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Wearable fitness trackers with sensing technology could interfere with implantable cardiac devices: study
Many people use fitness trackers, such as smartwatches, as part of achieving a healthy lifestyle — but some cardiac patients ...

For acute lower back pain, these are the best medications, new study finds
Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments, with four out of five people experiencing it at some ...

Could a urine test detect pancreatic and prostate cancer? Study shows 99% success rate
A simple urine test could detect pancreatic and prostate cancer with up to a 99% rate of accuracy, says a ...

Laxatives taken on consistent basis could increase dementia risk, new study finds
Older adults who take laxatives on a regular basis could face a 51% higher risk of developing dementia compared to ...

Most US states failing to protect schools’ water from lead contaminants, study finds
Could drinking from the school’s water fountain put your child’s health at risk? The odds are higher than parents might think, ...

Pancreatic cancer rates are rising faster among women than men: new study
Pancreatic cancer rates are rising faster among women than men, according to a new study by researchers from Cedars-Sinai Cancer ...

Post-COVID, many parents are giving kids fever-reducing medicine when it’s not necessary: study
Parents might want to think twice before reaching for aspirin or ibuprofen to bring down a child’s fever.One in three ...

Prior COVID infection provides just as much protection as vaccines, new study finds
A new study found that a previous COVID-19 infection offers at least the same level of protection as two doses ...

As emergency rooms see more of America’s mentally ill kids, new study pinpoints issues
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & ...