HPV testing to prevent cervical cancer might not have to happen as often as currently recommended, a new study says. Current standards require women to undergo human papillomavirus (HPV) screening every five years. Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by HPV. But researchers found that waiting eight years for follow-up HPV screening after a woman… read on > read on >
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Health Savings Could Near $250,000 When Electric School Bus Replaces Diesel
It might be hoped that replacing a diesel school bus with a clean electric model would pay off for health and the environment. New research suggests that it does — and gives a dollar figure for that payoff. Replacing a diesel bus with a clean electric model yields up to $247,600 in climate and health… read on > read on >
Repeat COVID Vaccination Could Shield Against Wide Range of Viruses
Powerful COVID vaccines could be setting people’s immune systems up to successfully fight off not just future COVID variants, but other types of coronaviruses as well, a new study shows. People repeatedly vaccinated for COVID — the initial shots, followed by boosters and updated vaccines — generate antibodies capable of neutralizing not just COVID variants,… read on > read on >
Brain’s ‘Food Smell’ Circuitry Might Drive Overeating
The smell of food is appetizing when you’re hungry. At the same time, it can be a turnoff if you’re full. That’s due to the interaction between two different parts of the brain involving sense of smell and behavior motivation, a new study finds. And it could be why some people can’t easily stop eating… read on > read on >
Leptospirosis: What Every Dog Owner Should Know
Mice, rats and other wildlife can pick up bacteria called leptospira from water or soil and excrete it in urine. If your dog contacts any soil or water contaminated by the germ (especially if they have an open wound) they can easily develop a potentially deadly disease called leptospirosis. “Every dog that has access to… read on > read on >
Plant-Based Diets Lower Risk of Heart Trouble, Cancer and Death
Following a vegetarian or vegan diet might just buy you a longer, healthier life, a new review finds. Staying away from meat was tied to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and early death, researchers reported in a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One. After combing through nearly 50 studies on such… read on > read on >
Mediterranean Diet Could Be a Stress-Buster, Study Finds
The Mediterranean diet has already been shown to be great for a person’s physical health, but new research finds that following the Mediterranean diet also can lift your mood. People on the diet tended to have lower levels of anxiety and stress, researchers reported recently in the journal Nutrients. “It’s a big tick for the… read on > read on >
FDA Approves First Self-Test Collection Kit for HPV
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a kit that will allow women to collect their own vaginal sample for HPV screening, a move that could increase early detection in those at risk for cervical cancer. Women will be able to swab themselves in privacy at a doctor’s office, clinic or pharmacy, and the… read on > read on >
San Francisco Set to Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Firefighter Gear
San Francisco is on the verge of passing a ban on “forever chemicals” in the protective clothing firefighters wear while battling blazes. City lawmakers are expected to pass an ordinance on Tuesday that will prohibit the use of firefighting gear made with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS have been linked to health harms, including decreased… read on > read on >
Americans With Private Insurance May Pay More for Hospital Stay
Having private insurance may not be all it is cracked up to be when it comes to hospital bills, new research warns. In a report published Monday by the nonprofit research institute RAND Corp., researchers discovered that patients with private health insurance may wind up paying more for procedures or tests performed during their stay than Medicare… read on > read on >