More than 25% of Gen Z patients don’t have doctors. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care
A new national survey shows more than 25% of young adults don’t have primary care physicians. Doctors explain the potential…
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admin The bugs are getting worse
Because of climate, weather, acorn abundance (yes, really) and decisions about land use dating to colonial times, the bugs are…
Aortic dissection: the medical emergency linked to Lindsey Graham’s death
US Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died on Saturday night from a tear in his artery, according…
Outbreak of diarrhea caused by parasite jumps to more than 3,000 cases
An outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora has risen to more than 3,000 cases in Michigan and Ohio.
Doctors warn that children are microwaving NeeDoh toys – and risking serious burns
Children have microwaved NeeDoh toys after seeing the trick on social media videos. Some people have experienced serious burns to…
Brain impacts on former elite soccer players may worsen mental health and focus in midlife
Soccer headers could be a problem later for some. As early as midlife, former elite players have reported worse anxiety,…
Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma
Martha Lillard had just turned 5 when she was diagnosed with polio and depended on an iron lung to live.…
EPA green-lights more PFAS pesticides despite scientific concerns over toxicity
The EPA has quietly approved additional PFAS pesticides to spray crops despite scientific concerns over potential toxicity. Critics say industry…
An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,400 people. Here’s how to stay safe
It’s not clear what’s causing rising cases of cyclosporiasis, but cooking fruits and veggies and washing produce can help reduce…
More than 1 in 5 social media users say they’ve made health choices based on their feeds. How to use it wisely
Social media can be a helpful source of health advice — but it can also spread misinformation. CNN’s Dr. Leana…