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CDC warns of harmful reactions to fake Botox injections
A total of 22 people from 11 U.S. states reported adverse effects after receiving Botox injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals, or in non-healthcare settings such as homes and spas, as of April 18, according to the CDC. The CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state and local partners are investigating reports of harmful reactions among people who received injections of counterfeit Botox.
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Get better sleep with these 5 tips from experts
“You need to understand what your body needs and try your hardest to prioritize that and not just see sleep as kind of what’s left over of the day,” said Molly Atwood, an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Caffeine is a stimulant that blocks adenosine, a chemical that contributes to the feeling of sleepiness — and it can take your body up to 10 hours to clear caffeine.
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9 more couples sue IVF clinic, alleging staff implanted 'dead' embryos: Lawsuit
Nine more couples are suing an in vitro fertilization provider saying it destroyed their embryos, but still implanted the nonviable embryos despite knowing they were not viable. In a joint lawsuit filed Tuesday, the couples allege that workers at Ovation Fertility in Newport Beach, California, exposed the embryos to lethal amounts of "poison." The couples underwent implantations of the nonviable embryos between Jan. 18, 2024, and Jan. 30.
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Some couples struggle to get pregnant again after having a baby. What to know about secondary infertility.
Why some parents have trouble conceiving again, and what it's like.
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Alzheimer's drug adoption in US slowed by doctors' skepticism
Nine months into the U.S. launch of the first drug proven to slow the advance of Alzheimer's, Eisai and Biogen's Leqembi is facing an unexpected hurdle to widespread use: an entrenched belief among some doctors that treating the memory-robbing disease is futile. Alzheimer's experts had anticipated bottlenecks due to Leqembi's requirements, which include additional diagnostic tests, twice-monthly infusions and regular brain scans to guard against potentially lethal side effects. And those issue
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Toxic Shame: What It Is and How to Manage It
You don't have to deal with your toxic shame alone
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US health officials warn of counterfeit Botox injections
U.S. health officials issued a warning Tuesday about counterfeit Botox injections that have sickened 22 people. Half of the individuals have ended up in the hospital, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said the shots were administered by unlicensed or untrained individuals or in settings like homes or spas.
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Does Ghee Hurt Heart Health?
A dietitian explains its impact on heart health, weight management, and gut health
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Schizoid vs. Schizotypal Personality Disorders
A comprehensive look at two commonly confused conditions
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Mold Rash: Everything You Need to Know
Some people develop dry, itchy, or scaly skin from a mold allergy. This mold rash is a result of the spores coming into contact with the skin. Here’s how to treat it.
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Orphaned by an airstrike and saved from her dead mother’s womb, baby Sabreen brings hope to a Gaza family
Sabreen Alrouh Jouda was born an orphan in Gaza after her mother died in an Israeli airstrike. A posthumous c-section rescued her from her mother’s body.
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Tooth Cracked in Half: Do This If There’s No Pain
Even without pain, a tooth broken into pieces poses health complications. Here, learn the risks of delayed examination and treatment.
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Watchdog group asks 5 attorneys general to investigate crisis pregnancy center privacy practices
A progressive watchdog group sent letters Tuesday asking attorneys general in five states to investigate the privacy practices of crisis pregnancy centers, arguing they could be misleading patients with claims that sensitive medical data is protected by health privacy laws, according to copies of the letters obtained by NBC News.
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Aaron Carter's previously unheard music to help kids mental health nonprofit
Angel Carter Conrad talks about her brother Aaron Carter, his death and how she hopes his legacy and previously unheard music can help others.
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This Cavity-Fighting Liquid Will Cost Less Than Dental Sealants
A liquid tool, silver diamine fluoride, cheaper than sealants. Here's how experts say it helps fight tooth decay.
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How to Choose a Good Collagen Supplement
Collagen supplements are marketed as anti-aging products but it is unclear how well these work.
