Singing may be the next-generation, noninvasive approach to determining the health of a patient’s thyroid. Typically, a fine needle is used to detect the presence
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(HealthDay)—When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, many routine cancer screenings were put on hold. Now a new study suggests that lung cancer screenings
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Pulse oximeters that measure blood oxygen levels are FOUR times more likely to be inaccurate in black patients than white patients, study finds, as scientists
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Almost a year ago, COVID-19 began its global rampage, going on to infect about 69.5 million people and kill about 1.6 million as of early
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Almost a year ago, COVID-19 began its global rampage, going on to infect about 69.5 million people and kill about 1.6 million as of early
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TUESDAY, Dec. 15, 2020 — Sickle cell disease increases the risk of death or serious complications from COVID-19 infection, a pair of new studies suggests.
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In the first months after their COVID-19 hospital stay, patients face a high risk of ongoing health problems, trips back to the hospital, and death,
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Behind every new cancer treatment and scientific breakthrough is a research team. However, because they spend most of their time in their labs, basic science
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9, 2020 – In a sign that the coronavirus pandemic is entering its most dire stage yet, new federal data shows that more
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FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 — Depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are more common in children and teens with epilepsy than previously known, and they should
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