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Scientists say a rapid test that identifies which antibiotics will work for urinary tract infections by testing directly from urine samples could allow same-day prescribing and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use — a key driver of antibiotic resistance. more
Forget old diet rules — AHA reveals new heart-healthy eating guide for 2026

More than half of adults and about 60% of children in the U.S. have unhealthy diets, which can contribute to higher rates of health factors such as high blood pressure and obesity, and le ...

Too much sitting? Experts raise heart health alarm

Too much sitting has quietly emerged as one of the most common threats to heart health in the United States.

Think longer workouts are enough? This one change could save your life, study finds

People who get just a few minutes of vigorous activity daily are less likely to develop eight major diseases, including arthritis, heart disease and dementia, according to research publis ...

Just 11 extra minutes of sleep a night can cut heart attack risk, new study finds

New research shows that small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination, are associated with a significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular eve ...

COVID isn't over: New BA.3.2 variant spreads across US with shocking mutations

A heavily mutated new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2 — informally dubbed “Cicada” — is spreading across the United States, according to media reports.

Study finds screen addiction could be a new risk factor for heart disease

People who reported spending six or more hours on screens outside of school or work had worse blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index (BMI) compared with those with more limited s ...

More than annoying: Traffic noise raises heart risk by 17%, study finds

Living in areas with consistently higher levels of noise from transportation was associated with a significantly higher risk of major adverse cardiac events compared with living in quiete ...

Could this be the beginning of the end for Tuberculosis? All details inside

The World Health Organization (WHO) called on Tuesday for countries to step up action to end tuberculosis (TB) – one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers – by exp ...

Not just heat—Cold weather is quietly driving cardiovascular deaths, study finds

On the heels of one of the coldest winters in memory for large swaths of the country, new research highlights an often overlooked cost of cold weather: months with lower temperatures see ...