't approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
CDC Reports No New Mpox Cases in Over a Week for First Time Since Outbreak Began
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2023
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For the first time since the mpox outbreak began last spring, no new cases have been reported in more than a week, fresh government data shows.
At the peak of the outbreak, there were 500 new infections reported daily, but by late last year that number was 16,
Is It Time to End Universal Masking in Hospitals, Clinics? Many Experts Think So
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2023
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Health care facilities remain one of the last places left in the United States with COVID-era mask requirements still in effect.
It's time for that to end, experts say.
A prestigious collection of infection disease experts and epidemiologists say universal masking ...
Bird Flu in Chilean Man Shows Virus Adapting to Human Spread
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2023
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Tests done on a Chilean man infected with bird flu showed signs that the virus has partially adapted to spread between mammals. However, the public health risk still remains low, U.S. health officials say.
“Those genetic changes have been seen previously with past H5N1...
Juul Reaches $462 Million Settlement With Six States, D.C.
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2023
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Juul Labs on Wednesday reached a $462 million settlement with several states over the aggressive marketing of its electronic cigarettes to minors.
This latest settlement includes New York, California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts and New Me...
Blood Donors' Gender Doesn't Affect Outcomes for Recipients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2023
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Whether the gender of a blood donor could affect the recipient's survival was an unanswered question in medicine. Until now.
“Some observational studies had suggested female donor blood might be linked with a higher risk of death among recipients compared to male donor...
Mix of Vet Tranquilizer, Fentanyl an 'Emerging Threat,' U.S. Officials Warn
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2023
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U.S. officials are intensifying efforts to crack down on illicit use of the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine, which can cause painful and deadly side effects in humans.
The drug, when mixed with the opioid fentanyl, has been designated an “emerging threat,” the Offic...
EPA Proposes Limits on Dangerous Chemical Used by Medical Sterilization Plants
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2023
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The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed limiting the use of a chemical used to clean medical equipment in sterilizing plants because it also raises cancer risks for workers.
The agency plans to slash emissions of the odorless gas, called ethylene oxide, b...
1 in 5 American Adults Say They Have Relative Killed by a Gun
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2023
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Nearly 20% of the American population has had a family member killed by a gun, including by suicide, and 1 in 6 has witnessed a shooting, a new survey found.
The survey -- by nonprofit KFF -- also found about 4% have shot a gun in self-defense and 4% have been injured b...
Pushing Homeless Out of Encampments Can Bring Deadly Toll: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2023
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Forcibly moving homeless people away from their encampments is a widespread practice in the United States. And it may be killing them.
A new study found significant spikes in deaths, overdoses and hospitalizations with involuntary displacement of the homeless.
CDC Issues Warning as Two African Countries Fight Spread of Marburg Virus
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2023
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Two ongoing outbreaks of Marburg virus in Africa prompted U.S. health officials to issue an alert on Thursday for doctors to be on the lookout for any cases that might surface in the coming weeks.
Wisconsin Fungal Infection Sickened 4 People, 5 Dogs
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2023
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The first season of "The Last of Us" may be over, but many folks have been left with an abiding fear of fungal infections.
Some of that fear might be well-founded in real life: A cluster of the fungal infection blastomycosis was found in dogs and humans in Wisconsin in 2...
Low Vaccination Rates Put U.S. at High Risk of New Mpox Outbreaks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2023
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U.S. public health officials want high-risk individuals who haven't been vaccinated for mpox — previously called monkeypox — to do so before a potential resurgence of the virus in the coming months.
That surge could be worse than last year, federal modeling has foun...
How to Prevent Falls: Tips for Older Adults
- Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2023
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For older Americans, a fall is no laughing matter.
According to the National Council on Aging, more than 1 in 4 people over age 65 fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of ...
Lawmakers Want to Tighten Access to Veterinary Drug Xylazine, Often Mixed With Fentanyl
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2023
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Congressional leaders introduced a bill on Tuesday that would further restrict access to the veterinary drug xylazine, which is now being added to fentanyl powder.
Also known as tranq, the drug is meant to be a sedative and muscle relaxer for horses and other large anima...
Gun Deaths Among Kids Keep Rising, But Studies Show State Gun Laws Can Help
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2023
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Following a mass shooting that killed three children and three adults at a private Christian school in Tennessee on Monday, public officials are again talking about how to stop the never-ending cycle of gun violence in the United States.
Recent research offers both bad a...
Parts of Intestinal Scope Devices Can Break Off Inside Patients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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A medical device used to diagnose and treat pancreatic and bile duct disease is getting attention from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after pieces have fallen off and remained in patients' bodies.
Hepatitis Outbreak Spurs Recall of Frozen Strawberries Sold at Costco, Trader Joe's, Aldi
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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Frozen organic strawberries packaged under a variety of names and sold at stores including Costco, Trader Joe's and Aldi have been recalled as part of a hepatitis A outbreak investigation.
Certain Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sold on Amazon May Not Work, Feds Warn
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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If you bought a carbon monoxide detector on Amazon and it was sold under the names GLBSUNION and CUZMAK, stop using it.
Bird Flu Outbreak Killed New England Harbor Seals, Raising Alarms for Humans
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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A strain of avian (bird) flu appears to be killing seals off the New England coast, heightening fears among scientists that mammal-to-mammal transmission could be happening.
If so, it would be a step towards something health experts have long dreaded: A strain of H5N1 ...
'Spring Forward': A Good Time to Check Batteries in Your Smoke Alarms
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2023
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When you turn your clock forward for the start of daylight saving time, take time for some potentially life-saving safety checks.
“When moving your clocks forward, remember to check every level of your home for working smoke and CO alarms,” said
1 in 4 U.S. Parents Lied About a Child's COVID Status
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2023
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Public health officials offered a lot of advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 early in the pandemic, but some parents apparently tuned it out.
About 1 in 4 misled others about their child's COVID status, vaccination and related details, a nationwide survey found.
...
Dozens of Medical Groups Launch Effort to Battle Health Misinformation
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2023
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Alarmed by the increasing spread of medical misinformation, 50 U.S. medical and science organizations have announced the formation of a new group that aims to debunk fake health news.
Called the Coalition for Trust in Health & Science, the group brings together reputable...
Buzzkill: Don't Try the Burt's Bees TikTok Trend
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2023
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Don't put lip balm on your eyelid, even if you saw it on TikTok.
It's bad for your eyes, according to a Michigan Medicine expert.
The trend first began back in the 2010s, but has seen a resurgence in 2023.
Called “beezin',” because the trend is to use B...
Many U.S. Gun Owners Keep at Least 1 Gun Intentionally Unlocked
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2023
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Locking up firearms can help prevent injury and death, yet a majority of gun owners say they keep at least one gun unlocked in case of emergency.
Rutgers University researchers surveyed more than 2,100 adult gun owners about gun storage, types of locking devices and lock...
Two Bird Flu Cases in Cambodia Did Not Spread Person-to-Person
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2023
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Two cases of bird flu in Cambodia, in a girl and her father, were not spread from one to the other.
Both got the virus from poultry, according to health officials, easing concerns about a potential public health crisis, the Associated Press reported.
The 1...