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09 Jul

Three Million Preventable Deaths a Year: Can Healthcare Do Better?

The Hidden Toll of Preventable Medical Harm. HealthDay speaks with Dr. Mark Ramsey, CEO of the Patient Safety Movement.

08 Jul

Coffee Linked to Lower Risk of Serious Liver Disease, Including Cancer

A new study finds just one to two cups of coffee a day may significantly lower your risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and death from liver disease.

07 Jul

GLP-1 “Secret Shopper” Study Finds Gaps in Online Prescribing

Researchers conducted a secret shopper study, evaluating 49 websites offering GLP-1 medications, to assess prescribing practices, clinician involvement, and quality of care.

Foundation Fights Medical Errors That Claim 200,000 U.S. Lives A Year

Foundation Fights Medical Errors That Claim 200,000 U.S. Lives A Year

Medical error is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and one organization believes those deaths can be stopped.

The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF), a nonprofit founded in 2012, has set an ambitious goal: zero preventable patient deaths by 2030.

"What we're asking is not rocket science," Dr. Michael Ram...

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Innovative Hip Replacement Cuts Post-Surgery Risk Of Dislocation By 70%

Innovative Hip Replacement Cuts Post-Surgery Risk Of Dislocation By 70%

Hip replacement surgery can dramatically improve the life of a person in chronic pain from a bum hip, but afterward patients must move carefully lest they cause their new hip to pop out of joint.

But a better-designed hip implant can reduce a patient’s risk of hip displacement by 70%, researchers reported recently in The Lancet

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Global Study Finds Kids Worldwide Skipping Fruits And Vegetables

Global Study Finds Kids Worldwide Skipping Fruits And Vegetables

Kids around the world aren’t eating enough fruits and veggies, a major new analysis has found.

Plant-based foods are rich in essential nutrients that support children’s normal development and long-term health, researchers said.

But globally kids aren’t consuming the amount of fruits or vegetables recommended by nutr...

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New, Highly Accurate Brush Test Can Detect Mouth Cancer Within An Hour

New, Highly Accurate Brush Test Can Detect Mouth Cancer Within An Hour

A non-invasive brush test can diagnose mouth cancer within one hour, potentially boosting detection rates, a new study says.

The brush test proved nearly 96% accurate in detecting oral cancer when tested on hundreds of patients, researchers reported recently in the journal Biomarker Research.

Up to now, diagnosis of oral can...

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  • July 9, 2026
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E. Coli Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Frozen Blueberries At Publix

E. Coli Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Frozen Blueberries At Publix

An E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries has sickened 12 people, four of them seriously enough to require hospital care, federal health officials say.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of illness. 

The...

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  • July 8, 2026
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Drinking Coffee May Lower Your Risk of Liver Disease

Drinking Coffee May Lower Your Risk of Liver Disease

The best thing about your morning coffee may not be the caffeine kick.

A study just published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology suggests as little as one to two cups a day may lower your risk of serious liver disease.

The study included more than 355,000 healthy adults who filled out dietary questionnai...

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