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COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may raise baby’s risk of respiratory illness
Researchers found that exposure to the coronavirus while in the womb increased a newborn's risk of respiratory…
Red Cross doubles down on plea for donations during blood shortage
A series of severe winter storms this month have exacerbated an already bad situation, as a shortage of…
FDA issues new warning about tianeptine ‘gas station heroin’
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to buy or use "gas station heroin" or tianeptine…
Illinois moves to ban Red No. 3, other harmful food additives
The Illinois Food Safety Act would ban brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, proylparaben, red dye no. 3…
10-year study evaluates prostate cancer treatments, side effects
A new study tracked 10-year outcomes and treatment side effects for nearly 2,500 men first diagnosed with…
Strange vision problems may indicate Alzheimer’s disease
In 94% of cases, people experiencing posterior cortical atrophy went on to develop Alzheimer's disease,…
American Lung Association criticizes Biden for not finalizing menthol cigarette ban
In its report, the American Lung Association highlighted four key actions for President Joe Biden and Congress…
Mislabeled cookies recalled after New York man dies
A Connecticut-based food chain is recalling their Vanilla Florentine Cookies after a New York resident with an…
Heart disease remains top cause of death in U.S., but death rates have fallen
Death rates from heart disease have declined 60% since the 1950s, AHA experts noted. Photo by Adobe…
Weight loss won’t ensure diabetes remission over long term, study indicates
1 of 3 | Few patients stay in remission from diabetes through weight loss alone over the long…