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January 4, 2024

As COVID cases rise, probiotics could reduce symptoms and infection, study suggests

In a study led by Duke Health, probiotics were shown to have a “significant ability to delay a COVID infection and reduce symptoms" among unvaccinated people. Doctors shared reactions.

January 2, 2024

Smoking shrinks the brain and drives up Alzheimer’s risk, new study finds

Smoking is notorious for causing damage to the lungs, but recent research confirmed that it’s also harmful to the brain. We explore a new study and gather expert input.

December 16, 2023

Red wine headaches could be caused by this intriguing culprit, study finds

For those who suffer from the dreaded “red wine headache," a new study from the University of California, Davis offers some insights into why it occurs.

December 14, 2023

Is 'Christmas tree syndrome' real? Yes, doctors say — here's how to handle it

Did you know you can have allergy symptoms because of your Christmas tree? "Christmas tree syndrome" is real, but there are a few methods you can follow to avoid these tree troubles.

December 14, 2023

Union protesters blow cigarette smoke at NJ lawmakers as Atlantic City smoking ban remains in limbo

United Auto Workers members disrupted a New Jersey Assembly committee meeting Thursday after a preliminary vote on an Atlantic City smoking ban was canceled.

December 9, 2023

Hong Kong to cull 900 pigs in wake of deadly swine fever outbreak

Hong Kong authorities have ordered more than 900 pigs to be culled after the presence of the deadly African swine fever (ASF) was found at a licensed farm in New Territories.

December 8, 2023

Is mouth breathing bad for your teeth? Dental professionals share risks and remedies

Breathing through your mouth could impact your oral health. NYU dentistry professor Dianne Sefo and cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Wei explain the risks and ways to remedy it.

December 7, 2023

'100-day cough': Highly contagious infection that could fracture ribs soars 250% in UK

Health officials in the U.K. are warning the public about a sharp increase in whooping cough cases, a highly contagious bacterial infection that is dangerous for babies.

December 7, 2023

CDC's comments on today's pneumonia outbreaks vs. the early COVID cases, as compared by experts

Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks have some doctors and families concerned, but statements from public health agencies suggest there’s no cause for alarm — similar to their initial reaction to COVID.

December 3, 2023

Childhood pneumonia surge reported in Netherlands amid outbreak in China

Childhood pneumonia cases are surging in the Netherlands and in China, health agencies have reported. Here's what we know so far about the mysterious increase in respiratory infections.