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Urban agriculture is booming, but there’s often a hidden danger lurking in city soils: lead. A recent University of Illinois study showed universally elevated lead levels in soils across Chicago, an urban ag hotspot. Scientists don’t know much about how vegetables and other crops take up and accumulate lead in real-world settings, but new U
Wearable fitness trackers can really help people lose weight and achieve their fitness goals. This is according to a team of Australian researchers at the University of South Australia, who reported that fitness trackers, pedometers, and smartwatches could help motivate people to stay on track of their exercising regimen and lose weight. Recently published in
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. CHARLESTON, West Virginia (AP) — Active cases of COVID-19 hit their highest levels in West Virginia in 5 months Thursday. There were at least 3221 ongoing cases in the state, the highest since 3339 on Feb. 24, according to the Department
Abemaciclib (Verzenios) has been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to treat some people with breast cancer that has a high-risk of returning. The new drug combination will be available to adults with hormone receptor-positive, HER-2 negative, node positive breast cancer, on the NHS in England. The targeted drug has
Seniors who experience unsatisfactory treatment in healthcare don’t have to suffer – they can become their own healthcare advocates. Why? Here are a few likely scenarios: Your doctor won’t call (or email) you back. You aren’t on the same page with your new doctor. You aren’t sure about switching to a new doctor. How could
The Insulin Affordability Crisis Is Back in the News – Diabetes Daily Learning Center Learning Center: LearningCenter Diabetes Daily does not provide medical advice,diagnosis or treatment.Get additional information.© 2005 – 2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without
When we are in pain, our first port of call is usually to reach for over-the-counter pain relief. Some pain requires medicine to effectively manage it, but there are other holistic ways to relieve pain for those that want to try a more natural approach A holistic approach to pain management is one that considers
Losing a grandmother early in life could lead to severe and lasting mental health effects in adolescents and children, according to a new study Because the death of a grandparent is a sad but normal part of life, the study findings may be surprising. Published in SSM – Mental Health, the study revealed that the effects
Rosuvastatin for cholesterol lowering was associated with slightly greater risks for kidney harm than atorvastatin, risks that were greater at higher-dose levels, in a large retrospective cohort study. The most potent statin on the market, rosuvastatin has been linked with excess risk for kidney damage compared with atorvastatin in case reports and small trials, but there
NEW YORK, US – JULY 10: An aerial view of the cruise ship “Norwegian Joy” sails up the Hudson River in front of the skyline of Manhattan as the sun sets in New York City, United States on July 10, 2022. Lokman Vural Elibol | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Shares of cruise lines including
While most people recover from COVID-19 within a week or two, up to one-third of survivors experience persistent or new symptoms weeks and months after initial infection. One form of “long COVID” is interstitial lung disease (ILD), a group of chronic pulmonary disorders characterized by inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) that make it hard for the
Advocates, physicians, and lawmakers underscored the urgent need for paid sick leave and access to care for long COVID patients, as well as the importance of believing patients, during a House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hearing. Data gathered by the Census Bureau in early June estimated that nearly one in five American adults
“Hopefully we’ll get an answer reasonably soon,” Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN’s Laura Coates. Second boosters have been authorized for US adults 50 and up, as well as certain people with weakened immune systems, since March. But for anyone under the age of 50, only one booster is authorized. Fauci’s comments come amid a worrisome
Sending your child with food allergies anywhere without you can cause worry. Will they eat something that contains their allergen? What if they’re accidentally exposed? When you go into new situations, like back to school, with a plan — it can help relieve some of that anxiety. For your child’s safety, there are a few
There’s nothing like getting pampered with a pedicure. But before you dip your toes in the water, check to be sure the spa is licensed properly. Dr. Rachel Miest says bacterial and fungal are the two most common infections. To avoid them, she says, don’t be afraid to ask to make sure the spa cleans
A recent International Journal of Molecular Sciences review summarizes available knowledge on the monkeypox virus, including its pathogenicity, risk to the human population, and strategies that can help limit its spread. Study: Monkeypox: A New Threat? Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock.com History of monkeypox infection The monkeypox virus is a pox-like disease that was first identified
Are you questioning what your next move will be? Or feeling disconnected from yourself? It might be time to do some soul-searching, and we’ve got the tips to help you on your way Do you ever get the feeling that there must be more than this? Perhaps in your daily life, or in whatever you’re
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially endorsed Novavax – a more traditional kind of vaccine – for U.S. adults who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19. Just last week, the U.S Food and Drug Administration cleared the so-called protein vaccine for COVID-19. But the final hurdle was securing a recommendation from the CDC. In a recent press
The long-struggling field of cardiac xenotransplantation has had a very good year. In January, the University of Maryland made history by keeping a 57-year-old man deemed too sick for a human heart transplant alive for 2 months with a genetically engineered pig heart. Last week, New York University surgeons reported that heart function was “completely
What TV and Film Get Right (and Very Wrong) About Diabetes – Diabetes Daily Learning Center Learning Center: LearningCenter Diabetes Daily does not provide medical advice,diagnosis or treatment.Get additional information.© 2005 – 2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third
Marks & Spencer is the latest supermarket ditching ‘best before’ labels in a bid to reduce food waste The ‘best before’ labels on supermarket foods were designed to help customers but their impact on food waste means they’re causing more problems than they’re solving. This week Marks & Spencer announced their plan to remove ‘best
How does loneliness during childhood affect people as they grow up? Being lonely before 12 years of age is linked to stress and alcohol problems in young adulthood, researchers found. Loneliness affects about a third of people in industrialized countries, the researchers wrote in their study, to be published in the Addictive Behaviors Report. It is the “pain
NEW YORK — Gene therapy could provide an effective alternative for controlling severe diabetic retinopathy, researchers say. The therapy induces cells to make an antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) molecule similar to ranibizumab, said Charles Wykoff, MD, PhD, deputy chair of ophthalmology, Blanton Eye Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas. “From an efficacy perspective, we’re seeing
The western province of Gansu is one of the hardest hit by China’s summer Covid outbreak. Pictured here is a Red Cross volunteer spraying disinfectant in Dingxi, Gansu. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s daily Covid case count has climbed into the hundreds as the summer holidays get underway. Many
A group of children’s hospitals from across the country will coordinate on the response to future pandemics and other disasters through a new $29 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The group, known as the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN), will focus on the unique needs and challenges to children during pandemics
I see your comments on social media, and I wonder: Why are you upset? How do the negative comments toward physician colleagues serve you? This is not an attack (that would be hypocritical). Rather, I invite you to genuinely ask yourself these questions as I sense something familiar — a projection of frustration and pain,
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