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Three Cincinnati hospital patients test positive for Legionella: reports

March 13, 2023

Three Cincinnati hospital patients test positive for Legionella: reports

An Ohio hospital is working to figure out how three patients recently tested positive for the presence of Legionella, local media reports. The campus has switched to bottled water.

Lower respiratory infections when young could be linked to earlier adult deaths: study

March 9, 2023

Lower respiratory infections when young could be linked to earlier adult deaths: study

Young children who contract lower respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis or pneumonia, are twice as likely to die prematurely from those conditions as adults, a study finds.

In New Jersey, cancer-stricken casino dealers push for Atlantic City smoking ban

March 9, 2023

In New Jersey, cancer-stricken casino dealers push for Atlantic City smoking ban

Dealers and other casino employees battling cancer are advocating for a proposed ban on smoking in Atlantic City, New Jersey's gambling establishments.

Florida doctor issues viral BBQ grill brush warning on TikTok after child's visit to her emergency room

March 7, 2023

Florida doctor issues viral BBQ grill brush warning on TikTok after child's visit to her emergency room

Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, is raising awareness on TikTok about the use of grill brushes.

Florida doctor issues viral warning about grill brush dangers

March 6, 2023

Florida doctor issues viral warning about grill brush dangers

Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, is raising awareness about grill brushes after a child's emergency room visit.

Be well: Quit smoking (or encourage someone else to kick the habit)

March 6, 2023

Be well: Quit smoking (or encourage someone else to kick the habit)

Quitting smoking could extend your life by up to 10 years, along with many other health and wellness benefits. An addiction doctor offers tips for kicking the habit.

Eye drops and safety issues: Here’s what you need to know now

March 1, 2023

Eye drops and safety issues: Here’s what you need to know now

After recent news that a brand of over-the-counter eye drops may have caused bacterial infections, two optometrists shared expert tips on safe usage for patients.

Bisexual women may face a higher heart disease risk, new research suggests

February 28, 2023

Bisexual women may face a higher heart disease risk, new research suggests

A recent study suggests bisexual women may have poorer cardiovascular health (CVH) and a higher risk of heart disease than heterosexual females. Researchers analyzed data from 12,180 people.

FDA approves first at-home test to detect both flu and COVID

February 25, 2023

FDA approves first at-home test to detect both flu and COVID

The FDA has authorized the first over-the-counter home test that can detect both influenza A and B as well as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

California bill would eventually ban all tobacco sales

February 23, 2023

California bill would eventually ban all tobacco sales

California lawmakers will soon ban all tobacco sales for anyone who was born after Jan. 1, 2007. If signed into law it could face strong opposition from the tobacco industry.