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Fake Oxycontin Pills Widespread and Potentially Deadly: Report

The rate at which young Americans are ending up in hospital ICUs after using fake Oxycontin pills spiked with fentanyl is soaring, especially in the U.S. West,

Athletes Can Expect High Ozone, Pollen Counts for Paris Olympics

high levels of ozone pollution and grass pollen are likely during the upcoming games if hot, sunny weather prevails, researchers said.Ozone levels in Paris and

Certain Abbott Blood Sugar Monitors May Give Incorrect Readings

Abbott has warned diabetes patients that some of its continuous blood sugar monitoring systems may need to be replaced because of inaccurate readings. Abbott ha

Toxic Lead Found in Cinnamon Product, FDA Says

An additional cinnamon product sold in the United States has been found to contain high levels of lead, health officials are warning.In a health alert issued Th

Prenatal Cannabis Use Tied to Adverse Maternal Health Outcomes

Prenatal cannabis use is associated with several adverse maternal health outcomes during pregnancy, according to a study published July 22 in JAMA Internal Medi

Gender-Based Variation Seen in Medicare Reimbursement for Surgery

Considerable gender-based variation is seen in practice patterns and reimbursement among different surgical subspecialties serving the Medicare population, acco

2021 to 2022 Saw 3 Percent Increase in Infant Deaths Reported in U.S.

There was a 3 percent increase in infant deaths reported in the United States from 2021 to 2022, according to the July 24 National Vital Statistics Reports, a p

Declines Seen in Medical, Nonmedical Use of Prescription Meds Among Teens

U.S adolescents reported declines in medical use and nonmedical use (NMU) of prescription stimulants, opioids, and benzodiazepines from 2009 to 2022, according

18.3 Percent of Physicians Reported PTSD During COVID-19 Pandemic

More than 18 percent of physicians reported posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a review and meta-analysis published

Temperature Extremes Tied to Higher Rates of Missed Primary Care Appointments

Temperature extremes are associated with higher rates of missed primary care appointments, according to a study published online June 20 in the American Journal

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