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Car Height, Not Just Speed, Matters When Pedestrians Are Hit
- Denise Maher HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2024
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Watch out for tall, fast-moving cars. The height of a vehicle, not only its speed, determines its potential danger to a pedestrian, new research shows.
“Multiple factors — in this case speed and vehicle height—converge to create negative outcomes on th...
Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2024
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Following the historic destruction of Hurricane Helene, many Americans must now return to their mangled homes and begin the heartbreaking task of clean-up.
After making landfall in Florida near Tallahassee as a ferocious Cat 4 storm on Thursday, Helene caused record-bre...
Thousands of Hospital Patients in Oregon May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis, HIV
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2024
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After an anesthesiologist may have exposed thousands of people treated at several hospitals in Oregon to hepatitis and HIV, those patients are being advised to get tested for the diseases.
Two health care providers in Portland -- Providence and Legacy Health -- have been...
Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Tackle Extreme Heat in the Workplace
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 2, 2024
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As millions of Americans grapple with blistering heat this summer, the Biden Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace.
If the first major federal safety standard of its kind becomes final, the
Avoid Overheating Dangers When Recharging Medical Devices
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2024
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If you use a medical device such as a blood glucose monitor or insulin pump, keeping it charged is a must.
But devices that rely on a USB charger can overheat, which may cause minor injuries, serious burns or fires. That's why it's important to read, understand and...
Almost 40% of Americans Live With Dirty Air: Report
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2024
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Nearly 40% of Americans live where the air is polluted enough to harm them, a new report warns.
In the American Lung Association's "State of the Air"report, released Wednesday, the number of people living with...
Report Finds High Levels of Pesticides in 20% of Fruits, Veggies
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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Nearly 20% of fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables that Americans eat contain concerning levels of pesticides, a new report finds.
Pesticides posed significant risks in popular choices such as strawberries, green beans, bell peppers, blueberries and potatoes, t...
Lifting of Federal Ban on Gun Research Funding Has Spurred More Studies
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2024
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U.S. research into gun violence has started to expand following the ending of a two-decade drought of federal funding for such studies, a new report finds.
Firearms violence studies had been stymied by severe restrictions on federal funding adopted by Congress in 1996, t...
As Blizzards Bear Down, Stay Safe From Carbon Monoxide Dangers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2024
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With blizzards and possible power outages threatening much of America this week, some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock.
"I urge consumers to follow CPSC's safety tips to prepare ahead of storms to prevent loss ...
New Antibiotic Slays Deadly Superbug in Early Trial
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 4, 2024
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Researchers report that a new type of antibiotic has proved its mettle against a deadly superbug.
Acinetobacter baumannii, a bacteria goes by the nickname CRAB, can trigger serious infections in the lungs, urinary tract and blood, according to the U.S. Centers f...
Your New Year's Eve Safety Checklist
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2023
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Millions of revelers hit the road after New Year's Eve celebrations and the inevitability of impaired drivers make the holiday one of the nation's deadliest.
High blood-alcohol levels are a factor in more than 50% of crashes on New Year's Day, the American Safety Council...
Small Magnetic Balls Sold at Walmart Recalled Over Swallowing Dangers
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2023
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Tiny, powerful magnetic balls sold exclusively online at Walmart as building blocks and stress relievers have been recalled for swallowing dangers, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) said Thursday.
In announcing the recall, the commission pointed to thou...
FDA Warns of Counterfeit Ozempic
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has uncovered counterfeit Ozempic shots in the legitimate U.S. drug supply chain, and is warning patients to be on their guard.
WHO Declares JN.1 a COVID Variant of Interest as It Spreads Widely
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2023
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The new COVID variant known as JN.1 was named a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization on Tuesday, which means health officials are now closely tracking its rapid spread across the globe.
So far, the highly mutated variant has not been shown to trigger mo...
Too Few Americans Are Getting Vaccinated for Flu, COVID & RSV, CDC Warns
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2023
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Low vaccination rates for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 are putting Americans at higher risk for severe illness and hospitalization this winter, a new government alert warned Thursday.
There is an "urgent need"to boost vaccination rates as the trio of viruses spread through ...
Salmonella Illnesses Tied to Cantaloupes Have Doubled: CDC
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2023
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FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2023 (Healthday News) -- A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupes keeps expanding, with cases doubling since the last tally, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
"Since the last update [on] November 30, 2023, an additional 113 people infected...
