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01 Oct
Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes

Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes

Following the historic destruction of Hurricane Helene, many Americans must now return to their mangled homes and begin the heartbreaking task of clean-up.

After making landfall in Florida near Tallahassee as a ferocious Cat 4 storm on Thursday, Helene caused record-bre...

12 Jul
Thousands of Hospital Patients in Oregon May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis, HIV

Thousands of Hospital Patients in Oregon May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis, HIV

After an anesthesiologist may have exposed thousands of people treated at several hospitals in Oregon to hepatitis and HIV, those patients are being advised to get tested for the diseases.

Two health care providers in Portland -- Providence and Legacy Health -- have been...

02 Jul
Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Tackle Extreme Heat in the Workplace

Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Tackle Extreme Heat in the Workplace

As millions of Americans grapple with blistering heat this summer, the Biden Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace.

If the first major federal safety standard of its kind becomes final, the

12 May
Avoid Overheating Dangers When Recharging Medical Devices

Avoid Overheating Dangers When Recharging Medical Devices

If you use a medical device such as a blood glucose monitor or insulin pump, keeping it charged is a must. 

But devices that rely on a USB charger can overheat, which may cause minor injuries, serious burns or fires. That's why it's important to read, understand and...

24 Apr
Almost 40% of Americans Live With Dirty Air: Report

Almost 40% of Americans Live With Dirty Air: Report

Nearly 40% of Americans live where the air is polluted enough to harm them, a new report warns.

In the American Lung Association's "State of the Air"report, released Wednesday, the number of people living with...

18 Apr
Report Finds High Levels of Pesticides in 20% of  Fruits, Veggies

Report Finds High Levels of Pesticides in 20% of Fruits, Veggies

Nearly 20% of fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables that Americans eat contain concerning levels of pesticides, a new report finds.

Pesticides posed significant risks in popular choices such as strawberries, green beans, bell peppers, blueberries and potatoes, t...

09 Feb
Lifting of Federal Ban on Gun Research Funding Has Spurred More Studies

Lifting of Federal Ban on Gun Research Funding Has Spurred More Studies

U.S. research into gun violence has started to expand following the ending of a two-decade drought of federal funding for such studies, a new report finds.

Firearms violence studies had been stymied by severe restrictions on federal funding adopted by Congress in 1996, t...

10 Jan
As Blizzards Bear Down, Stay Safe From Carbon Monoxide Dangers

As Blizzards Bear Down, Stay Safe From Carbon Monoxide Dangers

With blizzards and possible power outages threatening much of America this week, some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock.

"I urge consumers to follow CPSC's safety tips to prepare ahead of storms to prevent loss ...

04 Jan
New Antibiotic Slays Deadly Superbug in Early Trial

New Antibiotic Slays Deadly Superbug in Early Trial

Researchers report that a new type of antibiotic has proved its mettle against a deadly superbug.

Acinetobacter baumannii, a bacteria goes by the nickname CRAB, can trigger serious infections in the lungs, urinary tract and blood, according to the U.S. Centers f...

30 Dec
Your New Year's Eve Safety Checklist

Your New Year's Eve Safety Checklist

Millions of revelers hit the road after New Year's Eve celebrations and the inevitability of impaired drivers make the holiday one of the nation's deadliest.

High blood-alcohol levels are a factor in more than 50% of crashes on New Year's Day, the American Safety Council...

29 Dec
Small Magnetic Balls Sold at Walmart Recalled Over Swallowing Dangers

Small Magnetic Balls Sold at Walmart Recalled Over Swallowing Dangers

Tiny, powerful magnetic balls sold exclusively online at Walmart as building blocks and stress relievers have been recalled for swallowing dangers, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) said Thursday.

In announcing the recall, the commission pointed to thou...

22 Dec
FDA Warns of Counterfeit Ozempic

FDA Warns of Counterfeit Ozempic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has uncovered counterfeit Ozempic shots in the legitimate U.S. drug supply chain, and is warning patients to be on their guard.

The FDA said Thursday that it has

20 Dec
WHO Declares JN.1 a COVID Variant of Interest as It Spreads Widely

WHO Declares JN.1 a COVID Variant of Interest as It Spreads Widely

The new COVID variant known as JN.1 was named a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization on Tuesday, which means health officials are now closely tracking its rapid spread across the globe.

