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Flu and Stomach Bugs Are Spreading Fast—Are You Prepared?
SUNDAY, Feb. 16, 2025 – Flu season is in full swing, making it more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease...
Seroprevalence of HPAI A(H5) Identified in Bovine Veterinary Practitioners
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Seroprevalence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified among bovine veterinary practitioners, according to research published in...
Cancer Incidence, Mortality Rates Declining in Appalachia
THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2025 – Cancer incidence and mortality rates are declining in Appalachia, but they are still significantly higher than among non-Appalachian residents, according to a study...
Seniors, Could Working Later in Life Be Healthy?
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Most people who are working after age 50 say staying on the job boosts their health and well-being, and those over 65 report the most benefit, a new University of Michigan...
STI Testing at Home? Survey Finds Many Young People Are For It
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – When it comes to testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), many young adults prefer the privacy and convenience of at-home testing, a new survey suggests. Fully 91% o...
Americans Who’ve Become Caregivers Rose by a Third in 10 Years
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – A growing numbers of family members now provide care for older adults who live at home or in residential care settings, a new study shows. Their ranks increased 32%, from 18.2 ...
Igloo Recalls 1M Rolling Coolers Over Risk of Fingertip Amputations
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Popular cooler brand Igloo has recalled more than 1 million rolling coolers due to serious fingertip injury risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the...
CDC Finds Undetected Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Dairy Veterinarians
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Three U.S. dairy veterinarians unknowingly had H5N1 infections, otherwise known as bird flu. This included one person who worked only in states without known outbreaks in...
Few Individuals With Mental, Substance Use Disorders Receive Guideline-Consistent Treatment
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – A small number of individuals with mental and substance use disorders receive guideline-consistent treatment worldwide, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in JAMA...
Children Most Likely to Be Killed in Mass Shooting by Family Member
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – From 2009 to 2020, a child was most likely to be killed in a mass shooting by a parent or other family member, according to a research letter published online Feb. 10 in JAMA...
Ischemic Stroke Risk Higher With Use of Contemporary Hormonal Contraceptives
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Contemporary estrogen-progestin contraceptives are associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction, according to a study published online Feb....
Patient-Reported Symptom Monitoring Aids Cancer Treatment Outcomes
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Electronic symptom monitoring with patient-reported outcomes (PRO) meaningfully improves clinical outcomes for cancer treatment, according to a study published online Feb. 7...
Early Childhood Sun Exposure Linked to Lower Risk for Pediatric MS Relapse
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 – Greater prenatal and early childhood sun exposure is associated with a lower risk for relapse among children with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published...
Ready for a Romantic Relationship? Your Friends' Opinions Matter
THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2025 – This Valentine's Day, are you ready for something real or still playing the field? New research suggests your friends probably share similar notions about your readiness...
Adults in the United States Tend to Overstate Protective Value of Firearms
THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2025 – U.S. adults may overstate the protective value of firearms while discounting risk, according to a study published online Feb. 6 in the American Journal of Preventive ...