Several health care-associated infections in US hospitals spiked in 2020 compared to the previous year, according to CDC analysis . that found soaring hospitalization rates, sicker patients who required more frequent and intense care, and pandemic-enduced staffing and supply shortages contributed to this increase.
A new study from the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) suggests eating spinach could prevent colon cancer. And now, building on previous work, researchers are closer to understanding exactly how it works.
If you are wondering about the connection between artificial sweeteners and gut health, you are not alone.
'Exactly how much ventilation is enough to reduce [exposure] to a practical limit — this is somewhat unclear'
Changing what foods you eat can lower your cholesterol and improve the armada of fats floating through your bloodstream. Adding foods that lower LDL, the harmful cholesterol-carrying particle that contributes to artery-clogging atherosclerosis, is the best way to achieve a low cholesterol diet.
Health experts and patient representative groups have issued a joint statement urging nations to implement ambitious clean air policies without delay in order to protect health.
With a little searching, you can find foods that are both easy to prepare and nutritious.
Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its latest numbers on how many American children are being infected with COVID-19 and said nearly 226,000 child COVID-19 cases were reported from Sep 9 to 16, the third highest number of child cases in a week since the pandemic began.
Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to human health, alongside climate change.
With the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting much of the United States and health experts advising people get their flu shots, there's another illness people need to worry about — West Nile virus.