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Stem cell injections in Mexico can be hazardous. Report identifies US victims.
Two cases of bacterial infection shared identical genetic material even thought the procedures took place hundreds of miles apart.
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Faulty insulin pump app led to hundreds of injuries, prompting recall
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
1 min read - HealthReuters
US to post influenza A wastewater data online to assist bird flu probe, official says
CHICAGO (Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning to post data on influenza A found in wastewater in a public dashboard possibly as soon as Friday that could offer new clues into the outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in cattle herds. CDC wastewater team lead Amy Kirby told Reuters on Thursday that the agency has identified spikes of influenza A, of which H5N1 is a subtype, in a handful of sites and is investigating the source. Testing wastewater from sewers prov
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Mental health support at crucial point for fire survivors on Maui
For the thousands of people who survived the Maui fires last August, the trauma of what they lived through still lingers. Lahaina painter Kirk Boes and his wife Laura have lived on Lahaina together for more than 40 years. “There's the initial disbelief, just denial,” Boes told ABC News.
11 min read - HealthGood Morning America
How eating ultra-processed foods could lead to increased risk of death, study shows
Whole foods in their natural state -- such as fresh fruit and vegetables, grains and lean proteins -- are up against rapidly growing options for ready-to-eat, ultra-processed packaged bites that underdeliver on flavor and nutrition after being refined from what was once a nutrient-dense ingredient into an amalgamation of artificial laden products. A new 30-year correlation study published Wednesday in the British Medical Journal found that diets high in ultra-processed foods -- such as ready-to
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Asian Americans are 7% of population but account for 58% of hepatitis B cases. Experts call for more testing.
National health care officials are sounding the alarm this month on the disproportionate impact of hepatitis B on Asian American communities, encouraging them to get tested and, if needed, vaccinated.
3 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Racism produces subtle brain changes that lead to increased disease risk in Black populations
Racial threats and slights take a toll on health, but the continual invalidation and questioning of whether those so-called microaggressions exist has an even more insidious effect, research shows.
5 min read - USGood Morning America
Hospice nurse goes viral with conversations about dying
One nurse is trying to break that stigma, taking to TikTok to talk frankly about death, from what a person feels while dying to how loved ones can best support a person in their final days. "The death rattle is the most normal thing and to be expected at the end of life, however if you're not used to hearing it, it feels like the scariest thing you've ever heard," Julie McFadden, known as @hospicenursejulie on TikTok, says in one video with nearly 2 million views. McFadden, a California-based
5 min read - HealthNBC News
Nearly half of cancer patients have medical debt, even though most are insured
Health insurance doesn’t necessarily protect patients from medical debt, a new survey from the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network found.
3 min read - LifestyleGood Morning America
Woman gives unfiltered take on what husbands should do for Mother's Day
A mom of two recently shared what she thinks many fellow moms really want for Mother's Day, and her unfiltered take has quickly gone viral. Barbosa's video clip has already been viewed over 128,000 times and has garnered more than 10,000 likes and over 6,000 shares. The 30-year-old told "Good Morning America" her post was inspired by her own experience and stories from other mom friends who said their husbands didn't realize what they really wanted to do on the annual holiday.
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Parents of boy whose heart stopped for 19 hours were stunned when it started beating again
DENVER — The family of a 4-year-old boy whose heart had stopped beating hours earlier gathered at Children’s Hospital Colorado last month to say their final goodbyes to Cartier McDaniel.
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States with abortion bans saw greater drops in medical school graduates applying for residencies
Fewer U.S. medical school graduates are applying to residency programs, but the drop is more striking in states that ban abortion compared with other states. Figures released Thursday by the Association of American Medical Colleges showed continuing declines after the group first spotted the difference in an analysis last year. The number of applicants to these post-graduate training programs dropped slightly across the board from spring of 2023 to spring of 2024, with larger decreases seen in
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Why Platelet Count Matters
Levels that are too high or too low can be harmful
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Ascension Health, largest Catholic hospital chain in the U.S., hit by cyberattack, disrupting patient care
Ascension Health, the nation's largest chain of Catholic hospitals, said Thursday it was responding to a cyberattack that was disrupting its operations.
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What Causes a Bruised Heel and How to Find Relief
A bruised heel, or calcaneal contusion, can be painful and frustrating. But it should get better on its own with home remedies and rest. Learn more.
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What’s Considered Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding?
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding describes any bleeding irregularity in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, or menopause. Find a list of causes here.
