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September 6, 2024

Decline in e-cigarette use among teens reaches lowest level in more than a decade

John K. Fomby

Recent data shows a significant decline in e-cigarette use among middle and high school students, reaching the lowest levels seen in a decade. The latest results from a national school…

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September 6, 2024

Study links increase in infant deaths to decline in bat populations

John K. Fomby

A recent scientific study has uncovered a troubling link between disease-related declines in bat populations and rising infant mortality rates. The research highlights a chain reaction in which the decline…

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September 5, 2024

The weight issue: challenges of joint replacement in obese patients

John K. Fomby

In the field of healthcare, especially orthopedic medicine, a growing problem is emerging as obesity rates rise along with related health problems such as arthritis. A significant challenge is presented…

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September 4, 2024

Former Governor Cuomo to testify before Congress on New York nursing home crisis in the midst of pandemic

John K. Fomby

Former New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is set to testify publicly before a congressional committee on September 10 to answer questions about the high number of deaths in New…

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September 4, 2024

Understanding addiction as a persistent neurological condition

John K. Fomby

A recently launched awareness campaign in Burlington, Vermont, challenges traditional views of addiction with a powerful message displayed on an airport walkway: “Addiction is not a choice. It is a…

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September 3, 2024

Mental health exploitation: how Acadia hospitals profit by unnecessarily retaining patients

John K. Fomby

Acadia Healthcare, one of the largest chains of psychiatric hospitals in the United States, has seen its revenues and stock price skyrocket in recent years. But a New York Times…

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September 3, 2024

Evaluation of the benefits of dialysis in prolonging the lives of elderly patients

John K. Fomby

Health researchers often scrutinize various medical treatments to determine their effectiveness, especially for older adults. One noteworthy study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, examined the impact of dialysis…

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September 2, 2024

Nationwide alert: widespread recall of meat products due to a listeria outbreak

John K. Fomby

A serious listeria outbreak has prompted an emergency recall of approximately seven million pounds of deli meats produced by Boar's Head. Initiated in late July, the recall follows numerous reports…

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September 2, 2024

Study finds anti-obesity medication can reduce mortality in Covid-19

John K. Fomby

Recent research has highlighted a potentially game-changing secondary benefit of Wegovy, an established obesity management drug. In a large clinical trial, individuals taking Wegovy were observed to have a significantly…

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