Fragments of bird flu virus found in 1 in 5 milk samples
Apr 26, 2024
Bits of bird flu virus have been discovered in roughly 20% of retail milk samples tested in a national survey, the US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.
Watchdog group says US food recalls rose again last year
Apr 25, 2024
US recalls of foods for salmonella, foreign objects or undeclared allergens are rampant nowadays and the highest they’ve been since 2020, a watchdog group warns.
Self-administered acupressure reduces knee pain with suspected osteoarthritis
Apr 24, 2024
The findings show efficacy and cost-effectiveness among adults aged 50 years and older following a training session.
Good heart health may protect against cognitive decline in black women
Apr 24, 2024
The finding was seen for processing speed and cardiovascular health in Black women but not white women.
Few cancer survivors fully adherent to ACS nutrition and physical activity guidelines
Apr 23, 2024
Factors associated with greater adherence include female sex, older age, Black race and higher educational level.
Antihypertensive meds initiation linked to fractures in nursing home seniors
Apr 23, 2024
Antihypertensive medication initiation also was linked to a higher risk for severe falls requiring hospitalization and emergency department visits.
Biden administration sets nursing home staffing minimums
Apr 23, 2024
The first-ever minimum staffing rule has been set for nursing homes, the Biden administration announced Monday.
Hospital mortality lower for patients treated by female physicians
Apr 22, 2024
The benefit of receiving treatment from female physicians was larger for female patients than it was for male patients.
EPA designates two ‘forever chemicals’ as hazardous
Apr 22, 2024
Two common PFAS “forever chemicals” have been deemed hazardous substances by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Computer prompts could reduce empiric antibiotic use for UTI
Apr 19, 2024
A 17.4% reduction was seen in empiric extended-spectrum days of therapy, with no increase in safety outcomes.