So far, the highly mutated variant has not been shown to trigger mo...

15 Dec
Too Few Americans Are Getting Vaccinated for Flu, COVID & RSV, CDC Warns

Too Few Americans Are Getting Vaccinated for Flu, COVID & RSV, CDC Warns

Low vaccination rates for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 are putting Americans at higher risk for severe illness and hospitalization this winter, a new government alert warned Thursday.

There is an "urgent need"to boost vaccination rates as the trio of viruses spread through ...

08 Dec
Salmonella Illnesses Tied to Cantaloupes Have Doubled: CDC

Salmonella Illnesses Tied to Cantaloupes Have Doubled: CDC

FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2023 (Healthday News) -- A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupes keeps expanding, with cases doubling since the last tally, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.

"Since the last update [on] November 30, 2023, an additional 113 people infected...

08 Dec
E-Scooter on Your Kids' Holiday Gift List? Experts Have Warnings, Safety Tips

E-Scooter on Your Kids' Holiday Gift List? Experts Have Warnings, Safety Tips

An electric scooter might be on your kid's wish list for Christmas, but pediatricians say parents should think twice before buying one.

Even taking a child on a ride with an e-scooter is a dicey proposition, said

05 Dec
It's Hunting Season: Keep Safety in Your Sights

It's Hunting Season: Keep Safety in Your Sights

TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Hunting season has begun in many parts of the United States, with millions of Americans heading into the woods in hopes of bagging a big buck.

But with the season comes tragic accidents.

"Every year, within the first 72 hou...

01 Dec
Respiratory Illnesses in China Not Caused by New Virus, CDC Director Testifies

Respiratory Illnesses in China Not Caused by New Virus, CDC Director Testifies

FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- In testimony provided Thursday to members of Congress, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that a surge in respiratory illnesses in China is not being fueled by a new virus.

Instead, the spike can ...

01 Dec
Most Men Taking Bodybuilding Supplements Don't Know They Can Harm Fertility

Most Men Taking Bodybuilding Supplements Don't Know They Can Harm Fertility

Bodybuilders are largely unaware that the protein supplements they use to bulk up might harm their fertility, a new study shows.

Four out of five male gym enthusiasts (79%) said they use protein supplements as part of their fitness plan, the poll found.

But only 14...

06 Nov
CDC Advisors Recommend Masks in Hospitals Without Naming Type

CDC Advisors Recommend Masks in Hospitals Without Naming Type

Advisors to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have voted to recommend that health providers wear masks during routine care for patients who are thought to be contagious.

Still, health care workers were frustrated that the draft recommendation does not s...

03 Nov
New Antibiotic Tackles Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea in Trial

New Antibiotic Tackles Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea in Trial

The first new antibiotic for gonorrhea -- the second most common sexually transmitted disease -- has shown promise in a clinical trial.

That news should come as a relief to public health experts, because gonorrhea has become resistant to all but one of the existing antib...

19 Sep
Earthquakes Are Unpredictable: Plan Ahead to Lower the Danger

Earthquakes Are Unpredictable: Plan Ahead to Lower the Danger

When an earthquake struck the center of Morocco earlier this month, killing nearly 3,000 and injuring thousands more, no one was expecting it.

That sudden rapid shaking of ground as the rocks underneath the earth shift can happen anywhere, but higher-risk areas in the Un...

03 Sep
Anxious Driver? There Are Ways to Ease Your Stress

Anxious Driver? There Are Ways to Ease Your Stress

It's not unusual to experience driving anxiety. Living in cities with heavy traffic, five-lane highways and little public transportation can make it even harder.

A psychologist offers some suggestions for easing those fears.

"One of the biggest challenges centers ...

08 Aug
When Cities Get a Pro Sports Team, Flu Deaths Rise

When Cities Get a Pro Sports Team, Flu Deaths Rise

Bringing a professional sports team to a new city often includes a big taxpayer-funded stadium subsidy, but new research shows that has a health downside: a spike in flu deaths.

"Most, if not all, of the sports venues in the cities we studied received direct and/or ind...

06 Jul
Half of America's Beaches Have Unsafe Pollution Levels: Report

Half of America's Beaches Have Unsafe Pollution Levels: Report

A day at the beach can be fun with family and friends, but water pollution can ruin the experience.

