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As blood banks across the U.S. report dangerously low supplies of O-negative blood (red blood cells) - commonly called the "universal donor" - anesthesiologists are calling for increased donation and changes in how hospitals use the "universal donor" blood type, according to a new Innovation in Practice article published online in Anesthesiology Open, an official journal of the American Society o…

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, shows that regular leisure-time physical activity started at a young age prevents a decrease in work ability at the end of career.

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a standard treatment for significant coronary artery disease. Cardiologists use a catheter to place a stent that opens up the blockage and restores blood flow to the heart.

Socioeconomic factors are widely recognized as potential modifiers of the relationship between air pollution and mortality, but the available evidence remains limited.

The patient initially came to see Mark Supiano in 2017 because her family was concerned about her short-term memory loss.

The Trump administration has signaled a willingness to halt billions of dollars in federal health payments to multiple states, mirroring moves they made against Minnesota.

The impact of climate change on physical activity patterns poses serious health risks and economic challenges, particularly for low- and middle-income nations.

A new analysis led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that out-of-pockets caps on insulin for Medicare Part D beneficiaries have reined in insulin prices.

A machine learning model applied to US death certificate data estimated that over 155,000 COVID-19 deaths were unrecognized between March 2020 and December 2021, suggesting total mortality was about 19% higher than official counts. These undercounted deaths disproportionately affected marginalized populations, including racial minorities, lower-income groups, and residents of the Southern United …

​Professional dance is a high-performance discipline that carries significant risks of injury and physical wear.