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This year's measles case total is now the highest in the U.S. since 2019
The U.S. measles case total is now the highest of the last five years, according to the CDC. Around 1 in 5 unvaccinated people who get measles are hospitalized.
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If You Were Born After 1965, Your Cells Might Be Aging Faster
Research suggests that accelerated aging is linked to higher rates of early-onset cancers. Longevity researchers say they want to slow biological aging to prevent chronic diseases, like cancers.
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UnitedHealth paid ransom after massive Change Healthcare cyberattack
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
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Nestlé adds more sugar to baby food in poorer countries, report finds
Nestlé adds more sugar to baby food sold in lower- and middle-income countries, while more affluent markets get healthier versions, according to a recent report released by a nonprofit group. The Swiss food giant’s products in lower-income countries contained up to 7.3 grams of added sugar per serving, while the same food sold in Europe often contained none, according to the findings of an investigation by Public Eye and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), based on data from the
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Spring Mania: What It Is and What to Do If It Happens
For some, bipolar symptoms may kick into gear alongside the warm weather
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What you eat could alter your unborn children and grandchildren’s genes and health outcomes
Studies show a parent’s poor diet could affect the genes of generations to come – and set up children and grandchildren for obesity and cardiovascular issues.
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As bird flu spreads in the U.S., is it safe to eat eggs? What to know about the risk.
Avian influenza has spread to dairy cows in multiple states and one person in Texas. Health officials are on high alert.
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Céline Dion says she goes to therapy 5 days a week and trains 'like an athlete' as part of her treatment plan
"I hope that we'll find a miracle, a way to cure it with scientific research, but for now I have to learn to live with it," Céline Dion told Vogue France.
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Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs attack hospitals and ports stay shut
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — On a recent morning at a hospital in the heart of gang territory in Haiti’s capital, a woman began convulsing before her body went limp as a doctor and two nurses raced to save her. “The medication she really needs, we barely have,” said Dr. Rachel Lavigne, a physician with the medical aid group. It’s a familiar scene repeated daily at hospitals and clinics across Port-au-Prince, where life-saving medication and equipment is dwindling or altogether absent as brutal
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Seattle hospital won't turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping a request for a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas as part of a lawsuit settlement announced Monday. Seattle Children's Hospital filed the lawsuit against Paxton's office in December in response to the Republican appearing to go beyond state borders to investigate transgender health care. Paxton, a staunch conservative who has helped drive GOP efforts that target the r
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Mom suffers near-fatal stroke just hours after giving birth
Christina Aleksanian, 36, of Granada Hills, was recovering in the hospital after giving birth to her third child, a daughter named Stephanie, when she said she felt her hand start to go numb. Aleksanian said she thought she was getting a migraine, but as she was talking to her daughter's pediatrician, who happened to be in the room at the moment, she became unresponsive. Aleksanian's husband, Gary Galfayan, told "GMA" that just hours after he watched his wife deliver their healthy child on May
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Trial opens for former Virginia hospital medical director accused of sexual abuse of ex-patients
The former longtime medical director of a Virginia hospital that serves vulnerable children used physical examinations as a “ruse” to sexually abuse two teenage patients, a prosecutor said Monday, while the physician's attorney “adamantly” denied any inappropriate conduct. The trial of Daniel N. Davidow of Richmond, who for decades served as the medical director of the Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, opened Monday morning in New Kent County, where a judge will weigh the charge
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When does 'old age' begin? Public perception may be skewing later
How old is old? The answer to that question appears to be changing, according to a new study. And the older people get, the later they think old age begins.
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Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests
Hospitalized women are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital if they are treated by female doctors, a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found.
