Infections from potentially deadly bacteria in baby formula added to CDC watchlist

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will now begin tracking infections caused by Cronobacter, a potentially deadly bacteria that has been found in powdered infant formula. On Thursday, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists — a nonprofit group that advises the CDC — added Cronobacter-related infections to the national watchlist of serious...

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Talk therapy? AI may detect 'earliest symptoms' of dementia by analyzing speech patterns

A new artificial intelligence-powered tool aims to detect signs of dementia, Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders by analyzing a person’s speech and language patterns. The system is called CognoSpeak. Researchers at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. developed it.  In early trials that included both Alzheimer’s patients and cognitively...

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Gender dysphoria growing among younger adults amid increasing acceptance study finds

Individuals are receiving diagnoses of gender dysphoria (GD) — also known as gender identity disorder — at younger ages, according to a new study published in General Psychiatry, an open access journal that covers mental health issues and more.  "Gender dysphoria" is defined as "psychological distress that results from an incongruence between...

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Migraine pain relief tips plus first AI drug reaches humans and uterine cancer is on the uptick

MEDS ON THE MOVE – First-ever AI drug could help chronic lung disease patients. Continue reading… ‘WE NEED TO DO BETTER’ – Oncologist warns of an uptick in uterine cancer. Continue reading… HEADS UP – Get expert tips and tricks for migraine pain relief. Continue reading… DRUG BREAKTHROUGH – The FDA has approved the first therapy for children's muscular...

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Biden has sleep apnea: What is it?

President Biden has sleep apnea, according to a spokesperson, and used a CPAP machine as recently as Tuesday night.  "Since 2008, the President has disclosed his history with sleep apnea in thorough medical reports. He used a CPAP machine last night, which is common for people with that history," White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates...

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Heads up on migraines as expert reveals tips for finding relief from 'debilitating' headaches

Migraine sufferers are no strangers to major headaches. The onset of a migraine can be painful, disorienting and sometimes even debilitating. During National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, Fox News Digital spoke to neurologist and headache specialist Lauren R. Natbony, M.D., to break down a few common myths and misconceptions about the condition. MIGRAINE...

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Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber deaths from ovarian cancer oncologist says: We need to do better

The most common type of gynecologic cancer in the U.S. has been on the rise in recent years — and there’s no standard screening for it. Uterine cancer will affect about 66,200 women in 2023 in the U.S. — and around 13,000 will die from the disease, per the American Cancer Society (ACS). "While we are seeing a downward trend in overall cancer cases,...

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First US malaria cases diagnosed in decades: What to know about the disease

The first malaria cases in decades were recently confirmed in two southern states.  Four cases were confirmed in Florida, and one was reported in Texas. All patients have received treatment and are improving. There is no evidence to suggest the cases in the two states, confirmed within the past two months, are related.  The Florida Department...

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Texas postal worker dies while delivering mail in 'dangerous environment' with record-high temps

North Texas postal worker Eugene Gates Jr., 66, died on June 20 after he collapsed while delivering mail amid a dangerously high heat index, according to multiple reports.  The heat index that day had reached 115 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest recorded temperature in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1980, according to a local news...

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First AI-generated drug enters human clinical trials targeting chronic lung disease patients

The first-ever drug generated by artificial intelligence has entered Phase 2 clinical trials, with the first dose successfully administered to a human, Insilico Medicine announced yesterday. The drug, currently referred to as INS018_055, is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.  The...

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IV therapy craze has Americans pumping vitamins into their veins: Results are 'pretty dramatic'

While IV drip therapy has gained popularity as a trendy hangover cure and health trend, the practice of fueling the body with essential vitamins faster than an ingestible can has been around for decades.  IV clinic owners Dr. Pauline Jose (PH Drip Lab in California) and Dr. Christopher Neary (Prime IV, which has franchises around the country)...

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As Lyme disease tests miss many acute infections potential at-home test offers hope for earlier diagnosis

When Americans spend time in the great outdoors this summer, they don’t want to come back home with any uninvited guests.  Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne disease in the United States, can have severe complications if left untreated or unnoticed. Prompt treatment is essential to prevent the spread of the disease elsewhere in the body. TICK...

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Locally acquired malaria cases confirmed in Texas and Florida as CDC calls for action plan

Several locally acquired malaria cases have been confirmed in Texas and Florida within the past two months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in an alert on Monday. The agency also expressed a concern that an increase in international travel throughout summer could lead to an uptick of cases. For treatment of potentially...

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Be well: Prevent dangerous falls among older adults by taking key steps

More than one out of four older people experience a fall each year — and three million of them are treated in the emergency room for their injuries, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dangerous falls can be prevented by following safety protocols.  Christynne Helfrich, PT, a physical therapist commercial...

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Hydration nation: Clients clamor for IV therapy on demand even though its not FDA-approved

For an increasing number of people, "getting more fluids" has taken on new meaning as IV hydration bars and clinics pop up across the country and "clients" book time at these locations. At spa-like clinics, patrons can receive intravenous (IV) fluids on demand, even when such hydration is not specifically recommended or prescribed by their doctor. The...

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AI helps dentists catch more cavities and gum disease: It's 'unbiased' and gives 'more accurate' diagnoses

Gum disease (periodontitis) affects more than 47% of Americans — or nearly 65 million people — including former Major League Baseball player Alex Rodriguez, who recently announced he has the condition. As artificial intelligence continues to expand into dental and medical uses, dentists are relying on the technology to quickly and accurately detect...

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