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Shakes Recalled After Listeria Outbreak Linked to 11 Deaths
Cartons of frozen shakes sold to nursing homes and other institutions are being recalled after an outbreak of listeria linked to the products.
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CDC 'Disease Detectives' Fired as Bird Flu Fears Rise
Nearly half of an elite U.S. epidemiology program known as the "disease detectives" were dismissed by the Trump administration on Friday, according to sources familiar with the matter, dealing a blow to public health efforts as fears rise over bird flu.
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FDA: Shortage of Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Resolved
Shortages of Ozempic and Wegovy that have been in place for more than two years have been resolved, as supplies of the popular diabetes and obesity treatments continue to improve, federal regulators said Friday. The drugmaker Novo Nordisk can meet current and future demand...
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CDC: Weekly Measles Cases Increased Five-Fold
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported that measles cases so far this year had jumped to 93 from 14 a week ago, mainly driven by an outbreak in Texas. The Texas Department of State Health Services said last week that more cases of the highly...
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Your Dentist May Be Able to Detect Alzheimer's
A new study published in PNAS Nexus found that our mouth microbiome can help identify early signs of cognitive decline. The researchers determined that specific kinds of oral bacteria are associated with cognitive impairment, specifically memory decline and Alzheimer's...
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Swab HPV Self-Screen as Effective as Speculum Exam
Women can safely skip the unpleasant speculum-based exam for human papillomavirus screening and instead test for the virus themselves using a vaginal swab, two new studies confirm. Genital HPV infections are thought to be responsible for more than 99% of cervical cancers. At...
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NIH Research Cuts Go Before a Federal Judge
A court battle is set to resume Friday over the Trump administration's drastic cuts in medical research funding that many scientists say will endanger patients and delay new lifesaving discoveries. A federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily blocked the cuts from taking...
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Adding Walking Exercises Improves Stroke Recovery
Stroke patients leave the hospital with better prospects if they're forced to hoof it more during recovery, a new study suggests. Adding a half-hour of progressive walking exercises to standard stroke rehab measurably improves patients' quality of life and mobility by the...
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WSJ: DOJ Probes UnitedHealth Medicare Billing
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into UnitedHealth's Medicare billing practices in recent months, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.Shares of the company fell nearly 7% to $466.88 in premarket trading.The...
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HHS Postpones Key CDC Vaccine Panel Meeting
The Department of Health and Human Services has postponed the first meeting of a key Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisory committee since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as HHS secretary, sparking concerns about the panel's future.
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12 Breakfast Options With More Protein Than Eggs
As the price of eggs soars due to the shortage caused by bird flu, many people wonder what protein-rich options they can include in their diet to replace eggs. An average egg has between five and eight grams of protein depending on its size, so it's no wonder it's a great...
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Dairy Workers' Cats Died From Bird Flu
Two cats that belonged to Michigan dairy workers died after being infected with bird flu. But it's still not clear how the animals got sick or whether they spread the virus to people in the household, a new study shows. Veterinary experts said the report, published Thursday...
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CDC: Fatal Drug Overdoses Decline in Most of US
Fatal drug overdoses showed a decreased in 2023, yet the positive outlook is tempered by regional increases, according to new data released this week from the CDC. Most of the U.S. experienced a spike in fatal overdoses following the COVID-19 lockdowns that initiated in...
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N.Y. Sues Vape Distributors for Fueling Youth Vaping
New York on Thursday sued some of the country's biggest distributors of electronic cigarettes, accusing the companies of violating state laws that prohibit the sale of vaping flavors and designs that appeal to children. Attorney General Letitia James announced the lawsuit...
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Study: Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air
The highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus may be spreading through the air under certain conditions, according to a new study from the Czech Republic. Government veterinarians made the discovery while investigating a mysterious outbreak at a highly secured chicken farm last...
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How Space Travel Affects Astronaut Health
The human body was not built for spaceflight, with its microgravity conditions, exposure to high-energy radiation and other issues. As a result, trekking beyond the Earth's confines causes many physiological changes that affect an astronaut's health. Here is an explanation...
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Young Smokers Double Risk for Unexplained Stroke
Smoking more than doubles the risk of unexplained strokes among younger adults, a new study warns. And heavy smoking is even worse, with stroke risk more than quadrupled among adults who smoke more than a pack of cigarettes every day for 20 years compared to people who don't...
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USDA Tries to Rehire Bird Flu Response Workers
The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers who were involved in the government's response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has devastated egg and poultry farms over the past three years. The workers were among the thousands of federal employees...
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US Facing Critical Hospital Bed Shortage
U.S. hospitals could face a bed shortage as early as 2032, with occupancy remaining elevated even as the country recovers from the COVID pandemic, a new study suggests. Average hospital occupancy following the pandemic has been about 75%, researchers found, dividing the...
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What to Do If a Cold Lasts Longer Than Two Weeks
A cold, also known as the common cold, is a viral infection of your nose and throat. It's usually harmless, although it might not feel that way. Many types of viruses can cause a common cold, with rhinoviruses being the most common culprits. Typically, the symptoms of a cold...
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6 Science-Backed Ways to Be Happier
The pursuit of happiness is a universal endeavor that transcends cultures, ages, and backgrounds. Research has found that happier individuals tend to live longer, exhibit stronger immune systems, and maintain more meaningful connections with others. Many people would say a...
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New Drug Protects Against Lupus Organ Damage
Lupus can do irreversible harm to a person's organs, damaging the lungs, kidneys, heart, liver and other vital organs through inflammation. But a newer lupus drug appears to protect patients from much of this organ damage, a new study suggests. Anifrolumab (brand name...
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Unhealthy Diet Increases Risk for Incontinence
A junk-food lifestyle might contribute to embarrassing little leaks in middle-aged women, a new study suggests. Women who often munch fast food or packaged eats appear more likely to develop urinary incontinence, researchers recently reported in the journal Women's...
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Blood Test Guides Best Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diet
A blood test can help people with irritable bowel syndrome cut out specific trigger foods most likely to worsen their condition, a new study suggests. About 60% of IBS patients who followed a diet guided by the results of the blood test wound up suffering less stomach pain,...
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Experimental Weight Loss Drugs Aim to Save Muscle
About a dozen drugmakers are developing new weight-loss treatments aimed at preserving muscle, and industry analysts, clinical trial experts and doctors say they may also need to demonstrate additional health benefits beyond the numbers on a scale to get approved. The drugs...