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Avian flu virus detected in New York City wild birds
United Press International via Yahoo News· 21 hours agoPhoto by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The H5N1 avian flu virus has been discovered in a small number of wild birds in New York City. The highly infectious...
Competing for cash may spur men to lose weight
United Press International via Yahoo News· 20 hours agoWeight loss was more successful among men who engaged in a competitive game versus those who weren't offered the challenge, researchers said. Photo by...
Study: Low-calorie keto diet may help clear up acne
United Press International via Yahoo News· 19 hours agoAccording to Italian researchers, acne has long been linked with obesity, perhaps because both conditions are tied to rising inflammation and oxidative...
Study: Zinc may reduce cold symptoms by two days
United Press International via Yahoo News· 7 days agoThe theory behind zinc is that the essential mineral, which is found in many foods, might interfere with the cold virus' ability to replicate in the...
Colon cancer rates skyrocket among children, teens
UPI· 7 days agoColon cancer steadily increased among young people in the United States over the past two decades, with tweens enduring the most dramatic leap in cancer...
More women on surgical team could improve outcomes, researchers say
United Press International via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoHospitals in Canada that had 35% or more surgeons and anesthesiologists who were female on staff...
The Pros & Cons of Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery
KTBS Shreveport· 6 days agoRobot-assisted total knee replacements tend to have better outcomes on average, a new study reports. Unfortunately, there’s a downside – having a...
San Francisco expected to ban 'forever chemicals' in firefighter equipment
United Press International via Yahoo News· 2 days agoSan Francisco lawmakers are expected to pass an ordinance on Tuesday that will prohibit the use of...
CDC: U.S. drug overdose deaths fall for first time since 2018
United Press International via Yahoo News· 20 hours agoThe relentless rise in deaths from drug overdose in the United States may finally have stalled: New...
Blood test could detect preeclampsia in first trimester, LabCorp reports
United Press International via Yahoo News· 21 hours agoPreeclampsia can be a life-threatening complication of pregnancy, but a new blood test can help...
