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LIFESTYLE March 26, 2023

African grey parrot mocks man with chronic cough due to COPD: She 'hates men'

A young woman's African grey parrot does not like her ailing father, who is 66 and suffering from COPD – and continually mimics his cough. The family has learned to roll with it.

HEALTH March 26, 2023

Why antibiotics may not help patients survive their viral infections: new research

New research is troubling: Most patients who are admitted to hospitals with acute viral infections are given antibiotics by doctors, yet this does not help those patients' survival rates.

HEALTH March 24, 2023

Aaron Sorkin reveals recent stroke diagnosis to inspire smokers to quit: Symptoms to know

After recently experiencing a stroke, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin of "Camelot" and other projects said he quit his longstanding smoking habit, a major risk factor for stroke and heart attack.

HEALTH March 23, 2023

For peanut allergy prevention, study suggests babies can be fed diluted peanut butter at early age

Introducing diluted peanut butter to babies between 4 and 6 months of age could reduce the rate of peanut allergies in infants, a study suggests, though parents should check with doctors.

HEALTH March 17, 2023

Older Americans reject more vaccines, opt instead for ‘natural healing,' says report

Many adults 40 and older do not want immunizations, despite their general concerns about virus infections, as revealed in new research published by AARP.

Ohio March 13, 2023

Three Cincinnati hospital patients test positive for Legionella: reports

An Ohio hospital is working to figure out how three patients recently tested positive for the presence of Legionella, local media reports. The campus has switched to bottled water.

Health March 9, 2023

Lower respiratory infections when young could be linked to earlier adult deaths: study

Young children who contract lower respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis or pneumonia, are twice as likely to die prematurely from those conditions as adults, a study finds.

New Jersey March 9, 2023

In New Jersey, cancer-stricken casino dealers push for Atlantic City smoking ban

Dealers and other casino employees battling cancer are advocating for a proposed ban on smoking in Atlantic City, New Jersey's gambling establishments.

Children's Health March 7, 2023

Florida doctor issues viral BBQ grill brush warning on TikTok after child's visit to her emergency room

Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, is raising awareness on TikTok about the use of grill brushes.

VIDEO March 6, 2023

Florida doctor issues viral warning about grill brush dangers

Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, is raising awareness about grill brushes after a child's emergency room visit.

HEALTH March 6, 2023

Be well: Quit smoking (or encourage someone else to kick the habit)

Quitting smoking could extend your life by up to 10 years, along with many other health and wellness benefits. An addiction doctor offers tips for kicking the habit.