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US FDA approves ImmunityBio's bladder cancer therapy
(Reuters) -The U.S. health regulator approved on Monday ImmunityBio's combination therapy to treat a type of bladder cancer, marking an end to the company's efforts to bring its therapy to the market. The agency's green light is a shot in the arm for ImmunityBio, which had reiterated doubts in a regulatory filing last month about its ability to remain in business. The therapy works by activating types of disease-fighting white blood cells called natural killer (NK) cells and T-cells to create
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Psychologist becomes first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after fighting in court for years
A Peruvian psychologist who had an incurable disease that weakened her muscles and left her bedridden for several years died by euthanasia, her lawyer said Monday, becoming the first person in the country to obtain the right to die with medical assistance. Ana Estrada fought for years in Peruvian courts for the right to choose to die, and became a celebrity in the conservative country where euthanasia and assisted suicide are illegal. In 2022, Estrada was granted an exception by the nation’s S
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UnitedHealth says hackers possibly stole large number of Americans' data
(Reuters) -UnitedHealth Group said on Monday that hackers stole health and personal data of potentially a "substantial proportion" of Americans from its systems in February, as the largest U.S. health insurer scrambles to contain the damage. The intrusion at its Change Healthcare unit, which processes about 50% of U.S. medical claims, was one of the worst hacks to hit American healthcare and caused widespread disruption in payment to doctors and health facilities. The disclosure suggests patie
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Celine Dion talks battle with Stiff-Person Syndrome, life in Las Vegas and more
Celine Dion is opening up about her battle with Stiff-Person Syndrome, life with her kids in Las Vegas, her plans to appear onstage again and more. Speaking to Vogue France in an interview published Monday, the Grammy winner, who announced she had been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome in 2022, gave an update on her health, sharing that she "hasn't beat the disease" and that "it's still within me and always will be." "I hope that we'll find a miracle, a way to cure it with scientific resear
4 min read - HealthVerywell Health
How to Increase Stamina and Get More Energy
To increase stamina, taking stock of your lifestyle and mental wellness are key. Here, find out what really boosts stamina, plus what doesn’t.
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Are you better off when your doctor is a woman? New study finds patients with female physicians have a lower risk of death and hospital readmission rates.
Although women in particular do better under the care of a female doctor, the research revealed that both men and women with female physicians have better outcomes.
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Tongue Cancer: Everything You Need to Know
Tongue cancer, a type of oral cancer, often begins as a painful lump or sore on the side of the tongue that may bleed and resist healing. Here’s what to know.
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What Is Insulin Sensitivity?
How to treat sensitivity and resistance to insulin
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What to Eat on Your Period: Foods to Eat and Avoid
Eating certain foods during your period may help relieve symptoms like cramps, while others, like spicy foods, may make them more severe. Learn more.
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Abeona shares tumble as FDA declines to approve skin disorder treatment
The health regulator sought certain additional data to satisfy requirements pertaining to chemistry, manufacturing, and controls before the treatment, called pz-cel, can be approved, in its so-called "complete response letter". The drug developer is seeking approval for the treatment in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, where the skin becomes fragile and blisters can appear through rubbing or exposure to heat. FDA in its response letter indicated that the proposed timin
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What Does It Mean to Have a Fever Dream?
Being sick can do strange things to our subconscious
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West Virginia confirms first measles case since 2009
A West Virginia hospital has confirmed the first known case of measles in the state since 2009, health officials said Monday. The Monongalia County Health Department said WVU Medicine alerted officials Sunday that an adult patient living in the county tested positive for the viral infection. Health officials have not pinpointed exactly where and how the patient was exposed but said the person had recently traveled abroad.
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Cyst vs. Tumor: What Are the Differences?
A cyst may not be cancerous. They’re usually benign, but they can be a risk factor for certain cancers, such as pancreatic. Find more details here.
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Can Dehydration Cause Stomach Pain?
Can dehydration cause stomach pain? Yes, dehydration-related stomach or abdominal pain can cause significant discomfort. Here’s what you need to know.
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Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.
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Non-Blanching Rash: Causes and When to Call a Healthcare Provider
Non-blanching rashes can be a sign of serious illness, but not always
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Ozempic influencers are angry after TikTok's crackdown on weight loss content
Ozempic influencers could soon be extinct on TikTok due to a new set of community guidelines.
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