Health Highlights: March 21, 2023
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
Dangerous drug-resistant fungal infections spreading in U.S. The percentage of dangerous infections caused by C. auris has increased every year, and nearly doubled in 2021, researchers report. Read more
Good news or bad, patients want access to medical test results. By law, U.S. patients must have access to medical test results even if doctors haven't reviewed them yet. A new survey finds patients overwhelmingly support this practice. Read more
Daily nut consumption could help your heart. Eating a handful of nuts every day may reduce your risk of heart disease by 20% to 25%, research suggests. Read more
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