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Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters Linked to Excess ED Visits, Mortality

Greater increases in emergency department and mortality rates seen for U.S. counties with the greatest loss and damage

One in 8 Voters Cite Abortion as Most Important Issue: Poll

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Abortion rights will play a pivotal role in determining how people will vote...

American Indian/Alaska Natives, Blacks Have High Level of Firearm Access

Similar firearm storage patterns were seen; a substantial proportion endorsed always, nearly always carrying firearms outside the house

Trader Joe’s Dumplings Recalled Due to Plastic Pieces

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly 62,000 pounds of Trader Joe's Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings are being recalled...

Past 25 Years Saw Increase in Number of School Shootings in America

No increase seen in the number of school mass shootings, but they have become more deadly

Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Effective Against ED/Urgent Care Encounters

VE against COVID-19-associated ED, urgent care encounters was 51 percent during first seven to 59 days after updated dose

Recreational Marijuana Laws Tied to Increase in Workplace Injuries

Findings seen for young adults aged 20 to 34 years

Average Annual Number of Deaths From Excessive Alcohol Use Increasing

From 2016-2017 to 2020-2021, deaths from excessive alcohol use increased 26.8 and 34.7 percent among males and females

Tetanus Vaccine May Be in Short Supply After Company Stops Production

Sanofi plans to ramp up production of its version, but doctors should switch to Tdap shot in the meantime

Hourly Heat Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Cumulative odds ratio was 1.88 for extremely high temperature (33 degrees C) versus reference temperature (12 degrees C)