The problem is more widespread than many might think: In a new report, the Environment America Research & Policy Center, a nonprofit organization, found that half of U.S. ...

22 Jun
You've Suffered Whiplash: Know the Symptoms & Treatments

You've Suffered Whiplash: Know the Symptoms & Treatments

Whiplash -- an often underestimated injury that can strike in the aftermath of a collision -- inflicts injury and pain on its unsuspecting victims.

If you find yourself grappling with the relentless effects of whiplash, you're not alone. Numerous legal websites estimate ...

24 May
Illicit Use of Ketamine Keeps Rising in U.S.

Illicit Use of Ketamine Keeps Rising in U.S.

Seizures of illicit ketamine by drug enforcement agents have surged throughout the United States, growing 349% from 2017 through 2022, a new study finds.

Rising use of ketamine could increase the likelihood that people who use the drug recreationally may instead get a po...

22 May
Hurricane Season Starts June 1. Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Dangers

Hurricane Season Starts June 1. Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Dangers

The Atlantic hurricane season in the United States starts June 1, and some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock.

"Hurricanes and major storms in the U.S. have increased in frequency and severity in recent years. Th...

15 May
Biden Nominates Head of National Cancer Institute to Run NIH

Biden Nominates Head of National Cancer Institute to Run NIH

The U.S. National Institutes of Health could get a new leader in Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, the Boston cancer surgeon who's led the U.S. National Cancer Insti...

26 Apr
You're More Likely to Die From Guns in a Small Town Than Big City

You're More Likely to Die From Guns in a Small Town Than Big City

Gun deaths in the United States are more likely in small towns than big cities, and suicides are a big reason why.

Gun suicides are more common than gun homicides, according to a new study. Those suicides have played a large part in the increase in gun deaths over the pa...

26 Apr
USDA Cracks Down on Salmonella in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products

USDA Cracks Down on Salmonella in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to get tougher on Salmonella bacteria found in breaded, stuffed raw chicken products, the agency announced Tuesday.

About 1.35 million people are infected with Salmonella bacteria each year in the United States, according to the ...

20 Apr
Biden to Nominate Head of National Cancer Institute to Run NIH

Biden to Nominate Head of National Cancer Institute to Run NIH

The U.S. National Institutes of Health could get a new leader in Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, the Boston cancer surgeon who has led the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) since last fall.

The White House plans to nominate

30 Mar
Report Finds Big Rise in U.S. Carbon Monoxide Deaths

Report Finds Big Rise in U.S. Carbon Monoxide Deaths

A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning are increasing in the United States.

The report looked at carbon monoxide (CO) deaths from 2009 to 2019, finding 250 consumer product-related CO deaths in 2...

08 Feb
Big Changes Are Coming to U.S. Health Care as Pandemic Emergencies Expire

Big Changes Are Coming to U.S. Health Care as Pandemic Emergencies Expire

Americans received unprecedented access to health care during the pandemic, including hassle-free public insurance and free tests, treatments and vaccines for COVID-19.

Now, they need to prepare for most of that to unwind, experts say.

"Essentially, Congress and th...

31 Jan
After Baby Formula Scandal, FDA Announces New Unit Focused on Food Safety

After Baby Formula Scandal, FDA Announces New Unit Focused on Food Safety

Stung by recent food safety scandals -- most notably last year's infant formula shortage, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it is creating a new unit devoted to food safety.

The newly dubbed Human Foods Program will wield wide-ranging powers.<...

11 Dec
It's Snow Season: Stay Safe on the Slopes

It's Snow Season: Stay Safe on the Slopes

Skiiers and snowboarders, take note: You're less likely to get hurt if you ease back into the winter sports season.

"We see a lot of patients in the After-Hours Clinic (of the department of orthopaedic surgery) on their way back from skiing and snowboarding,"said

05 Dec
Feds Urge Vaccination as 'Tripledemic' Hits More Americans

Feds Urge Vaccination as 'Tripledemic' Hits More Americans

Flu, RSV and COVID-19 are creating a perfect storm of respiratory disease that is overwhelming the nation's health care systems.

Vaccination will be key to getting through the winter holidays with your health intact, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Direct...

