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Noise reduction measures beneficial for patients with Meniere Disease

Noise reduction measures beneficial for patients with Meniere Disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with Meniere disease, implementing noise reduction measures during noise-sensitive periods is associated with improved vertigo symptoms, reduced tinnitus handicap, and enh

Noise reduction measures beneficial for patients with Meniere Disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with Meniere disease, implementing noise reduction measures during noise-sensitive periods is associated with improved vertigo symptoms, reduced tinnitus handicap, and enh
Common disinfectant chemicals far more toxic when inhaled, study finds

Common disinfectant chemicals far more toxic when inhaled, study finds

by Amy Quinton,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreathing in common disinfectant chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, may be far more harmful than swallowing them, accord

Common disinfectant chemicals far more toxic when inhaled, study finds

by Amy Quinton,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreathing in common disinfectant chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, may be far more harmful than swallowing them, accord
Meningitis kills a quarter million people a year, study estimates

Meningitis kills a quarter million people a year, study estimates

Gram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainMore than a quarter of a million people worldwide die from meningitis a year, a la

Meningitis kills a quarter million people a year, study estimates

Gram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainMore than a quarter of a million people worldwide die from meningitis a year, a la
Jail-based programs could dramatically reduce hepatitis C infections

Jail-based programs could dramatically reduce hepatitis C infections

by Beth Duff-Brown,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Stanford study shows that jail-based hepatitis C programs could cut new infections by nearly half among people who inject drug

Jail-based programs could dramatically reduce hepatitis C infections

by Beth Duff-Brown,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Stanford study shows that jail-based hepatitis C programs could cut new infections by nearly half among people who inject drug
Researchers reveal new findings in study of bronchiectasis

Researchers reveal new findings in study of bronchiectasis

byUniversity of ConnecticutCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBronchiectasis is a long-term health condition in which airways are constantly irritated or inflamed, leading to permanent airway damage and

Researchers reveal new findings in study of bronchiectasis

byUniversity of ConnecticutCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBronchiectasis is a long-term health condition in which airways are constantly irritated or inflamed, leading to permanent airway damage and
New test identifies active, infectious form of tuberculosis

New test identifies active, infectious form of tuberculosis

byUC DavisMycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria seen with a scanning electron microscope. Credit: CDC PHILResearchers in the UC Davis Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine have created a new t

New test identifies active, infectious form of tuberculosis

byUC DavisMycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria seen with a scanning electron microscope. Credit: CDC PHILResearchers in the UC Davis Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine have created a new t
New COVID 'Cicada' variant is spreading—what experts want you to know

New COVID 'Cicada' variant is spreading—what experts want you to know

by HealthDay StaffAnother new COVID variant is starting to spread. Health officials say the variant—known as BA.3.2 or "Cicada"—has been quietly circulating for years but is now being detect

New COVID 'Cicada' variant is spreading—what experts want you to know

by HealthDay StaffAnother new COVID variant is starting to spread. Health officials say the variant—known as BA.3.2 or "Cicada"—has been quietly circulating for years but is now being detect
Benign prostatic hyperplasia risk up with higher percentage total food weight from ultraprocessed food

Benign prostatic hyperplasia risk up with higher percentage total food weight from ultraprocessed food

by Elana GotkineAmong middle-aged and older men, a higher percentage of total food weight from ultraprocessed food (UPF) is associated with a higher risk for incident benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH

Benign prostatic hyperplasia risk up with higher percentage total food weight from ultraprocessed food

by Elana GotkineAmong middle-aged and older men, a higher percentage of total food weight from ultraprocessed food (UPF) is associated with a higher risk for incident benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH
First European human case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy: What you need to know

First European human case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy: What you need to know

by Ed Hutchinson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Mi

First European human case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy: What you need to know

by Ed Hutchinson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Mi
Both diseased and healthy lungs contain genes associated with antibiotic resistance

Both diseased and healthy lungs contain genes associated with antibiotic resistance

byUniversity of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Bergen shows that genes responsible for antibiotic resistance are present not only in individuals with lung d

Both diseased and healthy lungs contain genes associated with antibiotic resistance

byUniversity of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Bergen shows that genes responsible for antibiotic resistance are present not only in individuals with lung d
Rapid urine test identifies effective UTI antibiotics in about six hours

Rapid urine test identifies effective UTI antibiotics in about six hours

byUniversity of ReadingCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) could receive the right antibiotic far sooner, thanks to a new test that produces results within

Rapid urine test identifies effective UTI antibiotics in about six hours

byUniversity of ReadingCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) could receive the right antibiotic far sooner, thanks to a new test that produces results within
Common virus plus mononucleosis associated with increased risk of multiple sclerosis

Common virus plus mononucleosis associated with increased risk of multiple sclerosis

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyHaving the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (M

Common virus plus mononucleosis associated with increased risk of multiple sclerosis

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyHaving the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (M