The largest medical record-based study ever of adverse events suffered by hospitalized patients in the U.S., published in the July 12 issue of JAMA, reports a significant decrease in the…
Category: Lifestyle
Do you live in America’s fittest city? Experts rank best to worst
Want to get fit and stay fit? Arlington, Va., may be the city for you: For the fifth year in a row, it has been named the fittest city in…
Brad Pitt believes he has rare ‘face blindness’ disorder what is it?
Award-winning actor Brad Pitt believes he suffers from a rare condition that interferes with his ability to recognize people's faces. In a new interview with GQ magazine, Pitt said that…
Laboratory response network facilitates rapid ID of monkeypox
The Laboratory Response Network (LRN) has facilitated rapid testing and detection of patients with monkeypox, according to research published in the July 8 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for…
Weed killer glyphosate found in most Americans’ urine
More than 80% of Americans have a widely used herbicide lurking in their urine, a new government study suggests. The chemical, known as glyphosate, is "probably carcinogenic to humans," the…
Abortion bans could put lives of cancer patients in jeopardy
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will limit cancer treatment options for pregnant women and put lives needlessly at risk, America's leading cancer societies warn. About…
Friends want to hear from you more than you think
If you've ever hesitated to text or email friends you haven't seen in a while, a new study has a reassuring message: They'll probably appreciate it more than you think.…