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FDA warns of tattoo ink tied to dangerous infections
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- Lindsay Kalter
“I’ve seen several different infections from tattooing, and they are from organisms that tend to contaminate things in damp, liquid-type...
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Popular weight loss drugs can carry some unpleasant side effects
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- Lindsay Kalter
Specialists say starting with low doses and gradually increasing over time helps avoid side effects, but insurance companies often require a...
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The baby formula shortage continues
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- Lindsay Kalter
“I’d equate this to how we were all frantically looking for vaccine appointments when they first rolled out.”
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Medical education programs tell how climate change affects health
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- Lindsay Kalter
Medical schools are educating the next generation of doctors on one of the most widespread, insidious health threats of our time.
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What to expect when you’re expecting ... a preemie
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- Lindsay Kalter
The study found that both printed handouts and a tablet app describing the risks and issues with preterm birth were associated with a 50%...
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Furosemide seen as safe for preventing newborn lung disease
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- Lindsay Kalter
Although babies given furosemide had more problems with electrolytes, the researchers observed no greater risk for more serious issues.
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Firearm counseling in the ED could be lifesaving for teens
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- Lindsay Kalter
“We know that counseling is really helpful for these families, because when they come to the emergency department with a concern, they can have a...
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Water, water everywhere leads to leaner students
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- Lindsay Kalter
Schools with water stations had significantly fewer overweight students than the other schools by the end of the 15-month study.
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Black, senior patients more likely to get unneeded antibiotics
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- Lindsay Kalter
Most of the prescriptions were written for conditions that can’t be treated with antibiotics.
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White House announces long-COVID action plan
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- Lindsay Kalter
The initiative will gather experts from various federal agencies to expand existing long-COVID clinics and broaden research on symptoms of the...
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New COVID combo-variant XE found in U.K.
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- Lindsay Kalter
A World Health Organization update notes XE’s high transmissibility and says it may have a growth advantage of 10%...
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‘In the presence of kindness’: humanitarian Paul Farmer dies
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- Lindsay Kalter
Dr. Farmer cofounded the Boston-based global nonprofit Partners In Health and spent decades fighting to protect...
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CDC preparing to update mask guidance
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- Lindsay Kalter
“Omicron cases are declining, and we are all cautiously optimistic about the trajectory we’re on.”
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Scientists see hope in new therapy for COVID-19 brain fog patients
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- Lindsay Kalter
“There’s not a week that goes by that I don’t see someone recovering from COVID-19.”
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CDC to update mask recommendations as Omicron spreads
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- Lindsay Kalter
- Kelly Wairimu Davis
“The best mask that you wear is the one you will wear and the one you can keep on all day long,” said Dr. Rochelle Walensky.