A new global report found that more people died of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria than HIV or malaria in 2019.
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With more colon cancer cases occurring in people younger than age 50, the USPSTF advises adults to start colon cancer screening at age 45.
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Learn more about at-home STD tests, such as what they measure, their benefits and drawbacks, as well as our top picks for 2022.
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An experimental wearable device measures sweat chloride levels in real time for diagnosing and monitoring cystic fibrosis.
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The new lower threshold for blood lead levels will likely increase the number of children found to have lead exposure.
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The National Kidney Foundation and the American Society for Nephrology call for removing race as a factor in kidney function estimates.
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Two recent studies find that a significant number of people at risk for kidney disease are not getting screened for urine albumin.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force newly recommends that diabetes screening start at age 35 for adults with excess weight or obesity.
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A billion-dollar investment from the U.S. government is expected to significantly boost production and availability of at-home COVID-19 tests.
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A large study reviewing data from the last 8 years reveals that rates of gestational diabetes have increased significantly.
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