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  1. Childhood AKI Linked to Higher CKD and Mortality Risk in Later Life

    Childhood AKI Linked to Higher CKD and Mortality Risk in Later Life

    A new meta-analysis reveals children who survive acute kidney injury face increased risk of chronic kidney disease and death.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Top US Gyms Revealed by Fitness Expert Kenny Santucci

    Top US Gyms Revealed by Fitness Expert Kenny Santucci

    Kenny Santucci shares his top-rated US gyms, focusing on culture, equipment, and owner involvement over luxury amenities.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Hot Nights Linked to Spike in Asthma ER Visits in Baltimore Study

    Hot Nights Linked to Spike in Asthma ER Visits in Baltimore Study

    Extreme heat, especially at night, is tied to a rise in asthma-related emergency admissions according to a granular Baltimore study.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Single Workout Cuts Cigarette Cravings, New Study Finds

    Single Workout Cuts Cigarette Cravings, New Study Finds

    Research shows a single high-intensity aerobic workout reduces smoking cravings for up to 30 minutes, boosting quit rates by up to 21%.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Deadly Cruise Hantavirus Outbreak: Timeline of How it Spread Among Passengers

    Deadly Cruise Hantavirus Outbreak: Timeline of How it Spread Among Passengers

    A detailed timeline reveals how the rare hantavirus spread rapidly through a cruise ship, leading to a deadly outbreak among passengers.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Deadly Andes Virus on Cruise Ship Highlights Urgent Vaccine Gap

    Deadly Andes Virus on Cruise Ship Highlights Urgent Vaccine Gap

    Hantavirus, specifically Andes virus, linked to cruise ship outbreak renews focus on the lack of a licensed vaccine or treatment.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Sleep Found to Be Stronger Predictor of Longevity Than Diet or Exercise

    Sleep Found to Be Stronger Predictor of Longevity Than Diet or Exercise

    A new OHSU study reveals insufficient sleep is more strongly linked to lower life expectancy than diet or exercise, second only to smoking.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. WHO Chief Heads to Tenerife as Hantavirus-Hit Ship Approaches

    WHO Chief Heads to Tenerife as Hantavirus-Hit Ship Approaches

    WHO Director-General Tedros travels to Tenerife to oversee arrival of ship with hantavirus outbreak, urging calm and assuring public risk is low.

    last mo. 1 min read