Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Study Identifies Riskiest Meats Ground beef and chicken cause more foodborne illness-related hospitalizations than other meats, according to a…
The good news about the 2012-13 influenza season in the United States is that for the fourth week in a row, health care providers reported that they are seeing fewer patients who have influenza-like illnesses, according to the today’s report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Lower-calorie foods are driving growth and profits for chain restaurants, according to fresh research, suggesting that people are making smarter choices when it comes to burgers and fries. We’re still ordering the burger and fries, mind you. But we’re going for smaller portions and shunning sugary …
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The nation’s commuters are adapting to increasing traffic congestion by building delays into their schedules, but at a cost of $121 billion in wasted time and fuel, according to an annual study of national driving patterns released Tuesday. The new report from the Texas A&M …
Federal healthy officials said Friday there are some early signs this year’s flu season may be easing in some parts of the country. But they stressed it’s far too early to tell whether the flu season has peaked. The number of states reporting widespread flu activity is up to 47, according to the …
New lab tests found bacteria floating in more recalled medications from a Framingham compounding pharmacy linked to a deadly fungal meningitis outbreak, according to federal health officials, who said they wouldn’t rule out the possibility that even more drugs could be tainted. The bacteria found …
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