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Study: 8-year interval between HPV tests for cervical cancer may be safe, effective
Current standards require women to undergo human papillomavirus (HPV) screening every five years. But…
Study: Only half of U.S. residents trained to perform CPR or stop serious bleeding
1 of 2 | Dr. Nicholas Kman, an emergency medicine physician, helped design the first-aid study at…
Gallbladder cancer rates rise among Black Americans, remain stable for others
Between 2001 and 2020, gallbladder cancer rates increased by more than 1% per year, on average, for Black…
Expert shares what to expect after hip replacement surgery
Older hip implants were made of metal, but newer ones are largely composed of ceramic and plastic, so their…
Fluoridated drinking water during pregnancy may raise health risks for baby
Children who'd been exposed to 0.68 milligrams per liter of fluoride in the womb were 1.83 times more likely to…
Cannabis overdoses rise among older adults
Researchers pointed out that "older adults are at particularly high risk of adverse effects from cannabis"…
Study: Matcha may inhibit bacteria that causes gum disease
Lab experiments show that matcha can inhibit the growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis, one of the main bacterial…
Lung cancer risks remain high for smokers who switch to vaping
Folks who'd quit smoking for five years or more but were vaping still faced higher odds for fatal lung cancer…
Kids with asthma more likely to need hospital care during heat waves
Daytime heat waves are associated with 19% increased odds that a child with asthma will wind up in the…
Tracking exercise steps or minutes may boost health
Exercise targets based on either step count or minutes are equally associated with lower risks of premature…