2 Washington hospitals urge HIV tests after syringe swap Two hospitals in Washington state have urged nearly 1,500 patients to get tested for hepatitis and HIV after a former surgery technician was charged with stealing and swapping a syringe.
Study finds high psychosis risk among Europe's refugee migrants Refugees fleeing war, violence and persecution have a much higher risk of developing psychotic illnesses like schizophrenia than people who migrate for economic or social reasons, according to research published on Tuesday.
Gum disease may signal faster Alzheimer's decline For people with Alzheimer's disease, having gum disease is tied to faster cognitive decline, according to a new study.
4 small changes to boost happiness and memory When we want to look younger and live longer, we make changes to our diet and exercise goals. But when it comes to keeping our brains young and healthy, what changes really work? Dr. Manny sits down with Brett Blumenthal, author of “52 Small Changes for the Mind” to find out
Financial burden of cancer can harm quality of life Almost a third of U.S. cancer survivors face financial burdens, and physical and metal health tends to be worse for those who do, according to a new study.
African Americans at higher dementia risk than other racial groups Dementia afflicts black people and American Indians more than other racial groups in the U.S., according to a recent study highlighting dramatic disparities in the prevalence of the disease.
Colorado hospital sued over exposure to disease from ex-surgical tech A Colorado hospital has been sued by three former surgery patients who say they were among nearly 3,000 people possibly exposed to a blood-borne disease carried by a drug-addicted former medical technician, court records showed on Tuesday.
Inhaled 'poppers' can lead to vision problems A 52-year-old man in Scotland who inhaled recreational drugs called poppers developed vision problems that have lasted for months, and the impairment may even become permanent, according to a new report of his case
US pedestrian deaths from car crashes surge Pedestrian deaths from car crashes surged the most in at least four decades last year and now account for about 15 percent of fatalities from motor vehicle accidents, a U.S. report suggests.
Tattoo artist offers free tattoos to cover self-harm scars A 22-year-old Australian tattoo artist is making headlines after offering free tattoos to people with scars from self-harm, BuzzFeed reports.
