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First trial over Zantac cancer claims set to begin in Chicago
(Reuters) -The first trial over claims that blockbuster heartburn drug Zantac, once sold by GSK and other companies, causes cancer is set to begin this week in Chicago. Jury selection began on Tuesday before Judge Daniel Trevino of the Circuit Court of Cook County and was expected to continue Wednesday morning. GSK and Boehringer Ingelheim are the only defendants in the trial, after other companies settled.
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When do you need to start getting a mammogram? Here's what new recommendations say.
What are the benefits and possible risks of getting a baseline mammogram at age 40? Here's what experts say.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record low, the CDC says
Weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations have hit their lowest level ever reported since the pandemic began, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 5,615 COVID hospitalizations in the most recent week data that is available. "The significant decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths to these new lows is encouraging, showing that our public health measures and vaccination efforts have paid off," said Dr. John Brownstein, chief innovation officer at Bosto
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The WHO overturned dogma on how airborne diseases spread. Will the CDC act on it?
The World Health Organization has issued a report that transforms how the world understands respiratory infections like Covid, influenza and measles.
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Rural Americans are at higher risk of early death than urbanites: CDC
Rural Americans are more likely to die early from one of the five leading causes of death than those who live in urban areas, according to new federal data. The report was published Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rural Americans were more likely to die from heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, stroke and chronic lower respiratory disease before age 80 compared to urbanites, researchers said.
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Walmart to close 51 clinics as it shutters its entire Walmart Health division
Walmart will close all 51 of its doctor-staffed health clinics as part of an announcement that its Walmart Health initiative is shutting down.
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How much fiber everyone needs per day
If you’re wondering how many grams of fiber you need per day to get its benefits, check out this chart. The recommendations vary by age and sex.
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Court case over fatal car crash raises issues of mental health and criminal liability
No one disputes that Michelle Wierson crashed her SUV into a car stopped at a traffic light, causing the death of a young boy. Court records describe Wierson as irate at the scene of the wreck, where she was arrested after throwing things at first responders and into the street.
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Young adults are falling for sunscreen myths — including claims that SPF is harmful and drinking water prevents sunburn. Here's what dermatologists say.
Dermatologists debunk myths about sunscreen and sunburns. Here’s what you need to know.
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Chinese scientist who published COVID-19 virus sequence allowed back in his lab after sit-in protest
The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China said he was allowed back into his lab after he spent days locked outside, sitting in protest. Zhang Yongzhen wrote in an online post early Wednesday that authorities had “tentatively agreed” to allow him and his team to return to his laboratory and continue their research for the time being. Zhang had been staging a sit-in protest outside his lab since the weekend after he and his team were suddenly notified they had to l
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Pot stocks soar on report DEA will ease restrictions on cannabis
The move from the DEA would reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug alongside other drugs like ketamine and some anabolic steroids.
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Mom says she cuddled the wrong baby for hours after her newborn was swapped at birth
A U.K. mom says “the unthinkable happened” when she was handed the wrong baby in a hospital maternity ward and cared for the infant for several hours.
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Eli Lilly soars 8% after Q1 earnings reveal surging popularity for its Zepbound weight-loss drug
"Demand continues to outstrip even increased supply," Eli Lilly's CFO said of its Zepbound weight loss drug on the company's conference call.
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Walnuts sold at Whole Foods recalled after E. coli outbreak
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
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Florida abortion clinics squeeze in as many patients as possible ahead of 6-week ban
Abortion clinics across Florida have been trying to see as many patients as possible before the state's ban on abortions after six weeks takes effect.
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Organic bulk walnuts sold in natural food stores tied to dangerous E. coli outbreak
At least a dozen people in California and Washington have been sickened with E. coli food poisoning linked to organic walnuts sold in bulk in 19 states, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. The nuts were sold in natural food and co-op stores such as Whole Foods and Market of Choice. Seven people have been hospitalized and two have developed a dangerous kidney disease known as hemolytic uremic syndrome, officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Gibson Farms Inc. of Holl
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Barbra Streisand publicly asks Melissa McCarthy about Ozempic, sparking debate on weight and shaming
A comment Barbra Streisand left on an Instagram post shared by Melissa McCarthy has sparked a conversation about weight, shaming and the increasingly widespread use of drugs for weight loss. McCarthy, 53, shared two photos on her Instagram page Sunday of herself with director Adam Shankman attending a gala in Los Angeles over the weekend. Below them was a photo of my friend Melissa McCarthy who I sang with on my Encore album.
