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HHS urges blood culture vial conservation amid shortage
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra Friday urged health care providers to conserve…
Brain cells ‘reset’ during sleep to prepare for tomorrow’s memories
A good night's sleep is crucial for helping people make new memories: Neurons that capture new memories during…
Timely dementia diagnosis varies widely across United States
Where you live in the United States could play a role in whether you get a timely diagnosis of dementia, a new…
FDA warns about dangerous lead levels in apple cinnamon puree products
Robert Califf, c ommissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, speaks at the U.S. Capitol in Washington,…
Work stress may increase risk of heart rhythm disorder
Employees under crushing work stress are at increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a dangerous heart…
High blood pressure might increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Untreated high blood pressure in your 60s could raise your risk for Alzheimer's disease later, new research…
What is mpox? The infectious virus that is cousin to smallpox
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, a public health…
Comatose patients with brain injury may have ‘covert’ consciousness
Some comatose patients with severe brain injury might be paying closer attention to their surroundings than…
Brain-computer tech enables mute man with ALS to ‘talk’ again
A new brain-computer interface is allowing a man with ALS to speak to others once more, with his brain…
United States remains last for life expectancy among English-speaking countries
Americans continue to rank dead last in life expectancy among English-speaking countries, a new study finds.…