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Over 200 Lead Poisoning Cases Now Linked to Tainted Fruit Puree Pouches

At least 205 cases of lead poisoning linked to contaminated fruit puree pouches have now been reported in the United States, federal health officials report.Tha

Burnout, Lack of Fulfillment Linked to Physician Intention to Leave

Burnout, lack of professional fulfillment, and other well-being-linked factors are associated with intention to leave (ITL) among physicians, according to a stu

Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Before Age 55 Years Impact Risk for Heart Disease

Genetically predicted systolic blood pressure (SBP) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) increase the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), independ

Waist Circumference Predicts Infertility in Child-Bearing-Aged Women

Waist circumference (WC) is a positive predictor of female infertility, independent of body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Dec. 20 in P

Kidney Dysfunction Linked to Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

Mild and moderate kidney dysfunction are associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), acco

Benzodiazepines, Antipsychotics Often Recommended as 'Trip Killers'

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ED Visit Rate 72.2 Per 1,000 Adults With Diabetes in 2020 to 2021

In 2020 to 2021, the emergency department visit rate was 72.2 visits per 1,000 adults with diabetes, with the rate increasing with age, according to a December

Phthalates, Found in Everyday Products, Might Lower Fertility

Exposure to a common chemical group found in many household products may delay or even prevent a woman from becoming pregnant, a new study says. Phthalates can

Supplements vs. the Mediterranean Diet for IVF Success: Which Works Best?

Women struggling with fertility and using in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive sometimes turn to supplements for help. Unfortunately, a new study finds only

Immunotherapy's Benefits for Colon Cancer Survivors Continue Long After Treatment Stops

Many patients with advanced colon cancers who are successfully treated with immunotherapy and then stop those treatments appear to face little risk of tumor pro

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