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How to Stop Bleeding Gums
Bleeding gums can have many causes, and the leading causes can be resolved through twice-daily brushing. Here are some other ways to stop bleeding gums.
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RFK Jr. claims doctor said parasite 'ate' part of his brain
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign on Wednesday responded to a New York Times report that described an incident where the independent candidate claimed a doctor told him that a parasitic worm was found in his brain more than a decade ago. In a 2012 deposition during a divorce from his second wife, Kennedy revealed that a doctor found a dead parasite in his brain -- one of multiple health conditions Kennedy said may have caused what he described in the deposition as "cognitive problems" he had exp
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Drugmaker Abbott India posts Q4 profit rise on higher sales
Indian drugmaker Abbott India reported a 24% rise in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, as strong sales outpaced the impact of government pricing caps on certain medicines. Revenues of drugmakers such as Abbott India and GlaxoSmithKline Pharma India, which get most of their business from India, have been impacted after the inclusion of some of their drugs in the government's essential medicines list in September 2022, making them susceptible to price caps. Abbott, which is a unit of U.S. healt
1 min read - LifestyleThe Conversation
I interviewed moms with 5 or more kids − here’s what I learned about the women who are quietly going against the grain
Low birth rates aren’t just a potential economic crisis. They can tell a deeply personal story about women failing to reach their goals for motherhood.
7 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Brain study identifies a cost of caregiving for new fathers
One of the first longitudinal studies of male brain changes across the transition to first-time parenthood finds that becoming a dad affects the brain – without the direct experience of pregnancy.
5 min read - WorldNBC News
Rat parts found in Japanese sliced white bread
A popular brand of sliced white bread is being recalled in Japan after some loaves were found to inadvertently contain rat parts.
2 min read - HealthReuters
Merck's endometrial cancer therapy fails trial
The drugmaker's Keytruda therapy in combination with chemotherapy was being evaluated in about 1,095 patients with high-risk endometrial cancer after surgery. The trial did not meet the main goal of disease-free survival, which is the length of time after primary treatment for a cancer ends that the patient survives without any signs or its symptoms. The study's other main goal of overall survival was not formally tested since the trial failed in showing significant disease-free survival.
1 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Oprah and WeightWatchers are hosting a conversation about diet culture. Here’s why it's causing controversy already.
Oprah and WeightWatchers
6 min read - BusinessReuters
Japan's Takeda Pharma to restructure after annual profit slump
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical announced a restructuring on Thursday after annual profit slid by more than half following the loss of patent protection of major sellers. Japan's biggest drugmaker said it will incur restructuring costs of about 140 billion yen ($899 million) this fiscal year as part of a plan to optimise its workforce, cut costs and strengthen technology. Operating profit was 214.1 billion yen for the 12 months through March, versus 490.5 billion yen last year a
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Colon cancer rates have been rising for decades in younger people, study finds
Colorectal cancer rates have been rising for decades among people too young for routine screening, new research finds.
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Elmo shares mental health help after ‘How is everybody doing’ question goes viral
For over five decades, "Sesame Street" has been educating generations with invaluable life lessons and is now continuing to deliver the task with a new initiative through its nonprofit Sesame Workshop. Earlier this year, Elmo, the beloved character from the TV series, experienced a viral moment on social media after asking a seemingly simple question. The conversation drove a spotlight on the mental health crisis among adults in the country.
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Colorectal cancer cases have jumped 500% in kids. Here's what you need to know.
How worried should parents be, and what symptoms should they watch out for? Doctors put the new data into perspective.
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Ascension health care network disrupted by "cyber security event"
Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
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RFK Jr. says doctors found a dead worm in his brain. Here's how it happens and why it's rare in the U.S.
Health experts explain neurocysticerosis, which is likely what the presidential candidate experienced.
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Millennial vs. boomer budgets: How spending has changed for young adults in the last 30 years
Adults aged 25 to 34 are spending less on alcohol, beef, and mortgage interest and more on fresh produce, rent, and healthcare.
7 min read - BusinessReuters
Ascension warns of suspected cyberattack; clinical operations disrupted
Earlier this year, UnitedHealth, the largest U.S. health insurer, had reported a cyberattack at its technology unit - one of the worst hacks to hit American healthcare - that caused widespread disruptions in payments to doctors and health facilities. "Out of an abundance of caution we are recommending that business partners temporarily suspend the connection to the Ascension environment," the healthcare network said in a statement.
