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Genetic testing can determine if high cholesterol is inherited, study says
1 of 2 | Genetic testing can tell patients if they have an inherited form of high cholesterol and…
Loss of peripheral vision dramatically increases risk of car crash, study finds
Analysis showed that visual field loss of any sort in both eyes increased the risk of a car crash by 84%. Photo…
More U.S. military families turning to food banks
More than 13% of military families with at least one child said they used a food bank at least once in the past…
Immunization exemptions for kindergartners reach highest level, CDC says
The latest statistics continue a decline in routine vaccinations for kids that increases the risk for highly…
FDA approves vaccine to prevent infection with the chikungunya virus
The single-dose shot, known as Ixchiq, is approved for adults who are at increased risk of exposure to the…
Arkansas man receives first-ever face transplant, including whole new eye
In a 21-hour surgery performed in May, a NYU Langone Health surgical team transplanted an entire left eye and…
Patients with eczema may experience depression, anxiety, study shows
People with eczema are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, and it worsens when additional…
A special toothpaste might suppress peanut allergy in adults
Researchers are testing a toothpaste that aims to let patients who are sensitive to peanuts brush their…
Gargling, rinsing nasal passages with saline solution may ease COVID-19 symptoms
New research suggests that gargling and rinsing your nasal passages with a saline solution may help keep you…
Loss of taste, smell resolves within 3 years of COVID-19 infection, study shows
While many patients who went through a bout of COVID-19 did complain of deadened senses of taste and smell, the…