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Dr. Birx to Newsmax: We Need Low-Cost Healthy Food
Former White House COVID-19 response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx gave Newsmax on Tuesday some suggestions to get local healthy food while also calling for an efforts to bring the cost of food down
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Report: Whooping Cough Spreading
The Daily Mail reported Wednesday that pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has been found showing up in states across America.
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Use a Food Thermometer to Prevent Food Poisoning
Each year, one in six people suffer from food poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And because turkey can harbor Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens and other bacteria that can cause foodborne illness, it is important to follow food...
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1 in 5 New Moms Suffer From Postpartum Depression
Rates of postpartum depression have more than doubled in little over a decade among American women, a new analysis shows. While about 1 in every 10 new moms (9.4%) suffered postpartum depression in 2010, that number rose to almost 1 in every 5 (19%) by 2021, report a team...
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How to Choose the Best Health Insurance Plan
Everyone likes a good deal, and health insurance bargains abound this time of year. But buyers should look beyond price when searching for a plan. Shoppers also should consider doctor networks and coverage limits to avoid getting stuck with big bills after care. Millions of...
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4 Million Could Be Uninsured If ACA Credits Expire
If Congress lets healthcare tax credits established during the pandemic expire, 4 million Americans will become uninsured, a new analysis warns. The tax credits, which have significantly lowered out-of-pocket costs for millions of Americans, are set to expire at the end of...
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WHO Approves 1st Mpox Vaccine for Children
The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for children, a decision experts hope will help make immunizations more widely available to one of the hardest-hit populations during the ongoing outbreaks of the disease in Congo and elsewhere in Africa.In...
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Diabetes Diagnosis Before 50 Raises Dementia Risk
A Type 2 diabetes diagnosis before age 50 comes with a health risk that patients might not expect. Especially if they are obese, these folks are more likely to develop dementia later, new research warns. "Our study suggests that there may be a cognitive consequences to...
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About 1 in 10 US Adults Have High Cholesterol
Nearly 1 in every 10 American adults is living with high levels of cholesterol in their arteries, according to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data, from 2021 through 2023, found that 11.3% of adults have high total cholesterol...
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Trump Taps Dr. Oz to Lead Medicare/Medicaid
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator in his next administration. "America is facing a Healthcare Crisis, and there may be no Physician more qualified and capable than Dr. Oz ...
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This Sleep Problem Could Signal Dementia
Many studies have linked sleep problems with increased risk for dementia. Previous research determined that individuals who slept fewer than five hours per night were twice as likely to develop dementia, and twice as likely to die, compared to those who slept six to eight...
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California Reports Possible Bird Flu Case in Child
California's public health department reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild respiratory symptoms on Tuesday, but said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus and that the child's family members tested negative. California...
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Study Finds 1 in 4 Americans May Have Long COVID
A newly released study finds that one in four Americans may suffer from long COVID, a much higher rate than typically cited. Scientists at Mass General Brigham used a sophisticated AI tool for the peer-reviewed study. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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US Alcohol-Linked Deaths Doubled in 20 Years
Alcohol-related deaths have surged in the United States, nearly doubling over 20 years, and a growing number of victims are women, a new study warns. "Our study found significant gender differences in alcohol-related [death rates]," said senior author Yiota Kitsantas, head...
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Lung Cancer Survival Improved By 26 Percent
More people with lung cancer are living longer, but it remains America's deadliest cancer, a new state-by-state report shows. "There is more work to do, but I am incredibly optimistic about the future of lung cancer care," said Harold Wimmer, president and CEO of the...
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Trial: Keytruda Injection as Effective as IV Version
Merck said on Tuesday a study showed its injectable version of cancer drug Keytruda was not inferior to the currently approved intravenous formulation of its treatment, likely making it even more accessible and easier to administer. Shares of Merck were up 1.8% in premarket...
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Half of Americans May Be Candidates for Ozempic
More than half of all American adults, almost 137 million people, could be candidates for the blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide, a new analysis finds. Sold as Ozempic for treating diabetes and Wegovy to spur weight loss, the medication could be indicated for those two...
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Eat These Vegetables for Lower Blood Pressure
Three out of four Americans over the age of 60 have high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Often called the 'silent killer,' high blood pressure typically has no symptoms. Heart disease, sexual dysfunction, stroke, kidney failure and aneurysms can all be caused by...
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Cold and Flu Medications That Work
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced its proposal to ban oral phenylephrine, the active ingredient widely used in cold and cough syrups, from products and remove these drugs from the market. This comes after an outside panel of experts last year...
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Cocoa, Green Tea May Counter Fatty Food Bingeing
Folks who stress-eat fatty foods like cookies, chips and ice cream might be able to protect their health with a nice cup of cocoa or green tea, a new study says. Drinking cocoa that's high in healthy flavanols along with a fatty meal can counteract some of the impact of fats...
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1 in 5 New Dengue Cases Due to Climate Change
One in five cases of dengue fever can be linked to climate change, and future surges in the mosquito-borne virus are inevitable, a new study says. About 19% of current dengue cases can be tied to climate change, which has expanded the area within which mosquitos transmit...
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Painkillers That Double Risk for Bleeding
People on blood thinners have a doubled risk of dangerous internal bleeding if they also take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like ibuprofen or naproxen, a new study warns. People typically are prescribed blood thinners to treat or prevent strokes, heart...
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Falling Vaccination Rates Brings Spikes in Measles
Waning vaccine coverage has fueled a 20% spike in measles cases worldwide, with 10.3 million people struck by the preventable illness in 2023, health officials reported Wednesday. "Inadequate immunization coverage globally is driving the surge in cases," of what was once a...
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Dozens Sick, 1 Dead From Carrots Contaminated With E. Coli
An outbreak of E. coli has infected dozens of people who ate bagged organic carrots, and one person died from the infection.
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Health Officials: 1st US Case of New Form of Mpox
Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.