USPSTF recommends breast cancer screening for women aged 40 to 75 years
Apr 30, 2024
Insufficient evidence was seen for screening older women and for supplemental screening for women with dense breasts.
Two-thirds of survivors of the most severe COVID-19 face impairment at one year
Apr 26, 2024
Physical, psychiatric and cognitive problems were seen in those discharged to long-term acute care hospitals.
Seafood consumption tied to ‘forever chemical’ exposure risk
Apr 24, 2024
Consumers of seafood purchased in a local northeastern US market may be exposed to potentially risky PFAS concentrations.
Good heart health may protect against cognitive decline in black women
Apr 24, 2024
The finding was seen for processing speed and cardiovascular health in Black women but not white women.
$282 billion: What mental illness costs America each year
Apr 24, 2024
America’s mental health woes essentially serve as an annual economic downturn for the nation, a new study says.
American Academy of Neurology, April 13-18
Apr 23, 2024
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 13 to 18 in Denver, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals,...
CDC launches online tool to help Americans manage extreme heat
Apr 23, 2024
Climate change is sending more and more people unprepared for heatwaves to the nation’s emergency departments
EPA designates two ‘forever chemicals’ as hazardous
Apr 22, 2024
Two common PFAS “forever chemicals” have been deemed hazardous substances by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Visual impairment linked to increased risk for suicide
Apr 19, 2024
A review shows increased pooled odds ratios for suicidal behavior, suicidal ideation and suicidal death.
High levels of pesticides found in 20 percent of fruits, vegetables
Apr 18, 2024
Sixty-five of 100 samples of the most contaminated produce were imported, often originating from Mexico.