In just one week, the positive rate of influenza tests in the area increased from 2.47% to 22.5% for young positive people who were not waxed. BEMIDJI - Sanford Health recently reported a significant and rapid increase in influenza A...
The neutropenic diet, in which almost all food is cooked at a high temperature to reduce the risk of infection, has been reduced in the treatment of cancer.A new study could change that. Oncologists have abandoned the notoriously unpopular neutropenic...
Clearing snow from sidewalks and driveways is an essential part of the season.A winter wonderland can be deadly. The "shovel effect" is the simple winter complication that could kill you The weather outside is scary - and other things that...
A new clinical trial showed promising safety and efficacy of liraglutide in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease affects 24 million people worldwide, with one in three adults over the age of 85 living with the disease.Although Alzheimer's dementia...
The CDC says an Idaho man who donated an organ contracted meningitis before he died.Doctors do not know the disease. A Michigan man received a new kidney, then died of rabies.What happened A Michigan man who received a kidney transplant...
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For nearly 60 years, doctors have routinely given vitamin K to newborns to prevent uncontrolled bleeding. Vaccines aren't the only near-miraculous medical intervention that some Americans are turning away from.A new study released today shows that more and more children...
Creatine is taken by many people who hope to get stronger, improve their workouts and promote muscle growth Why young people should avoid this widely used sports supplement Many people are creating confines in hopes of getting bigger, improving athletic...
A new study shows that the shingles vaccine may protect against dementia.Here are the details. Diseases of Spop can be reduced, prevent Deteria Orute New research suggests that the shingles vaccine may reduce the likelihood of developing dementia and slow...
Fruits are an important source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. 6 Fruits to Eat More Of for Better Kidney Health, Recommended by Health Experts These expert-backed fruit picks make it delicious and easy to support your hardworking kidneys. By Joy...