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Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts

It s long been a mystery why folks need a flu vaccine every year, even though immunizations they got in childhood continue to protect them from measles and mump

Six-Month Mortality Lower With Liberal Transfusion Strategy in Acute MI With Anemia

For patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and anemia, the primary outcome of 30-day mortality or MI does not differ with a restrictive versus liberal t

Interest In Permanent Contraception Rose After Roe v. Wade was Overturned

Abortion bans have led many young people to decide they d rather forego having kids than ever face that dilemma. A surge in permanent contraception immediately

Capricor Therapeutics Completes Submission of Biologics License Application to the U.S. FDA for Deramiocel for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Cruise Passenger Dies Amid Norovirus Outbreak That Sickened Dozens

A norovirus outbreak aboard the P O Cruises Arcadia ship last fall left dozens of passengers confined to their cabins and is now linked to the death of a 77-yea

Brain Volume, Health Linked to Socioeconomic Status

Wealth could be related to brain health, a new study says. People raised in poorer communities or nations appear to have brains more likely to shrink with age,

Denture Use Tied to Better Cognitive Health in Older Adults With Partial Tooth Loss

Denture use may help protect against cognitive decline in older adults with partial tooth loss, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in Aging Medicine.

Decrease Seen in In Situ Breast Cancer Since 2009

The incidence of in situ breast cancer has decreased since 2009, consistent with decreasing use of mammography in association with the 2009 U.S. Preventive Serv

Gestational Exposure to NSAIDs Tied to Childhood Chronic Kidney Disease

Gestational exposure to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with an increased risk for childhood chronic kidney disease (CHD), although

Review Shows Inverse Link Between Fluoride Exposure and Children's IQ

Inverse associations are observed between fluoride measurements in urine and drinking water and children s IQ, according to a review published online Jan. 6 in