New research from The Ohio State University College of Medicine finds COVID-19 vaccine mandates are highly effective at reducing the spread of the virus and increasing immunity in a university setting. The study, published in the journal PLOS Pathogens, found net viral loads among all community members declined after university vaccine requirements went into effect. […]
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Infection
What’s the difference between an upper respiratory infection and RSV? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions
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What’s the difference between an upper respiratory infection and RSV? What’s the difference between an upper respiratory infection and RSV? 01:01 BOSTON – Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter. Harriet asks, “What is the difference between an upper respiratory infection and RSV? Why do […]
Blood
What’s the most accurate way to check blood pressure? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions
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What’s the most accurate way to check blood pressure? What’s the most accurate way to check blood pressure? 00:59 BOSTON – Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter. Dan writes, “My doctor wants me to check my blood pressure every morning. I took my home […]
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What’s the most accurate way to check blood pressure? – CBS Boston Watch CBS News Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
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The world’s five best hospitals for cardiac surgery are all located in the United States, according to a new global ranking published by Newsweek. Mayo Clinic came in at No. 1, followed by Cleveland Clinic at No. 2; these were also the top two entries in a similar ranking of the world’s best hospitals for […]
Cardiovascular
Renowned experts comprehensively review how climate change occurs and increases risk of cardiovascular disease
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There is already robust evidence that people living with cardiovascular disease are disproportionately affected by poor air quality and extreme temperatures, in large part due to climate change, the greatest threat to human health of the 21st century. In this special theme issue of the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier, noted experts comprehensively […]
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Dr. Richard Laughlin, an associate professor at Texas A&M University – Kingsville and chair of the Biological and Health Science Department, recently a grant that would benefit everyone. Laughlin said his department received $2.4 million in funding from the United States Department of Agriculture. That money will be used to research […]
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St. Paul-based Memorial Blood Centers announced that beginning on Monday, Sept. 25, prospective donors will be screened based on individual assessment. MINNEAPOLIS — Blood donation centers are opening up their eligibility process amid an ongoing, nationwide blood shortage — thanks to guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). St. Paul-based Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) […]
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Local media are reporting at least five Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli cases have been reported at suburban Huntley High School. In a letter released to parents on Wednesday, officials said the McHenry County Health Department had contacted them about the outbreak. Health officials are working to determine “common exposures” among the five individuals diagnosed with […]
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – The month of September is dedicated to raising awareness for a cancer that often does not get a lot of attention: blood cancer. This month is focused on the work of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help fight the many different types of blood cancer, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and […]