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Nation's Heart Transplant List Is Failing Sick Kids, Study Suggests

The U.S. heart transplant list for children isn t accurately ranking the sickest kids highest, making it more likely they may die while waiting for a donor hear

Botanicals Like Turmeric, Green Tea Are Harming Americans' Livers

Botanicals like turmeric, green tea and black cohosh may seem benign, but their overuse is being increasingly linked to liver injury. New research suggests that

Prevalence of Overactive Bladder in U.S. Men Increased Significantly Since 2005

In the United States, the prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) among men was 14.5 percent in 2015 to 2020, reflecting a significant increase from 2005, accord

2007 to 2020 Saw Continuous Decrease in Cervical Cancer in Younger Women

For individuals younger than 25 years, the incidence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) decreased continuously from 2007 through 2020, according to a r

Head Injuries Common Among Police Officers, With Links to Mental Health Issues

all signs of a concussion.Officers with a prior head injury also were more likely to have symptoms of PTSD and depression.The new study was published Aug. 5 in

2021 to 2023 Saw Considerable Increase in Semaglutide Fills

From 2021 through 2023, there was a considerable increase in the number of semaglutide fills, according to a research letter published online Aug. 2 in JAMA Hea

Neuro/Psych Diagnoses Prevalent in Children With Medical Complexity

Children with medical complexity (CMC) often have neurodevelopmental and mental health diagnoses, which are associated with increased health care utilization, a

Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals Frequently Used in United States

An estimated 15 million U.S. adults consumed at least one of six potentially hepatotoxic botanicals within the previous 30 days, according to a study published

Breast Pumps Greatly Extend the Time a Mom Breastfeeds

Women who use a breast pump to store milk for their infant tend to breastfeed 21 weeks longer, on average, compared to moms who don t use the devices, new resea

Here Are the Barriers Keeping People With Disabilities From Exercise

Many people with disabilities aren t getting the exercise they need because fitness centers don t offer adaptive equipment or staff trained in helping the disab

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