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Vaping Tied to Increased Risk for Smoking, Other Harms in Young People

There are consistent associations between vaping and negative outcomes in young people, including subsequent smoking, substance use, and poor physical and menta

Artery-Blocking Procedure Relieves Knee Arthritis Pain

FRIDAY, Aug. 22, 2025 Wear-and-tear knee arthritis might be made less painful by a surgical procedure that limits blood flow to the joint, a new pilot study say

More Frozen Shrimp Recalled Amid Contamination Fears

FRIDAY, Aug. 22, 2025 Federal officials have announced the recall of more packages of frozen shrimp that may be contaminated with a radioactive isotope. Califor

Fatal Snakebite at Tennessee Park Highlights Risks in the Wild

FRIDAY, Aug. 22, 2025 Authorities in Tennessee reported a rare and tragic death after a hiker was bitten by a rattlesnake. Fatal snakebites are extremely uncomm

Novel Biomarker Risk Prediction Models Examined in Chronic Kidney Disease

For adults with nondialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD), risk prediction models incorporating novel biomarkers show comparable discrimination to established ri

Prenatal Exposure to Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Linked to Brain Abnormalities

Prenatal exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) is associated with altered differentiation of neuronal tissue, increased myelination of the internal capsu

Sensitive Personalities Tied to More Mental Health Conditions

People with sensitive personalities are more prone to common mental health problems such as agoraphobia and avoidant personality disorder, according to a system

Weather Disasters Impacted Counties With More Than 60 Percent of Drug Production Facilities

More than 60 percent of drug production facilities were located in U.S. counties with at least one disaster declaration from 2019 to 2024, according to a resear

Sleep Apnea Increases Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk in Children With Epilepsy

For pediatric patients with epilepsy, sleep apnea (SA) is associated with an increased risk for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and cardiac dysrhythmia, according t

COVID-19 Linked To Asthma, Seasonal Allergies

FRIDAY, Aug. 22, 2025 COVID-19 infection might increase a person s risk of developing asthma, seasonal allergies and long-lasting sinus problems, a new study sa

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