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CHICAGO, IL – A new study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.24) has revealed significant differences in the accuracy of pulse oximeter readings based on patients' skin pigmentation. The research, conducted on critically...

A recent HealthDay/Harris Poll has shed light on the factors influencing Americans' vaccination decisions, revealing that local outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles, COVID-19, and influenza significantly motivate individuals to seek immunization. This comes...

A concerning new study has revealed the spread of a virulent, antibiotic-resistant superbug within a Malaysian hospital, posing a significant threat to global public health. Researchers have identified a dangerous strain of Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii)...

OTTAWA, ON – A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Ottawa's Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) has delivered a stark warning: the human body's ability to withstand extreme heat is significantly less than previously understood. The...

A new study published in the journal JAMA Cardiology reveals a significant disparity in cardiovascular health between adults living in rural versus urban communities in the United States. Researchers have found that rural residents are more likely to suffer from heart...