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Instant view: Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana
Below are some reactions from industry insiders and experts. This represents the most significant step towards federal cannabis reform in U.S. history and will provide much-needed relief to operators of all shapes and sizes, allowing us fair tax treatment by eliminating 280E. Rescheduling cannabis is a crucial move towards federal legalization ... We anticipate a surge in liquidity as sidelined capital enters the market, drawn by the potential for legal businesses to thrive.
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The USDA is testing ground beef for bird flu. Experts are confident the meat supply is safe
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will test ground beef for bird flu particles, though officials said Tuesday they're confident the nation's meat supply is safe. Bird flu has been found in nearly three-dozen dairy herds across nine states. The new testing is the latest effort by the USDA to track and understand how the virus is spreading among livestock. Two studies will test if particles of the bird flu virus, called Type A H5N1, is found in beef for sale in the states where dairy cows have
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Pot stocks jump as U.S. DOJ moves to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug
(Reuters) -Shares of cannabis companies surged on Tuesday afternoon after the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. U.S.-listed shares of Cronos Group, Tilray Brands and Canopy Growth rose between 14.9% and 67.7%, while ETF AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis soared 24.8%. Canada-listed Green Thumb Industries and Trulieve Cannabis were also up 26.6% and 37.3%, respectively.
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Walmart is shuttering all its 51 health centers and ending virtual care services as Amazon leans into the space
Walmart said the health business has proven "unsustainable," reversing a recent plan to double the number of clinics at its retail stores.
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67-year-old woman killed, 14 people injured after SUV crashes through New Mexico thrift store
A 67-year-old woman was killed and 14 people were injured after an SUV crashed through the front of a Savers thrift store in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Walmart to close health centers in retreat from offering medical care
In an abrupt switch, Walmart plans to shut 51 health clinics in six states and pull the plug on telemedicine services.
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Get screened for breast cancer starting at age 40, new recommendations say
Women should get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40, according to new guidance from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
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Wisconsin high school football coach unable to get chemo due to shortage dies at 60
Sometimes Connie Bolle wonders if her husband, Jeff Bolle, 60, would still be alive if things had been different last spring.
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Finalized guidance drops breast cancer screening age to 40 for women with average risk
Breast cancer screening guidelines have been finalized by a major task force, bringing the recommended age to 40 for most women of average risk in a report published Tuesday. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a major task force consisting of expert physicians providing recommendations in the primary care setting for routine medical screenings, behavioral counseling, and preventive medications, is now recommending breast cancer screening with mammograms every other year for women with an
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Chris Hemsworth wants you to know he doesn't have dementia and isn't retiring
Having a gene that puts you at higher risk of a disease is not the same as a diagnosis, and Hemsworth wants people to understand that.
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Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says
Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger, at age 40, according to an influential U.S. task force. Previously, the task force had said women could choose to start breast cancer screening as young as 40, with a stronger recommendation that they get the exams every two years from age 50 through 74. The announcement Tuesday from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force makes official a draft recommendation announced last year.
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King Charles returns to royal duties following his cancer treatment. Here's what to know about his health journey.
What to know about King Charles’s recent health issues, from an enlarged prostate to a cancer diagnosis.
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Are you more likely to experience loneliness in early, middle or older adulthood? Here's what a new study says.
What new research has found about loneliness — and what risk factors could make you more likely to experience it.
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COVID Rash: Explaining Short- and Long-Term Symptoms
A rash from COVID-19 may or may not itch. They occur in places all over the body. Learn about the link between long COVID and rash.
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PTSD Symptoms in Women
PTSD symptoms in women can include emotional numbness, hyperarousal, difficulty sleeping, and reexperiencing the trauma. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Walmart to close its 51 health centers and virtual care service
Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service after struggling to find success with the offerings, the U.S. retailer said Tuesday. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company said that after managing the clinics it launched in 2019 and expanding its telehealth program, it concluded “there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue.” Walmart had 51 health centers in five states, with the goal of helping people save money on their health care needs.
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GE HealthCare misses quarterly revenue estimates on weakness in China market
The medical device maker's revenue from China market, which constitutes nearly 13% of its total revenue, dropped more than 11% in the quarter ended March 31. "Many of GE HealthCare's suppliers were noting weakness in China last quarter, so it makes some sense that we would see that come through (to this quarter)," BTIG analyst Ryan Zimmerman said.
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King Charles returns to public work with visit to London cancer center
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
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King Charles visits cancer center in 1st return to public duties since cancer diagnosis
King Charles III visited a cancer treatment center in London Tuesday, marking his first public royal engagement since his own cancer diagnosis was announced in February. Charles, 75, was joined by his wife, Queen Camilla, during the visit to the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, which was not associated with his treatment. Buckingham Palace announced on Feb. 5, that Charles had been diagnosed with cancer following treatment for benign prostate enlargement.