E-Scooter on Your Kids' Holiday Gift List? Experts Have Warnings, Safety Tips
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2023
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An electric scooter might be on your kid's wish list for Christmas, but pediatricians say parents should think twice before buying one.
Even taking a child on a ride with an e-scooter is a dicey proposition, said
It's Hunting Season: Keep Safety in Your Sights
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2023
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TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Hunting season has begun in many parts of the United States, with millions of Americans heading into the woods in hopes of bagging a big buck.
But with the season comes tragic accidents.
"Every year, within the first 72 hou...
Respiratory Illnesses in China Not Caused by New Virus, CDC Director Testifies
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2023
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FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- In testimony provided Thursday to members of Congress, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that a surge in respiratory illnesses in China is not being fueled by a new virus.
Instead, the spike can ...
Most Men Taking Bodybuilding Supplements Don't Know They Can Harm Fertility
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2023
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Bodybuilders are largely unaware that the protein supplements they use to bulk up might harm their fertility, a new study shows.
Four out of five male gym enthusiasts (79%) said they use protein supplements as part of their fitness plan, the poll found.
But only 14...
CDC Advisors Recommend Masks in Hospitals Without Naming Type
- Robin Foster and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- November 6, 2023
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Advisors to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have voted to recommend that health providers wear masks during routine care for patients who are thought to be contagious.
Still, health care workers were frustrated that the draft recommendation does not s...
New Antibiotic Tackles Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea in Trial
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 3, 2023
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The first new antibiotic for gonorrhea -- the second most common sexually transmitted disease -- has shown promise in a clinical trial.
That news should come as a relief to public health experts, because gonorrhea has become resistant to all but one of the existing antib...
Earthquakes Are Unpredictable: Plan Ahead to Lower the Danger
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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When an earthquake struck the center of Morocco earlier this month, killing nearly 3,000 and injuring thousands more, no one was expecting it.
That sudden rapid shaking of ground as the rocks underneath the earth shift can happen anywhere, but higher-risk areas in the Un...
Anxious Driver? There Are Ways to Ease Your Stress
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 3, 2023
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It's not unusual to experience driving anxiety. Living in cities with heavy traffic, five-lane highways and little public transportation can make it even harder.
A psychologist offers some suggestions for easing those fears.
"One of the biggest challenges centers ...
When Cities Get a Pro Sports Team, Flu Deaths Rise
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2023
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Bringing a professional sports team to a new city often includes a big taxpayer-funded stadium subsidy, but new research shows that has a health downside: a spike in flu deaths.
"Most, if not all, of the sports venues in the cities we studied received direct and/or ind...
Half of America's Beaches Have Unsafe Pollution Levels: Report
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2023
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A day at the beach can be fun with family and friends, but water pollution can ruin the experience.
The problem is more widespread than many might think: In a new report, the Environment America Research & Policy Center, a nonprofit organization, found that half of U.S. ...
You've Suffered Whiplash: Know the Symptoms & Treatments
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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Whiplash -- an often underestimated injury that can strike in the aftermath of a collision -- inflicts injury and pain on its unsuspecting victims.
If you find yourself grappling with the relentless effects of whiplash, you're not alone. Numerous legal websites estimate ...
Illicit Use of Ketamine Keeps Rising in U.S.
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2023
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Seizures of illicit ketamine by drug enforcement agents have surged throughout the United States, growing 349% from 2017 through 2022, a new study finds.
Rising use of ketamine could increase the likelihood that people who use the drug recreationally may instead get a po...
Hurricane Season Starts June 1. Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Dangers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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The Atlantic hurricane season in the United States starts June 1, and some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock.
"Hurricanes and major storms in the U.S. have increased in frequency and severity in recent years. Th...
Biden Nominates Head of National Cancer Institute to Run NIH
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2023
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The U.S. National Institutes of Health could get a new leader in Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, the Boston cancer surgeon who's led the U.S. National Cancer Insti...
You're More Likely to Die From Guns in a Small Town Than Big City
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2023
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Gun deaths in the United States are more likely in small towns than big cities, and suicides are a big reason why.
Gun suicides are more common than gun homicides, according to a new study. Those suicides have played a large part in the increase in gun deaths over the pa...
USDA Cracks Down on Salmonella in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to get tougher on Salmonella bacteria found in breaded, stuffed raw chicken products, the agency announced Tuesday.
About 1.35 million people are infected with Salmonella bacteria each year in the United States, according to the ...
Biden to Nominate Head of National Cancer Institute to Run NIH
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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The U.S. National Institutes of Health could get a new leader in Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, the Boston cancer surgeon who has led the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) since last fall.
