At least 26 people across 11 states have recently been infected in a salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles, the CDC said. Nine have been hospitalized.
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Wildfire smoke linked to increased risk of dementia, study says
A new study has found that people living in areas with persistent exposure to wildfire smoke may have higher risks of developing dementia.
FDA approves RSV vaccine in pregnancy to protect infants
The U.S. now has three ways to immunize vulnerable infants and seniors for RSV, a leading cause of hospitalization in young children.
Is that salad safe to eat? How to guard against germs in leafy greens.
Consumer Reports experts answer questions about the risks of bacteria in lettuce and how to minimize them.
Thinking about playing in Hilary floodwater? ‘Stay out,’ experts say.
While health experts have repeatedly warned people to “stay out of floodwater” during Tropical Storm Hilary, some in California are swimming or playing in it.
Many long-covid symptoms linger even after two years, new study shows
The report finds a heightened risk for lung problems, fatigue, diabetes and other health woes.
Medicine without doctors? State laws are changing who treats patients.
State legislatures are considering how much independence to give nurse practitioners and other medical professionals, some of whom use the title “doctor.”
Gardening changed how I see myself as a disabled woman
For Rosemary McDonnell-Horita, a 21-year old with multiple disabilities, gardening gave her an opportunity to be a caregiver rather than a care-receiver.
More obituaries acknowledge suicide as openness on mental health grows
The reluctance to talk about suicide has many implications. Stigma also affects everything from how people grieve to how people help prevent it.
Study: Kids who’ve been assaulted more likely to develop mental illness
The risk of mental illness is highest in the year after an assault, so early diagnosis and treatment are critical, researchers say.
