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Zoonotic Virus Spillover Set to Continue Increasing Worldwide

The number of zoonotic spillover events and reported deaths increased by 4.98 and 8.7 percent, respectively, annually, according to a study published online Nov

False-Positive Mammogram Result Raises Odds for Breast Cancer Later

Women who have a false-positive result on a screening mammogram may have an increased risk of breast cancer for up to 20 years, a large new study finds.False-po

AI Getting Better at Detecting Skin Cancer

a basal cell carcinoma identified at the second read by the safety-net dermatologist. The latest algorithm also showed a high specificity in identifying benign

U.S. Teens Are Driving Drowsy at High Rates

Drowsy driving causes thousands of car crashes a year and teen drivers say they are often sleepy behind the wheel.In a new survey, teens reported high rates of

Too Much Salt Could Raise Your Odds for Diabetes

Put down the saltshaker especially if you re at risk of type 2 diabetes.While the condition brings to mind the need to avoid sugar, a new study links it to freq

Clocks 'Fall Back' on Sunday. U.S. Sleep Experts Want No 'Spring Forward'

It s time to turn your clocks back this Sunday, and a leading group of sleep experts want that return to standard time to be permanent.The American Academy of S

One in 7 Americans Has Had Long COVID

As many as 1 in 3 people who fall ill with COVID-19 will develop long COVID, with symptoms that can persist for months or years, a new study estimates.Nearly ha

Critics Slam Updated Infection Control Recommendations for Hospitals

Advisors to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are expected to approve new draft guidelines for hospital infection control this week, the first

More Eye Drops Recalled Due to Infection Danger

Cardinal Health is voluntarily recalling certain LEADER brand eye drops because they may cause eye infections. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration informed th

Hep C Testing Recommendations Developed for Perinatally Exposed Infants

Recommendations have been developed for hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing among perinatally exposed infants. The recommendations and report are published in the N

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