Report Finds Big Rise in U.S. Carbon Monoxide Deaths
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2023
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A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning are increasing in the United States.
The report looked at carbon monoxide (CO) deaths from 2009 to 2019, finding 250 consumer product-related CO deaths in 2...
Big Changes Are Coming to U.S. Health Care as Pandemic Emergencies Expire
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 8, 2023
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Americans received unprecedented access to health care during the pandemic, including hassle-free public insurance and free tests, treatments and vaccines for COVID-19.
Now, they need to prepare for most of that to unwind, experts say.
"Essentially, Congress and th...
After Baby Formula Scandal, FDA Announces New Unit Focused on Food Safety
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2023
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Stung by recent food safety scandals -- most notably last year's infant formula shortage, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it is creating a new unit devoted to food safety.
The newly dubbed Human Foods Program will wield wide-ranging powers.<...
It's Snow Season: Stay Safe on the Slopes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2022
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Skiiers and snowboarders, take note: You're less likely to get hurt if you ease back into the winter sports season.
"We see a lot of patients in the After-Hours Clinic (of the department of orthopaedic surgery) on their way back from skiing and snowboarding,"said
Feds Urge Vaccination as 'Tripledemic' Hits More Americans
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2022
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Flu, RSV and COVID-19 are creating a perfect storm of respiratory disease that is overwhelming the nation's health care systems.
Vaccination will be key to getting through the winter holidays with your health intact, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Direct...
Frozen Stuffed Chicken Products & Microwave Ovens: A Recipe for Salmonella
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2022
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After repeat U.S. outbreaks of salmonella tied to frozen, breaded and stuffed chicken products, researchers are now pointing to microwave cooking as a key driver of illness.
Because they're breaded, the popular products -- for example, chicken stuffed with broccoli and c...
Monkeypox Renamed MPox Amid Racism Concerns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 28, 2022
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Monkeypox still exists, but its name is being phased out over racism concerns.
For the next year, the terms monkeypox and the new name mpox will be used interchangeably before the virus is permanently renamed mpox, the World Health Organization
Most Americans Admit to Driving While Drowsy: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 2, 2022
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Most people consider drowsy driving dangerous, but an estimated 37 million Americans still get behind the wheel at least once a year when they're so tired they can barely keep their eyes open.
About six in 10 people admitted to drowsy driving in a new survey by the Natio...
Along Eastern Seaboard, Hurricanes Getting Bigger, Wetter
- Cara Murez
- October 18, 2022
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The Atlantic seaboard could be in for faster-forming and wetter hurricanes, new research warns.
Climate change is the overarching cause, experts say.
As parts of the United S...
4.4 Million Americans Have Gotten Updated COVID Boosters
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2022
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At least 4.4 million Americans have received the updated COVID-19 booster shot.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the count Thursday ...
Do Taxes on Soda Really Lower Sugar Intake?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2022
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New research suggests that good intentions may not always be enough when it comes to public health.
Deadly 'Rainbow Fentanyl' Looks Like Candy, Could Entice Kids
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2022
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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning the public that colorfully dyed fentanyl -- dubbed "rainbow fentanyl" -- is readily available across the United States.
"Rainbow ...
How Worried Should You Be About New Reports on Polio?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2022
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Poliovirus detected in New York City wastewater last week put public health officials on high alert, as it indicates the potentially paralyzing virus is circulating widely in the area.
But infectious disease experts say there's no need for families of fully vaccinated ch...
TPOXX Is the Only Monkeypox Treatment -- If You Can Get It
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 10, 2022
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What if a rare viral illness with the potential to cause excruciating pain was in fact treatable, but the only drug for that use was nearly impossible to get, despite being in plentiful supply?
Safer Roadways Could Save 540,000 Lives a Year Worldwide
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2022
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Traffic accidents kill about 1.35 million people around the world each year.
As the United Nations convenes a meeting on global road safety, new research suggests that if nations focused on key safety measures, about 540,000 lives a year could be saved.
"The death ...
Many Parents Ignore Fireworks Safety
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2022
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Many U.S. parents don't take proper precautions to protect their children from fireworks-related burns and injuries, claims a new survey released just ahead of the Fourth of July.
Kids Can Suffer Severe Injuries at Trampoline Parks
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2022
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Bouncing on a trampoline is always risky, but kids are more likely to suffer serious injuries at a trampoline center than at home, according to researchers who are calling for mandatory safety standards at the centers.
U.S. emergency departments treat nearly 100,000 chil...