COVID-19 lockdowns cause polio spike in Pakistan
A spike in the number of polio cases in Pakistan—the last refuge of the virus in the world along with
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Journal calls for use of objective data in root cause analyses of adverse medical events
Wrong-site surgery, medication errors, and fires in operating rooms can be devastating for patients, providers, hospitals, and insurance companies alike.
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Concussions can cause long-term sleep problems
A new study shows that people who have had concussions sometimes develop long-term after effects, including sleep disturbances. The findings
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Study finds global trends in women’s breast cancer show cause for concern
Breast cancer rates among women globally are on the rise, but new research is uncovering trends related to age and
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Negative emotions cause stronger appetite responses in emotional eaters
Turning to a tub of ice cream after a break-up may be a cliché, but there’s some truth to eating
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Coronavirus conspiracy theories abound, and they could cause real harm
(HealthDay)—Whenever societies are placed under stress, conspiracy theories blaming this or that nefarious agent for secretly fomenting the threat inevitably
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Cancer immunotherapy can cause heart muscle damage
Immunotherapy is a powerful weapon in the fight against cancer, but inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) is one of
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Air Pollution Made in One State Can Cause Deaths in Others
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 — Deadly air pollution doesn’t stop at state borders, researchers warn. Their analysis of 2005-2018 data
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