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Free memory screenings can help protect brain health
Memory screenings consist of a series of questions that gauge memory and brain function. Photo by Chokniti…
More women who are not pregnant stock up on abortion pills, study finds
A new study, published Tuesday in the Journal JAMA Internal Medicine, shows advance provision requests for…
Some medications may harm driving skills of older adults
When older folks were taking either antidepressants, sedative/hypnotics (sleep medications) or non-steroidal…
Out partying on New Year’s Eve? Here’s a safety checklist
Revelers stand with the giant, seven-foot-tall numerals for "2024" when they arrived in Times Square on…
Adding salt to food may increase risk of chronic kidney disease
A new study found that people who said they "sometimes" added extra salt had a 4% higher risk of kidney…
Test could identify more cancer patients eligible for immunotherapy
Revising current testing guidelines so that a more sophisticated test could be used more often would enable…
Suicide rates for Vietnam veterans no higher than general population
A Vietnam Veterans places his hand on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during Memorial Day weekend in Washington,…
Walmart vendor recalls high-powered magnetic balls due to ingestion hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated 2,400 magnet ingestions were treated in hospitals between 2017…
BlendJet recalls nearly 5M portable blenders due to fire, laceration hazards
BlendJet told consumers to cut the rubber seal on the base of their BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders into pieces…
Not all low-carb diets are equal for managing weight
Low-carb regimens high in proteins, fats and carbs from healthy, plant-based sources were linked to slower…