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Jul 10, 2018 07:51 PM EDT

Survey Finds That Over Half Of Physicians Are Burned Out, Which Could Lead To Medical Errors

Doctors are humans too, and they get burned out just like all of us. The problem is the stakes are high, as a survey reveals that physician burnout could actually be the source of many medical errors in hospitals and clinics.

Jul 10, 2018 12:08 AM EDT

Boys Trapped In Thai Cave May Have Caught Histoplasmosis From Bat And Bird Poop

After over two weeks trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand, rescue operations may soon get the boys and their coach back on solid ground. Unfortunately, the ordeal isn't over yet, particularly when it comes to their health.

Jul 09, 2018 08:55 PM EDT

There's 1 Confirmed Case Of Measles In Snohomish County

The United States' measles vaccination efforts has kept the country generally safe from the contagious disease, but a child visiting Washington was recently confirmed to have it. Officials recommend residents to visit a doctor if they went to these following places.

Jul 09, 2018 07:55 PM EDT

Del Monte Vegetables Infect Over 200 People With Intestinal Parasite

The parasite outbreak that hit four states in the past month or two has been traced to Del Monte Fresh Produce, which has already been recalled from stores. CDC reports the latest count for cyclosporiasis cases reached 212.

Jul 09, 2018 07:33 PM EDT

Harvard Researchers Make Headway On HIV Vaccine

Scientists inch closer and closer to an HIV vaccine, and Harvard University has just taken an important step. A new 'mosaic' vaccine was able to generate positive results in both humans and rhesus monkeys.

Jul 07, 2018 09:58 PM EDT

Psychopathy Could Be Caused By Brain’s Attention Impairment: Study

Psychopathy is still largely a mystery to the medical community and the greater pubic. In a new study, researchers show that psychopaths could have fundamentally abnormal attention mechanisms in the brain.

Jul 05, 2018 05:32 PM EDT

Not Dead Yet: Woman Found Breathing Inside Morgue Freezer In South Africa

A woman was declared dead along with two others following a car accident in South Africa. Hours later, a morgue technician found her breathing and unmistakably alive inside a freezer.

Jul 05, 2018 05:19 PM EDT

Parasite Outbreak Infects Dozens Across Texas, Source Still Unknown

Dozens get sick in Texas from the microscopic parasite Cyclospora that causes the illness cyclosporiasis. Health officials are trying to trace its source. Other outbreaks have been related to fresh produce such as cilantro.

Jul 04, 2018 09:34 AM EDT

Zapping The Brain Could Lead To Fewer Crimes Down The Road

Electrical stimulation to the brain may be effective, albeit controversial, in reducing criminal intent. In a new study, researchers zapped some brains and found that it affects violent tendencies in the participants.

Jul 03, 2018 08:32 PM EDT

Coffee Might Make You Live Longer, New Study Says

Here's a win for caffeine addicts: apparently, drinking a few cups of coffee every day can actually help people live longer. Even more amazingly, decaf works just as well in boosting longevity.

Jul 03, 2018 12:11 AM EDT

Excessive Sweating Treatment Qbrexza Has Been Approved By The FDA

Excessive underarm sweating can be an extremely uncomfortable condition, so FDA's approval of a promising new treatment for it is godsend. The Dermira-produced treatment is just topical wipes that patients can simply apply at home.

Jul 02, 2018 09:20 PM EDT

Ohio Department of Health, CVS Face Lawsuit After Possibly Disclosing Identity Of 6,000 HIV Patients

CVS Caremark and the Ohio Department of Health are being sued for unintentionally disclosing the HIV status of 6,000 people. The class-action suit claims that the state shared private medical information to CVS without an authorization of the patients.

Jul 02, 2018 08:20 PM EDT

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Survey Finds That Over Half Of Physicians Are Burned Out, Which Could Lead To Medical Errors

Boys Trapped In Thai Cave May Have Caught Histoplasmosis From Bat And Bird Poop

There's 1 Confirmed Case Of Measles In Snohomish County

Del Monte Vegetables Infect Over 200 People With Intestinal Parasite

Harvard Researchers Make Headway On HIV Vaccine

Psychopathy Could Be Caused By Brain’s Attention Impairment: Study

Not Dead Yet: Woman Found Breathing Inside Morgue Freezer In South Africa

Parasite Outbreak Infects Dozens Across Texas, Source Still Unknown

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