Category: Health
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What to Know About the Future of Cancer Treatment
For many patients, initial cancer treatments are not sufficient, and the residual cancer cells that survive these treatments can cause relapses. However, new research is seeking to utilize the immune system to target residual disease, thereby helping patients avoid relapses and live longer. “Using a new mechanism of action that directly targets cancer cells, we…
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Annual Wellness Exam is Essential for a Healthy Year for Older Adults
An annual wellness exam with a healthcare provider is important for everyone, but especially for older adults. It helps detect potential health issues early, ensuring a healthier year ahead.
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What People with Asthma or COPD Need to Know About Whooping Cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is an extremely contagious bacterial infection that can lead to serious health problems, sometimes life-threatening, such as exacerbation of chronic medical conditions – including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is important to know about your risk of whooping cough and how to get vaccinated to stay…
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Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads in U.S. Healthcare Facilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a drug-resistant fungus that is spreading in healthcare facilities across the country. Clinical cases of Candida auris, a fungus that can cause deadly infections in already ill individuals, have been increasing since 2016. A study published on Monday (20) in the Annals…
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Illegal Crossings at the Canada-U.S. Border Increase More Than 10 Times
The crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border is leading many immigrants to choose to enter the country illegally through the northern border with Canada. The number of illegal crossings in this region over the past five months is nearly 10 times more than in the same period last year. It is important to note that it…
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What Is a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Who Should Get One?
A health savings account (HSA) allows you to save money for future medical expenses while enjoying special tax incentives. Your contributions reduce your taxable income, and your money grows tax-free. Withdrawals are also tax-free, as long as you use the money for qualified medical expenses. HSAs have become more popular in recent years. By the…
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The List of Foods Most Contaminated with Pesticides
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Blueberries, loved by nutritionists for their anti-inflammatory properties, have once again stood out on the list of the most contaminated non-organic products with pesticides, according to the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit environmental health organization. To develop the 2023 shopping guide, researchers analyzed data from tests on 46,569 samples of 46 fruits and vegetables, which…
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Two Americans Kidnapped and Killed in Mexico
Two of the four Americans kidnapped by armed men in a border town between the United States and Mexico on Friday (3) were found dead, Mexican authorities reported on Tuesday (7). The four Americans were located in what appears to be a medical clinic in Matamoros, an American official familiar with the ongoing investigation told…
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Public Health Alert: Stomach Infection Spreads Across the U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has issued a “serious public health” alert regarding a national increase in a bacterial stomach infection known as shigellosis. The Midwest is currently the most affected region in the country, with a rate of 19.48% positive tests as of February 4. This number…