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Weight-loss drug drives Eli Lilly to raise 2024 sales forecast by $2 billion
(Reuters) -Explosive demand and increased manufacturing capacity for Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound drove the company to raise its annual sales forecast by $2 billion on Tuesday, lifting its shares nearly 5%. Lilly said it expects significant production increases in the second half of the year for its obesity treatment and related diabetes drug Mounjaro, for which most doses are in shortage due to high demand. Skyrocketing demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound, both chemically known as tirze
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Bird flu may infect cows outside the US, says WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) -There is a risk that the H5N1 bird flu virus, present in many wild birds, may infect cows in countries beyond the United States as they migrate, a World Health Organization official said on Tuesday. U.S. officials are seeking to verify the safety of milk and meat after confirming the H5N1 virus in 34 dairy cattle herds in nine states since late March, and in one person in Texas. "With the virus carried around the world by migratory birds, certainly there is a risk for cows in
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King Charles III returns to public duties with a trip to a cancer charity
King Charles III returned to public duties on Tuesday, visiting a cancer treatment charity and beginning his carefully managed comeback after the monarch’s own cancer diagnosis sidelined him for three months. The event was the king’s first formal public engagement since Feb. 6, when Buckingham Palace announced that he would be taking a break from public duties to focus on his treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. Charles and Queen Camilla met with patients and staff at the University Co
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Chinese scientist who first published COVID sequence stages protest after being locked out of lab
The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China staged a sit-in protest outside his lab after authorities locked him out of the facility — a sign of Beijing's continuing pressure on scientists conducting research on the coronavirus. Zhang Yongzhen wrote in an online post Monday that he and his team had been suddenly notified they were being evicted from their lab, the latest in a series of setbacks, demotions and ousters since the virologist published the sequence in Ja
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2-year-old boy dies after bounce house carried away by wind gusts
A 2-year-old boy was killed and another child was injured when a strong gust of wind sent a bounce house they were playing in flying into the neighboring lot, according to police. “That afternoon, several children were playing in a bounce house when a strong gust of wind sent it airborne into the neighboring lot,” Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Australian regulator examines possible contamination of Indian spice mixes
HYDERABAD/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Australia's food safety agency is collecting information on the possible contamination of spice mixes sold by Indian companies MDH and Everest to decide if a food recall is required, it said on Tuesday, the latest regulator to step up scrutiny. Hong Kong suspended sales this month of three MDH spice blends and an Everest mix for fish curry. "We are working with international counterparts to understand the issue and with federal, state and territory food enforceme
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Anne Hathaway's plan was to stop drinking until her kids were grown up. Now, she says she's over 5 years sober.
A CDC report found that the loss in productivity due to hangovers cost the economy almost $90 billion in 2010.
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FODMAP Diet: Everything You Need to Know
FODMAPs are carbohydrates found in certain foods, like beans and wheat. The low-FODMAP diet is an elimination diet to identify food triggers, often in people with IBS.
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Smiling King Charles visits cancer centre on his return to public duties
LONDON (Reuters) -A smiling and healthy-looking King Charles returned to public duties on Tuesday for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer in February, telling patients at a treatment centre for the disease in London that he was "alright". Buckingham Palace announced on Friday that doctors were sufficiently pleased with the 75-year-old king's response to treatment for the unspecified form of cancer that he would be able to resume some public-facing engagements. The first of these
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Allergic Conjunctivitis: Everything You Need to Know
Types, Causes, Treatment, and More
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Feds testing ground beef where dairy cows were stricken by bird flu
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
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What a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) Measures
A basic metabolic panel is often a part of routine blood work. It helps providers monitor glucose levels and possible organ complications. Learn more.
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46% of Americans have seasonal allergies — and 22% have missed work or school because of it, new Yahoo/YouGov poll finds
If allergy symptoms are bothersome or impact quality of life, experts say it’s time to take medications. Here's what experts recommend.
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UnitedHealth hackers used stolen login credentials to break in, CEO says
Hackers breached UnitedHealth's tech unit on Feb. 12 by using stolen login credentials that gave them remote access to its network, the largest U.S. health insurer will testify before a House panel this week. UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty's testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee will follow weeks of disruption to American healthcare since the insurer's Change Healthcare unit was hacked. On the morning of Feb. 21, the cybercriminal gang AlphV, aka BlackCat, locked up Change He
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