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Giant African Land Snail Appears In Florida, Prompts Quarantine, Meningitis Concerns

Jul 03, 2022 , Forbes

This snail had been decaled eradicated in Florida in 1975 and then again in 2021. But it may be back again, carrying the risk of rat lungworm....

Genetic 'Taste Score' Could Help Us Eat Healthier

Jul 03, 2022 , eMedicine Health

Genetic 'Taste Score' Could Help Us Eat Healthier and Reduce Disease...

Genetic 'Taste Score' Could Help Us Eat Healthier and Reduce Disease Risk

Jul 03, 2022 , RxList

Addicted to cookies? Can't stand broccoli? You may be able to blame mom and...

Cancer Survivors Face Higher Heart Risks Later

Jul 03, 2022 , MedicineNet

Title: Cancer Survivors Face Higher Heart Risks LaterCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2022 12:00:00...

Opioids May Cause More Harm Than Good After Mild to Moderate Surgery

Jul 02, 2022 , RxList

Opioid prescriptions after minor to moderate surgeries do not reduce pain after patient discharge, according to a new meta-analysis. Researchers also found that patients given opioid prescriptions are at higher risk of adverse events, including vomiting, nausea, and...

Menopause Linked With Higher Alzheimer's Risk

Jul 02, 2022 , MedicineNet

Title: Menopause Linked With Higher Alzheimer's RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/30/2022 12:00:00...

California May Require Labels on Pot Products to Warn of Mental Health Risks

Jul 01, 2022 , Kaiser Health News

Doctors and lawmakers in California want cannabis products labeled to warn consumers of the increased risk of schizophrenia and other disorders associated with heavy...

Can the Flu Vaccine Help Keep Older Minds Sharp?

Jul 01, 2022 , WebMD

Flu vaccination has been linked to a 40% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults, according to a new...

As Monkeypox Spreads, Here’s Who Should Get A Vaccine—And How

Jul 01, 2022 , Forbes

Supplies of monkeypox vaccine are limited and states will receive doses based on the number of cases there are and how many people are at risk of severe disease....

New Report Raises Question: Can You Get COVID From Your Cat?

Jul 01, 2022 , WebMD

News that a veterinarian in Thailand was infected with COVID by a cat she was treating raises new questions about risk of animal-to-human...

PTSD Increases The Risk Of Cognitive Decline In Middle-Aged Women

Jul 01, 2022 , Forbes

Experiencing high levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms over a long period of time can substantially worsen cognitive decline in middle-aged women, according to a new study....

How Common Is Long Covid? More Common Than You’d Think

Jul 01, 2022 , Forbes

Using new data from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), this article will highlight the prevalence of Long Covid and emphasize the importance of mitigating your...

Genetic ‘Taste Score’ Could Help Us Eat Healthier and Reduce Disease Risk

Jun 30, 2022 , WebMD

Tufts University researchers say new findings may someday advance personalized nutrition, improving diet and reducing the risk for obesity, diabetes, and heart...

What You Need to Know About Monkeypox

Jun 30, 2022 , Kaiser Health News

For now, monkeypox poses a low risk to the U.S. public, but it could become a problem if the spread is left unchecked. Here’s what everyone should know about...

US to offer monkeypox vaccines in states with high case rates

Jun 29, 2022 , CNN Health

The Biden Administration announced plans to beef up its response to monkeypox on Tuesday, detailing plans to offer more vaccines and more tests to people who are most at risk of getting it—including men who have sex with men and their partners....

Study Finds Women, White And Older People At Greater Risk Of ‘Long Covid’

Jun 29, 2022 , Forbes

New research published in U.K. research journal Nature Communications finds the likelihood of experiencing long-term Covid symptoms increases for women, white people, older people and individuals with general and mental health...

Cancer Survivors At Higher Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease

Jun 29, 2022 , Forbes

The increased risk is thought to be partially due to cardiotoxic side effects from some radiotherapy and chemotherapy...

HHS secretary vows women in states that ban abortion will have access in cases of rape, incest, risk to woman's life

Jun 29, 2022 , CNBC Health

Health Secretary Xavier Becerra directed federal health agencies to ensure victims of rape and incest have ready access to...

Cancer May Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Jun 29, 2022 , eMedicine Health

Cancer May Increase Risk of Type 2...

Cancer May Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Jun 29, 2022 , RxList

A large Danish study has found that cancer increases the risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes, especially certain types of cancer, most notably pancreatic...