MiamiHerald A significant number of women stop getting regular mammograms after being frightened by a “false positive” scan that incorrectly suggests they have breast cancer, a new study finds. About 77% … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
A survey of Australian adolescents finds those who are experiencing depressive symptoms have double the risk of taking up vaping. “In the short term, nicotine may reduce feelings of anxiety … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
People who challenge an unexpected medical bill often get some form of financial relief, a new study says. About 1 in 5 people say they’ve recently received a medical bill … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Aug. 31 (UPI) — A third COVID-19 vaccine will be available shortly as Novavax joins Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna in targeting variants that are now circulating. The U.S. Food and Drug … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Aug. 31 (UPI) — Three dairies in central California have tested positive for avian flu, the first time the virus has been discovered in the state after spreading across the … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
NEW YORK, Aug. 31 (UPI) — A single blood test that measures inflammation and fat can predict women’s risk for cardiovascular disease 30 years later, a new Harvard study suggests. … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
The number of U.S. adults using cannabis and hallucinogens remained at historically high levels in 2023 while alcohol use and binge drinking among younger adults continued to drop, researchers said … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Aug. 30 (UPI) — September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and again this year efforts to raise awareness about the difficult-to-detect disease will be held across the country, starting with … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
New trials are showing how the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss meds Ozempic and Wegovy can boost health in even more ways. These two injected drugs are versions of semaglutide. In … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 (UPI) — The findings of a study, to be presented officially Saturday in London, have prompted doctors to call for closer monitoring of recreational drug use … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor: