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OD Deaths Decline in U.S., Driven By Drop In Opioid Fatalities

America s opioid crisis is showing signs of subsiding, a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says. Drug overdose deaths (O

Rewards of Tight Blood Pressure Control Outweigh Risks, Trial Finds

The health benefits of aggressive blood pressure control outweigh the potential risks for seniors, according to the latest results from a major clinical trial.

Number of Family Caregivers Supporting Older Adults Increasing

From 2011 to 2022, there was an increase in the number of family caregivers providing help to older U.S. adults, according to a study published in the February

Anifrolumab Tied to Less Organ Damage for Patients With Lupus

For patients with moderately to severely active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), anifrolumab is associated with less organ damage after 208 weeks compared wi

Number of Measles Cases Now 58 in West Texas Outbreak

New numbers have been released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in an update on the measles outbreak in Gaines County and the surrounding

2022 to 2023 Saw Decrease in Rate of Drug Overdose Deaths in United States

From 2022 to 2023, there was a decrease in the age-adjusted rate of drug overdose death in the United States, according to a report published in the February He

Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds

The highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus may be spreading through the air under certain conditions, according to a new study from the Czech Republic. Governmen

Raw Pet Food Recalled After Bird Flu Sickens, Then Kills Two Cats

Two indoor cats in Oregon were euthanized after contracting bird flu, leading to a recall of raw pet food sold in both Oregon and Washington, health officials h

Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Body Image Disorder in Young Adults

Protein shakes and pre-workout mixes are popular among gym-goers, but they might signal a deeper issue for some young adults. A study published Feb. 19 in the j

Younger People Open to Self-Collected Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

Self-collected testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) appears to be acceptable to adolescents and young adults, according to a study published onlin

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