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How to Get Rid of Brain Fog
What to do when you just can't seem to focus
6 min read - BusinessCBS News
Hy-Vee, Schnucks recall cream cheese spreads due to salmonella risk
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
2 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates nationwide
Steward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing this week that it filed for bankruptcy protection. The Dallas-based company, which operates more than 30 hospitals nationwide, said it does not expect any interruptions in its hospitals’ day-to-day operations, which the company said will continue in the ordinary course throughout the Chapter 11 process. In court filings, the company said that beginning in late January, Steward initiated what it described as a “pha
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Adapalene vs. Retinol: Which One Is Right For You?
Retinoids like adapalene and retinol are used for a range of skin-related purposes, such as acne and anti-aging. Learn more about how these medications differ from one another and which one is right for you.
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Is It Safe to Take Advil (Ibuprofen) During Pregnancy?
You shouldn't take Advil (ibuprofen) if you are 20 weeks or more pregnant. Before 20 weeks, the risks are less clear, so it's not the first-choice option. Learn more about the risks of taking ibuprofen and what you can take instead.
3 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Woman says she lost 60 pounds after undergoing experimental weight loss procedure
Brooke Nelson said she was over 200 pounds and struggling to lose weight when she decided to take part in a clinical trial of a new, minimally-invasive weight loss procedure. The procedure Nelson underwent is called endoscopic ablation, which the lead author of the clinical trial, Dr. Christopher McGowan, says targets ghrelin, the so-called "hunger hormone." According to McGowan, an obesity medicine, internal medicine, and gastroenterology specialist, the procedure involves inserting a camera
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Kenya's public hospital doctors sign agreement to end national strike after almost 2 months
Kenya's public hospital doctors union on Wednesday signed a return to work agreement with the government, ending a national strike that began in mid-March and had left patients in limbo. Davji Atellah, the union secretary general, said the doctors agreed to trust the government to implement an agreement to ensure the labor issues that caused the strike, including poor remuneration and working conditions, are resolved. A labor court on Tuesday had given doctors and the government 48 hours to si
1 min read - BusinessReuters
US FDA advises healthcare facilities to switch from Getinge's heart devices
Getinge did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The FDA suggests providers to move away from the use of Getinge's Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) devices and its Cardiohelp system and HLS Sets.
2 min read - HealthGood Morning America
How olive oil could lower risk of dementia mortality
From vegetables and legumes to fish and fresh herbs, Mediterranean ingredients provide a wide array of health benefits, and the Mediterranean diet is consistently ranked the top overall diet. Now, researchers have found new health associations between consuming more than 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil a day and lower risk of dementia-related death. According to a new study published Monday in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers from Harvard School of Public Health followed the dietary decisi
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'Surprisingly' high number of adults, even those as young as 20, at risk of heart syndrome
Nearly 90% of adults over age 20 in the U.S. are at risk of developing heart disease, an alarming new study suggests.
5 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Why Is AFib More Common in Younger Adults Now?
AFib is usually seen in older adults, but a new study suggests that this heart condition is increasing among people under 65.
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How Common Is Stomach Paralysis From Obesity Medication?
A few case reports of gastroparesis, or stomach paralysis, have surfaced in tandem with GLP-1 drugs. Here's what you need to know about the condition and how common it is, according to gastroenterologists.
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A New Oral Antibiotic Is Available to Treat UTIs
The FDA recently approved Pivya for uncomplicated UTIs. Pivya is an oral tablet that clears bacterial infections in the female bladder.
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A New Drug Is Helping Cervical Cancer Patients Live Longer
Learn how Tivdak works differently from existing chemotherapy drugs for cervical cancer.
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What You Need to Know About the KP.2 'FLiRT' COVID Variant
The KP.2 FLiRT COVID-19 variant is growing in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.
4 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
Why Am I So Insecure? Causes and Coping Strategies
It’s time to stop letting self-doubt hold you back
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California city declares a public health emergency after tuberculosis sickens 14
A tuberculosis outbreak in Long Beach, California, led the city to declare a public health emergency. It comes amid a national rise in tuberculosis cases.
4 min read - ScienceReuters
Google DeepMind unveils next generation of drug discovery AI model
Google Deepmind has unveiled the third major version of its "AlphaFold" artificial intelligence model, designed to help scientists design drugs and target disease more effectively. In 2020, the company made a significant advance in molecular biology by using AI to successfully predict the behaviour of microscopic proteins. With the latest incarnation of AlphaFold, researchers at DeepMind and sister company Isomorphic Labs – both overseen by cofounder Demis Hassabis – have mapped the behaviour
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