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New blood test predicts risk of heart attack and stroke with twice previous accuracy
Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict whether someone is at high risk of a heart attack, stroke, heart failure or dying from one of these conditions within the next four…
Long COVID symptoms: Major issue happens 3 to 6 months later
An infection from the novel coronavirus increases your risk of serious blood clots months down the road, a new international study suggests.Driving…
Fungicide-Treated Fruits May Harbor Deadly Super-Yeast, Study Finds
Photo: Getty (Getty Images)Recent research out of India raises concerns over the transmission risks of a harmful and hard-to-kill fungal infection. The study found drug-resistant strains!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Disinfectant Use During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma and Eczema in Children
Use of disinfectants by pregnant women may be a risk factor for asthma and <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="eczemaEczema,…
42 previously unknown genes discovered for Alzheimer’s disease
"Lifestyle factors such as smoking, exercise and diet influence our development of Alzheimer's, and acting to address these now is a positive way of reducing risk ourselves," she added.…
Los Angeles, Orange, and San Francisco counties shatter COVID-19 records as ICU space
Record numbers of patients with COVID-19 were hospitalized this weekend in Los Angeles and Orange counties, and San Francisco hit a high for new coronavirus cases, as space in intensive…
Coronavirus in Oregon: Weekly cases climb 30%, hospitalizations double from
Oregon health officials reported nearly 7,000 new coronavirus cases during the week ending Sunday, the fifth consecutive week of increasing cases since the fall of the omicron wave.But…
N.J. reports 5,095 new COVID-19 cases, 51 more deaths as hospitalizations,
New Jersey reported another 5,095 cases of the coronavirus and 51 additional confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Christmas Day, while the statewide transmission rate fell further below the key…
COVID-19 Third Dose Vaccine Protection Against Hospitalization Wanes After 3 Months
A new research study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine shows that protection against the omicron variant deteriorates over time – even after a third vaccine dose.
Kaiser…
Which fruits are low in sugar?
Which fruits are low in sugar? Fruit is a healthy way to add essential vitamins, minerals, fiber and water to your diet. Some fruits, including mangoes, grapes and bananas, have a…