01 Dec
Frozen Stuffed Chicken Products & Microwave Ovens: A Recipe for Salmonella

Frozen Stuffed Chicken Products & Microwave Ovens: A Recipe for Salmonella

After repeat U.S. outbreaks of salmonella tied to frozen, breaded and stuffed chicken products, researchers are now pointing to microwave cooking as a key driver of illness.

Because they're breaded, the popular products -- for example, chicken stuffed with broccoli and c...

28 Nov
Monkeypox Renamed MPox Amid Racism Concerns

Monkeypox Renamed MPox Amid Racism Concerns

Monkeypox still exists, but its name is being phased out over racism concerns.

For the next year, the terms monkeypox and the new name mpox will be used interchangeably before the virus is permanently renamed mpox, the World Health Organization

02 Nov
Most Americans Admit to Driving While Drowsy: Poll

Most Americans Admit to Driving While Drowsy: Poll

Most people consider drowsy driving dangerous, but an estimated 37 million Americans still get behind the wheel at least once a year when they're so tired they can barely keep their eyes open.

About six in 10 people admitted to drowsy driving in a new survey by the Natio...

18 Oct
Along Eastern Seaboard, Hurricanes Getting Bigger, Wetter

Along Eastern Seaboard, Hurricanes Getting Bigger, Wetter

The Atlantic seaboard could be in for faster-forming and wetter hurricanes, new research warns.

Climate change is the overarching cause, experts say.

As parts of the United S...

23 Sep
4.4 Million Americans Have Gotten Updated COVID Boosters

4.4 Million Americans Have Gotten Updated COVID Boosters

At least 4.4 million Americans have received the updated COVID-19 booster shot.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the count Thursday ...

08 Sep
Do Taxes on Soda Really Lower Sugar Intake?

Do Taxes on Soda Really Lower Sugar Intake?

New research suggests that good intentions may not always be enough when it comes to public health.

According to the study of the consequences of

01 Sep
Deadly 'Rainbow Fentanyl' Looks Like Candy, Could Entice Kids

Deadly 'Rainbow Fentanyl' Looks Like Candy, Could Entice Kids

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning the public that colorfully dyed fentanyl -- dubbed "rainbow fentanyl" -- is readily available across the United States.

"Rainbow ...

15 Aug
How Worried Should You Be About New Reports on Polio?

How Worried Should You Be About New Reports on Polio?

Poliovirus detected in New York City wastewater last week put public health officials on high alert, as it indicates the potentially paralyzing virus is circulating widely in the area.

But infectious disease experts say there's no need for families of fully vaccinated ch...

10 Aug
TPOXX Is the Only Monkeypox Treatment -- If You Can Get It

TPOXX Is the Only Monkeypox Treatment -- If You Can Get It

What if a rare viral illness with the potential to cause excruciating pain was in fact treatable, but the only drug for that use was nearly impossible to get, despite being in plentiful supply?

That is precisely the dilemma now confronting thousands of

30 Jun
Safer Roadways Could Save 540,000 Lives a Year Worldwide

Safer Roadways Could Save 540,000 Lives a Year Worldwide

Traffic accidents kill about 1.35 million people around the world each year.

As the United Nations convenes a meeting on global road safety, new research suggests that if nations focused on key safety measures, about 540,000 lives a year could be saved.

"The death ...

30 Jun
Many Parents Ignore Fireworks Safety

Many Parents Ignore Fireworks Safety

Many U.S. parents don't take proper precautions to protect their children from fireworks-related burns and injuries, claims a new survey released just ahead of the Fourth of July.

14 Jun
Kids Can Suffer Severe Injuries at Trampoline Parks

Kids Can Suffer Severe Injuries at Trampoline Parks

Bouncing on a trampoline is always risky, but kids are more likely to suffer serious injuries at a trampoline center than at home, according to researchers who are calling for mandatory safety standards at the centers.

U.S. emergency departments treat nearly 100,000 chil...

03 Jun
Feds Warn of Bedrails That Can Entrap; 3 Deaths Reported

Feds Warn of Bedrails That Can Entrap; 3 Deaths Reported

At least three elderly Americans suffocated after getting trapped in Mobility Transfer Systems adult portable bedrails, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says anyone who has the rails should stop using them immediately.

The