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[ad_1] Most patients who are admitted to hospitals with acute viral infections are given antibiotics by their doctors or health care providers as a precaution against bacterial co-infection. Yet new research suggests this practice may not improve their survival rates.  Researchers investigated the impact of antibiotic use on survival in more than 2,100 patients in […]

[ad_1] Four sea otters in California died from toxoplasmosis through a rare strain of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, and researchers warn that the strain could pose a threat to humans. The unusual strain of Toxoplasma gondii that was studied had not been detected in California before. The findings of a study, which was conducted by […]

[ad_1] Autism is on the rise, especially for minorities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  In a new report released Thursday, the agency said that – for the first time – autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children then in White children in the U.S.  Furthermore, in […]

[ad_1] Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain, usually diagnosed through MRI scans and a battery of other tests.  Researchers, however, have found that the human eye can show early signals of this common form of dementia long before symptoms become apparent. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, led the study, which […]

[ad_1] Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin recently spoke about his stroke recovery in the hope that it will inspired people to stop smoking. During an interview with The New York Times to discuss his latest project — a Broadway musical revival of “Camelot” based on a book he rewrote — Sorkin mentioned that it’s now harder for him to […]

[ad_1] There’s plenty of evidence that exercise can help prevent cancer — but what about exercising after a diagnosis?  Is it safe for cancer patients to engage in regular physical activity? Not only is it safe, it’s beneficial. Exercise can alleviate the side effects of treatment, boost energy levels and improve quality of life — […]

[ad_1] Contaminated meat could be the culprit behind nearly half a million urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the U.S. each year, a new study published in the journal One Health found. UTIs are caused by a bacteria called Escherichia coli (E. coli), which is found in the gastrointestinal tract.  Researchers from several universities — including […]

[ad_1] To learn why researchers believe coffee could bring big benefits to some, click the article below. (iStock) Welcome to the Online News 72h Health Newsletter. If this newsletter is not already delivered to your email, please subscribe here. WONDER DRUG? – Caffeine’s benefits could outweigh the risks for some. Continue reading… PREVENTING PARKINSON’S – […]

[ad_1] U.S. officials are reporting two more deaths and additional cases of vision loss linked to eyedrops tainted with a drug-resistant bacteria. The eyedrops from EzriCare and Delsam Phama were recalled in February and health authorities are continuing to track infections as they investigate the outbreak. In the latest government tally, 68 people were diagnosed […]

[ad_1] Introducing peanut butter to babies as young as 4 months could dramatically reduce the rate of peanut allergies in infants, a new study suggests. The study, published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found there was a 77% reduction in peanut allergies when the food was consumed by 4-month-old infants who had […]