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- 'We're Struggling': Long COVID Mystery Has Doctors in the DarkThe lack of knowledge regarding long COVID makes it difficult for doctors to counsel patients on how long symptoms will last, why they are experiencing it, or what its actual cause is.
- Cases of Invasive Group Strep A Rising in Parts of CountryThe CDC says cases of invasive group A strep infections, which rose in December after a pandemic lull, have remained high so far this year, ABC News reports.
- DNA From Beethoven’s Hair Offer Clues on Composer’s AilmentsNearly 200 years after his death, researchers continue to try to grant a dying wish of composer Ludwig Van Beethoven to study his health problems. Progressive hearing loss beginning in his early 20s left him deaf at his time of death, and he complained of chronic stomach problems.
- Recalled Eye Drops Lead to More Deaths, Removals of EyesMore people have died after using eye drops contaminated with what the CDC calls “a rare strain of an extensively drug-resistant” bacteria.
- Teens Heal Differently Than Adults After ConcussionTeens experience many of the same symptoms of concussions as adults, but they may be worse, and take longer to end.
- Running Long Distances Might Not Hurt Your Joints After AllIt has generally been thought that running could increase the risk of osteoarthritis because it puts more load on joints than walking or standing.
- Second Lab-Made Chicken Product Gets Safety Stamp From FDA A second company has gotten a “no questions” letter from U.S. regulators saying its version of lab-grown chicken is safe to eat.
- U.S. Faces Severe Shortage of Some Drugs, Senate Report SaysThe United States faces a rising medication shortage that’s so severe it’s causing a national security risk, according to a Senate report released Wednesday.
- Seniors With Few Years Left Often Advised to Get ColonoscopySome polyps, if allowed to grow, have the potential to develop into cancer, a transformation that can take 10 to 15 years. This long timeline highlights the importance of considering life expectancy in deciding which patients should have a repeat colonoscopy.
- Common Chemical Linked to Parkinson’s DiseaseAccording to a new paper by an international team of scientists, the chemical known as TCE may be associated with as much as a 500% increased risk for Parkinson’s disease.
- Cases of Potentially Deadly Fungus Jump 200%: CDCCases of a potentially deadly and increasingly treatment-resistant fungus called Candida auris have skyrocketed 200% since 2019, prompting the CDC to issue a warning to healthcare facilities about the rising threat.
- This Common Infection Could Raise Your Risk for Colon CancerResearchers are homing in on a new connection between colon cancer and the infectious bacterium known as Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff.
- FDA Approval of Second COVID Booster May Be Near, Report SaysThe FDA might be preparing to OK a second round of COVID-19 booster shots that target the original virus as well as the Omicron variant to protect people over 65 and others who are particularly vulnerable.
- Childhood PFAS Exposure Could Impact Disease Risk: StudyA new study suggests that recent government efforts to limit human exposure to hormone-disrupting “forever chemicals” may miss the mark and not provide much protection.
- Military Pilots, Ground Crew at Higher Risk of CancerA study from the Department of Defense found that military air and ground crew have an increased rates of cancer when compared to the general population, but they were not more likely to die from cancer.
- Old-School Printer Helps Scientists Spot Bacteria in BloodA faster way to identify bacterial infection in blood combines nanoparticles, AI, and ink-jet printer technology.
- Nonsmoking Women and Lung Cancer: What to KnowOne in 17 women will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime. Most women believe that cigarettes are the main risk factor for lung cancer, and many abstain from making smoking a habit. Yet a recent Spanish study reported that female never-smokers are two thirds more likely to develop the disease than men who have never smoked.
- Vaccine Makers Ready to Test Bird Flu Vaccine in HumansThree major vaccine manufacturers say they can readily make hundreds of millions of bird flu shots for humans if the H5N1 influenza virus ever makes the jump to infecting people.
- People Took Fewer Steps After Pandemic Started, Study ShowsPeople took fewer daily steps after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and haven’t gotten back up to their old numbers yet, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Open Network.
- Frozen Strawberries Recalled Due to Hepatitis A OutbreakA nationwide recall of organic frozen strawberry products is underway. The FDA is advising people who ate the products to get vaccinated against hepatitis A to prevent liver infection and symptoms like nausea and jaundice.
- WHO Leader Expects End of COVID Pandemic In 2023The leader of the World Health Organization said Friday that he expects the organization to declare an end to the COVID-19 pandemic later this year because statistics on the virus keep declining.
- High Caffeine Levels Linked to Lower Body Fat, Diabetes RiskHaving a higher level of caffeine in your blood could reduce body fat and the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in BMJ Medicine.
- It's (Finally) Time to Stop Calling It a Pandemic: ExpertsMany experts say we have entered a new phase as health care crises seem to have quieted and the public has moved on to endemic behavior. Others say it's too soon to label COVID trajectory predictable.
- Older Men More at Risk as Dangerous Falls Rise for All SeniorsFor the older population, falls are a major health hazard.
- Mediterranean Diet Greatly Reduces Heart Disease Risk in WomenThose who closely followed a Mediterranean diet had a 24% lower risk of heart disease and 23% lower risk of death overtime compared with those following other kinds of diets.
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