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Lack of pharmacy access may send some seniors back to hospital
bc-us-seniors-pharmacy-access Limited access to pharmacies may be one reason hospital readmission is more common among older patients in rural or smaller communities, a new study suggests.
Cuba says 2 people apparently contracted Zika inside country
HAVANA (AP) -- Cuba says it has diagnosed the Zika virus in two people who appear to have contracted it inside the country,...
Hospitals that send the most heart patients to the ICU get the worst results, study finds
Patients who suffer heart attacks, or flare-ups of congestive heart failure, can be cared for in a variety of hospital locations. But a new study suggests that they'll fare worse...
Millennial hookup culture may not be a real thing
Millennials born in the 1990s were more than twice as likely to be sexually inactive as young GenX'ers born in the late 1960s, U.S. study suggests.
Rapid bacterial infection test reduces antibiotic use
A trial of a 5-minute test at ten primary care centres in Vietnam reduced antibiotic use for respiratory infections. The rapid test detects C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of infections...
Infections with the parasitic worm W bancrofti associated with increased risk of HIV infection, according to Tanzanian study
People infected with a parasitic worm called Wuchereria bancrofti in areas where HIV is endemic may be more likely to acquire HIV than people who are not infected with the...
'Virtual dental homes' prove safe, effective, shows six-year California study
Teledentistry can safely and effectively deliver dental care to people who lack it, according to a six-year demonstration. Bringing "virtual dental homes" to schools, nursing homes and long-term care facilities...
Study uses GPS technology to predict football injuries
Soccer players' injuries may be predicted by looking at players' workloads during training and competition, according to new research. Researchers discovered that the greatest injury risk occurred when players accumulated...
Study finds innate immunity connection to rare, fatal childhood disease
Researchers have found an important innate immunity role for a gene linked to a rare, fatal syndrome in children. Their study has implications for a much more common disease: tuberculosis.
Hawaii gets $3.7M to fight infectious diseases
HONOLULU (AP) -- A Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant was among the people in Hawaii infected with Hepatitis A....
Newer treatments can make scars less scary
HealthDay News Scars can alter your appearance and remind you of a difficult time, potentially diminishing your quality of life, a skin specialist says.
Breast-fed preemies do better on skills tests
HealthDay News Breast milk gives a boost to premature babies' mental and physical development, a new study finds.
Idaho posts free ultrasound list for women seeking abortions
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Idaho has advanced its anti-abortion stronghold once again by publishing a list of places where pregnant women considering abortions...
Study finds marker of aggressive prostate cancer
The level of a specific molecule present in prostate tumors is an indicator of whether the cancer is aggressive and likely to spread, according to new research from Washington University...
Effective recovery in competitive sports
Researchers have studied the best possible regeneration measures for athletes after strenuous training and competition phases. Using blood tests, questionnaires and performance tests, they compared the effects different recovery measures...
Caring for elderly stroke survivors costs an estimated $40 billion per year
It's assumed that family and friends will help out in the event of a medical crisis, but that's not always feasible. And when stroke survivors need more than 20 hours...
Well: Are You Ready to Eat Your Natto?
A microbiologist turned food entrepreneur says natto, a fermented soybean paste popular in Japan, is a potent source of healthful bacteria.
Electronic skin patch offers new way to monitor alcohol levels
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a flexible wearable sensor that can accurately measure a person’s blood alcohol level from sweat and transmit the data wirelessly...
Drone Startup Wants To Deliver Blood To Rural America
Aviation Blood type: UAV Blood drone delivery…
Rio's Contaminated Water: 7 Infections People Could Get at the Olympics
What illnesses might people catch if they swallow some of the water, which is reportedly contaminated with sewage?
Patton Oswalt reflects on grief following wife's sudden death
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Actor and comedian Patton Oswalt said he's "crawling" but no closer to "closure" following wife Michelle McNamara's sudden death at age 46 in...
Task force: Routine genital herpes screening not recommended
HealthDay News A U.S. federal task force is prepared to recommend that teens, adults and pregnant women not be tested for genital herpes if they don't have signs of infection.
Off-site monitoring of cardiac telemetry and clinical outcomes
Among non-critically ill patients, use of standardized cardiac telemetry with an off-site central monitoring unit was associated with detection and notification of cardiac rhythm and rate changes within one hour...
Treatments to improve kidney outcomes for patients with septic shock
Early use of vasopressin to treat septic shock did not improve the number of kidney failure-free days compared with norepinephrine, according to a new study.
Low rate of Internet use by seniors for health purposes
Researchers examined trends in seniors' use of digital health technology in the US from 2011-2014.
Vietnam veteran gives his Purple Heart medal to Trump
Eric DuVallASHBURN, Va., Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Speaking at a rally in Virginia on Tuesday, Republican Donald Trump was presented with a gift from a supporter -- the man's Purple...
Senior citizens rarely consult Dr. Google for medical advice, study says
Senior citizens need more medical care than anyone else in the United States. And the Internet is chock full of health information. Yet seniors are far less likely than other...
NC toxicologist: Water near Duke's dumps not safe to drink
North Carolina's top public health official acted unethically and possibly illegally by telling residents living near Duke Energy coal ash pits that their well water is safe to drink when...