Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds
(NEW YORK) -- Long-term alcohol use has been linked to higher risks of colorectal cancer, according to a study published Monday in the journal... Read More.
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Flu activity nationwide declines but ER visits for school-aged kids increasing: CDC
(WASHINGTON) -- Flu activity is starting to decline nationwide, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC... Read More.
New study directly links higher BMI to increased risk of vascular dementia; blood pressure may help explain why
(NEW YORK) -- High blood pressure and body mass index, or BMI, may be directly linked to the increased risk of developing vascular dementia,... Read More.
Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report
(NEW YORK ) -- Fewer people are dying from heart disease, but the condition is still the leading cause of death in the U.S.,... Read More.
At least 88 new measles cases confirmed in South Carolina, bringing total to 646: Health officials
(SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.) -- At least 88 new measles cases in South Carolina have been confirmed amid the state's outbreak, bringing the total number... Read More.
Red Cross announces severe emergency blood shortage, calls on Americans to donate
(NEW YORK) -- The American Red Cross declared a severe emergency blood shortage on Monday and called on people to donate.The humanitarian organization, which... Read More.
Some policy experts struggle to make sense of new Trump health plan
(WASHINGTON) -- On the last day to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in most states, President Donald Trump presented his... Read More.
Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases: CDC
(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity continues to remain elevated across the U.S., according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The... Read More.
Measles vaccine acceptance is mixed amid outbreaks across the US: Experts
(NEW YORK) -- As measles continues to spread across the U.S., with outbreaks popping up around the country, public health experts have been stressing... Read More.
Flu activity continues to climb in US with at least 15 million cases: CDC
(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity remains elevated throughout the United States, with children being hit especially hard, according to newly released data from the Centers... Read More.
South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases
(SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.) -- At least 99 new measles cases are being reported in South Carolina amid the state's outbreak.This brings the total number... Read More.
White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods
(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods and to reduce refined carbohydrates.The... Read More.
