You’ve almost certainly had RSV. Most of us catch it before we turn 2. Usually it feels like a cold: runny nose, cough, maybe a fever. But RSV (short for…
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While a modern loaf of bread looks almost identical to one baked six decades ago, the nutrition hiding inside has undergone a drastic transformation. According to a new report titled…
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Shopping for health essentials just got simpler for thousands of Medicare patients across the Midwest. Meijer has officially begun accepting evermore over-the-counter spend cards, allowing eligible customers to use their…
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Mental Health
State Moves To Shut Down Kalamazoo Mental Health Facility After Alarming Safety Failures
by adminMichigan regulators are moving to revoke the state license of Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital following a disturbing pattern of patient injuries and systemic staffing failures. Documents released by the Michigan…
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Kay Mitchell, a former mental health nurse in Lancashire, has been permanently removed from the professional register following a series of disturbing misconduct allegations. The Nursing and Midwifery Council determined…
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Medical News
Beyond the Known Pathogen: How Genetic Sequencing Is Transforming Emergency Medicine
by adminIn the final days of 2019, virologists in China were faced with a medical mystery that would soon change the world. Patients arriving with severe pneumonia didn’t match any known…
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Medical News
Beyond the Mammogram: How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining Early Cancer Detection
by adminFor Dr. Rachel Brem, the fight against breast cancer began as a childhood mission after her own mother survived a grim prognosis thanks to early detection. Today, as a board…
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For years, the quest for a perfect night of sleep has required us to strap hardware to our bodies. From smartwatches and fitness bands to sleek rings, these devices provide…
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Samsung is making it significantly easier for users to optimize their nightly rest with a major update to the Samsung Health app. In a move to lower the barrier for…
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Skin and Hair Care
Local Dining Safety Check Reveals Multiple High Risk Violations Across Two Parishes
by adminDining out in the Shreveport and Bossier area recently came with some unexpected warnings after latest health department records revealed several establishments struggling with basic safety standards. Between September 28…
