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Eye drops linked to outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria

Eye drops linked to outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria NEW YORK >> U.S. health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to outbreaks of drug-resistant infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent a health alert to doctors on Wednesday night, saying the outbreak involved at least 55 …

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A smartphone app that could help identify stroke symptoms as soon as they appear

A smartphone app that could help identify stroke symptoms as soon as they appear

A smartphone app that could help identify stroke symptoms as soon as they appear Scientists have developed a smartphone app that detects stroke symptoms as soon as they appear — by looking at a droopy face and slurred speech Per Xantha Leatham, deputy science editor for the Daily Mail Published: 16:16, February 2, 2023 | …

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A study reveals that complications during pregnancy are associated with a higher risk of heart disease

A study reveals that complications during pregnancy are associated with a higher risk of heart disease CNN — The five major complications of pregnancy are strong lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease, new study findings, with the highest risk in the decade after delivery. Ischemic heart disease refers to heart problems, including heart attacks, …

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An elite performance coach swears by an almond butter, olive oil breakfast

An elite performance coach swears by an almond butter, olive oil breakfast Andrew Herr is an expert in human performance and has worked with professional athletes and Navy SEALs. He said the experiments helped him optimize his own routine for better focus and energy. His breakfast is olive oil and almond butter — but there’s …

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The CDC warns against using the brand of eye drops as it investigates deaths and infections in 11 states

The CDC warns against using the brand of eye drops as it investigates deaths and infections in 11 states (NEXSTAR) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking people to stop using a brand of artificial tears that may be the cause of dozens of infections across the U.S. The CDC says laboratory …

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To prevent cancer, more women should consider having their fallopian tubes removed, experts say

To prevent cancer, more women should consider having their fallopian tubes removed, experts say There is no reliable screening test for ovarian cancer, so doctors advise women at high genetic risk of the disease to have their ovaries and fallopian tubes removed after they have finished having children, usually around age 40. On Wednesday, a …

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Covid vaccine manufacturers withheld advance payments for canceled vaccinations for poor nations

Covid vaccine manufacturers withheld advance payments for canceled vaccinations for poor nations As global demand for Covid-19 vaccines dries up, the program responsible for vaccinating the world’s poor is urgently negotiating to try to exit its deals with pharmaceutical companies for injections it no longer needs. According to confidential documents obtained by The New York …

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Infants exposed to excessive screen time show differences in brain function after eight years of age

Infants exposed to excessive screen time show differences in brain function after eight years of age

Infants exposed to excessive screen time show differences in brain function after eight years of age Abstract: Greater exposure to screen time during childhood was associated with poor self-regulation and brain immaturity at age eight. Source: Agency for Science, Technology and Research More and more children are now exposed to mobile digital devices at an …

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