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Fighting fungal nail infections: Simple steps for healthier toenails

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Even celebrities aren’t immune from foot-related issues such as the dreaded thickened toenail. Actor Danny DeVito, former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal and Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt have all posted photos of their poor pinkies online over the past couple of years.

AI models are skilled at identifying appropriate responses to suicidal thoughts

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Two artificial intelligence platforms are nearly on par with—or sometimes surpass—mental health professionals in evaluating appropriate responses to people who exhibit suicidal thoughts, according to a new RAND study.

Long COVID: Where are we five years later?

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Years after exposure to the COVID-19 virus, many are still experiencing long-term effects known as long COVID. Dr. Fidaa Shaib, pulmonologist and medical director of Baylor Medicine’s Post COVID Care Clinic, explains what long COVID is like today.

Nigerian authorities confirm meningitis outbreak in northwest has killed 26 people since January

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Nigerian authorities confirmed Tuesday that a meningitis outbreak in the northwest was behind the death of at least 26 people over several weeks.

Exercise shown to reduce falls in elderly women with polypharmacy

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

An exercise intervention aimed at elderly women was successful at reducing falls, especially among those with polypharmacy, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital shows. The results were published in Scientific Reports.

Co-designed resources aim to reduce weight stigma in maternity care

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Weight stigma is a commonly reported experience in maternity care that negatively impacts the health of mothers and their babies. Women who experience weight stigma commonly report symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and poorer physical and behavioral health that can also impact their pregnancy outcomes.

Health care proposal billed as consumer protection, but adds enrollment hoops

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

The Trump administration issued its first major set of proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act on Monday that federal officials said are intended to crack down on fraud in the program. Policy experts said they will make it harder for consumers to sign up for coverage, potentially reducing enrollment.

Texas measles cases rise to 223, but no new counties included in outbreak

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The Texas measles outbreak has grown to 223 cases, the state reported Tuesday morning.

Measles on the rise again in Europe: Officials encourage checking vaccination status

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Data presented in the monthly measles and rubella update by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) indicate ongoing transmission of measles across a number of countries in EU/EEA, with a steep rise in cases reported during 2024. After a period of unusually low measles activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, an uptick was initially noted in 2023, with 2,361 reported cases in the EU/EEA.

Evidence is lacking to recommend food insecurity screening in primary care, say researchers

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that evidence is currently insufficient for food insecurity screening in primary care, and the balance of benefits and harms of screening for food insecurity cannot be determined. These findings form the basis of a final recommendation statement published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Variables associated with heart failure compared for men and women

AI and lab tests combine to predict disease risk from rare genetic variants

Cancer survivors more likely to take Rx for mental health conditions

Mortality up for children with leukemia from lowest SES neighborhoods

Racing against antibiotic resistance: Scientists fear funding cuts will slow momentum

New study shows stress impacts heart at molecular level

Fighting fungal nail infections: Simple steps for healthier toenails

AI models are skilled at identifying appropriate responses to suicidal thoughts

Long COVID: Where are we five years later?

Nigerian authorities confirm meningitis outbreak in northwest has killed 26 people since January

Exercise shown to reduce falls in elderly women with polypharmacy

Co-designed resources aim to reduce weight stigma in maternity care

Health care proposal billed as consumer protection, but adds enrollment hoops

Texas measles cases rise to 223, but no new counties included in outbreak

Measles on the rise again in Europe: Officials encourage checking vaccination status

Evidence is lacking to recommend food insecurity screening in primary care, say researchers

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