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Britain to give cigarette smokers vapes in world’s 1st ‘swap to stop’ scheme

April 12, 2023

Britain to give cigarette smokers vapes in world’s 1st ‘swap to stop’ scheme

Britain is deploying the world’s first “swap to stop" scheme where the government will provide cigarette smokers a vape starter kit. The effort aims to reduce the country’s cigarette smokers.

AI model Sybil can predict lung cancer risk in patients, study says

April 12, 2023

AI model Sybil can predict lung cancer risk in patients, study says

An artificial intelligence model developed by researchers in Massachusetts and Taiwan was able to accurately predict an individual's future risk of lung cancer.

New Mexico records its 1st child death caused by state’s flu season

April 12, 2023

New Mexico records its 1st child death caused by state’s flu season

New Mexico has recorded its first flu-related child death. While flu cases have dropped, officials are urging people to get vaccinated in the summer or fall.

Fungal outbreak in Michigan: Nearly 100 paper mill employees could be infected

April 11, 2023

Fungal outbreak in Michigan: Nearly 100 paper mill employees could be infected

Nearly 100 people apparently have contracted blastomycosis, an infection caused by a fungus called Blastomyces. The outbreak happened at the Billerud Paper Mill in Escanaba, Michigan.

Asthma and eczema could increase risk of osteoarthritis, study finds

April 7, 2023

Asthma and eczema could increase risk of osteoarthritis, study finds

People who have asthma or eczema could be at a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis and existing allergy medications could help slow the progression, a study found.

African grey parrot mocks man with chronic cough due to COPD: She 'hates men'

March 26, 2023

African grey parrot mocks man with chronic cough due to COPD: She 'hates men'

A young woman's African grey parrot does not like her ailing father, who is 66 and suffering from COPD – and continually mimics his cough. The family has learned to roll with it.

Why antibiotics may not help patients survive their viral infections: new research

March 26, 2023

Why antibiotics may not help patients survive their viral infections: new research

New research is troubling: Most patients who are admitted to hospitals with acute viral infections are given antibiotics by doctors, yet this does not help those patients' survival rates.

Aaron Sorkin reveals recent stroke diagnosis to inspire smokers to quit: Symptoms to know

March 24, 2023

Aaron Sorkin reveals recent stroke diagnosis to inspire smokers to quit: Symptoms to know

After recently experiencing a stroke, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin of "Camelot" and other projects said he quit his longstanding smoking habit, a major risk factor for stroke and heart attack.

For peanut allergy prevention, study suggests babies can be fed diluted peanut butter at early age

March 23, 2023

For peanut allergy prevention, study suggests babies can be fed diluted peanut butter at early age

Introducing diluted peanut butter to babies between 4 and 6 months of age could reduce the rate of peanut allergies in infants, a study suggests, though parents should check with doctors.

Older Americans reject more vaccines, opt instead for ‘natural healing,' says report

March 17, 2023

Older Americans reject more vaccines, opt instead for ‘natural healing,' says report

Many adults 40 and older do not want immunizations, despite their general concerns about virus infections, as revealed in new research published by AARP.