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Pneumonia misdiagnoses are common among hospitalized adults, study finds: There are 'implications'

Adults who are admitted to the hospital are often inappropriately diagnosed with — and treated for — pneumonia, new research suggests. Experts discuss the risks of unnecessary treatment.

Ohio woman, 94, sets out to visit all 7 continents with her grandson's help: 'Always think positive'

Joy Ryan, 94, of Ohio is proving that it's never too late to see the world as she travels to every single continent alongside her grandson, Brad. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke with her.

Sorority lawsuit exposes who knows what a woman is

Sorority lawsuit seeks to defend something that the vast majority of people understand -- that men and women are different. Changing that could jeopardize laws that protect women.

Health's weekend read includes Taylor Swift's impact amid brain surgery, seniors’ health struggles and more

As you wind down your weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

'Deeply depressed' Maryland shelter cat goes viral after adoption plea

Mr. O, a Maryland-based cat, recently went viral on Facebook after his sad adoption story was shared by an animal shelter, his current home. The shelter hopes he is adopted soon.

New Jersey woman sings Taylor Swift hits while awake during brain surgery: 'Eras Tour' in the O.R.

New Jersey mom Selena Campione received an awake craniotomy to remove a tumor from her brain, and was instructed by Dr. Nitesh Patel to sing during the procedure. The patient and doctor share details on what turned into Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" in the operating room.

US tuberculosis cases in 2023 were at highest level in a decade, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the number of U.S. tuberculosis cases in 2023 was at the highest level since 2013 and rose among all ages.

Health care is ‘overwhelmingly complex’ for older adults, experts say: ‘Ever-increasing hurdle’

For senior adults, the complexities of health care can be overwhelming, experts say. Doctors weighed in on the challenges that make it difficult for seniors to get the care they need.

Women who drink more than 8 alcoholic beverages a week are at greater risk of heart disease: new study

Using patient data from Kaiser Permanente, cardiologists studied the link between drinking alcohol and developing heart disease. Researchers were surprised by the results for younger women.

Oregon toddler receives life-changing surgery to correct rare eye syndrome: ‘Sassier, more energetic’

An Oregon toddler underwent non-FDA approved eye surgery to help her see clearly. Her family fundraised money for months so that they could travel to Spain for the procedure.