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U.S. Spends More On Cancer Care Than Most Countries But Without Better Outcomes
Despite spending twice as much as the average high income country on cancer care, the U.S. has only marginally better cancer mortality rates.
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in NYC Kills 1 Person And Sickens 19
The outbreak of Legionnaires disease in the Bronx has been traced back to cooling towers.
Young Adult Blood Cancer Survivors Face increased Risk Of Death For Decades After Treatment
The research highlights the importance of continued checkups and care for young people who have been treated for blood cancer.
Strenuous Exercise Causes Massive Increase In Respiratory Aerosol Production
The researchers suggest their findings may explain why so many Covid-19 superspreader events occur at indoor fitness venues.
Urgent FDA Recall For Peanut Butter Over Salmonella Concerns
The FDA has issued an urgent alert regarding Jif peanut butter, linking it to 14 Salmonella cases and 2 hospitalized people.
Drug-Resistant Mold Increasingly Causing Serious Lung Infections
A new study from the U.K. has described drug-resistant lung infections in vulnerable people, raising concern that treatment options may be increasingly limited.
What Causes Athlete Burnout? A New Study Suggests Perfectionism Plays A Role
A new study from the UK has linked obsession with failure and hunt for perfection to burnout in athletes.
Telemedicine Fails To Counter Healthcare Disparities During The Pandemic
A new study suggests that African Americans and Hispanic people were less likely than white people to use telemedicine during the first year of the pandemic.
Breast Cancer Survivors At Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
A new study shows a link between some common cancer treatments and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
CDC Identifies Covid-19 Reinfections As Little As 23 Days Apart
Most of the reinfections were recorded in children, almost all of whom were symptomatic both times.
