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Most U.S. youth who die by suicide don’t have mental health diagnosis
Three out of five young people who die by suicide don't have any prior mental health diagnosis, a new study…
Black Americans 20 times more likely to have gun injuries than Whites
Black Americans, especially young Black men, face 20 times the odds of gun injury compared to Whites, new data…
Taxpayers spent $1.8 million to study rewards for stopping cellphone use while driving
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USDA seeks to limit salmonella in raw poultry products
The U.S. Agriculture Department on Monday announced new ways to reduce salmonella contamination and illnesses…
Many women misled by claims about common fertility test
Women are often being sold a fertility test that paints a misleading picture of their ability to conceive a…
Surgery overused for infants with ‘tongue-tie’ issue that hinders…
Surgery is being overused to correct breastfeeding difficulties in infants with ankyloglossia, or "tongue-tie,"…
FDA approves new blood test for colon cancer screening
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Shield, a new blood test that can spot colon cancer.…
Avoid added sugars to help keep cells young
Added sugar can cause your cells to prematurely age, a new study warns. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Study finds COVID-19 virus widespread in U.S. wildlife
The virus responsible for COVID-19 was detected in six common backyard species, including deer mice, opossums,…
Study: Tough workouts safe for people with Long QT syndrome
People with the heart condition Long QT syndrome (LQTS) can safely engage in vigorous exercise, a new study…