Biggest Driver of Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Water
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Contaminated water is the leading cause of large-scale outbreaks of infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to people, researchers say.These health threats are called zoonotic infectious disea…
Learn MoreWill the Pandemic Surge in Gun Purchases Raise Suicide Rates?
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Suicidal thoughts are more common among Americans who bought guns when firearm sales spiked during the pandemic, compared to those among other gun owners or folks who don’t own guns, a new study shows.About 6%…
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TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Suicidal thoughts are more common among Americans who bought guns when firearm sales spiked during the pandemic, compared to those among other gun owners or folks who don’t own guns, a new study shows.About 6%…
Learn MoreA New Way to Spot Pregnancy Risks?
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Two placenta-related markers could reveal older women’s risk of serious pregnancy problems such as stillbirth and premature or very small babies, British researchers say.They analyzed blood samples and medical…
Learn MoreA New Way to Spot Pregnancy Risks?
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Two placenta-related markers could reveal older women’s risk of serious pregnancy problems such as stillbirth and premature or very small babies, British researchers say.They analyzed blood samples and medical…
Learn More‘Forever Chemicals’ Might Raise Risk of Pregnancy Complication
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — So-called “forever chemicals” might increase pregnant women’s risk of a dangerous condition known as preeclampsia, researchers say.Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used and long-lasting chemicals fo…
Learn More‘Forever Chemicals’ Might Raise Risk of Pregnancy Complication
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — So-called “forever chemicals” might increase pregnant women’s risk of a dangerous condition known as preeclampsia, researchers say.Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used and long-lasting chemicals fo…
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