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COVID Vaccine Side Effects: 4 Takeaways From Our Investigation
Soon after their arrival in late December 2020, the COVID-19 vaccines turned the pandemic around and opened a path back to normalcy. They prevented about 14.4 million deaths worldwide, according to one estimate. In a small percentage of people, they also produced side effects. Over the course of more than a year, The New York Times talked to 30 people who said they had been harmed by COVID vaccines. Their symptoms may turn out to be unrelated to the shots. But they — along with more than a dozen
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Rabies-infected bat found in Michigan, prompting resident warnings of the fatal virus
Washtenaw County reported that they identified a bat with rabies recently, prompting officials to warn residents about the dangers of transmission.
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Amy Schumer says she feels 'a lot better' amid treatment for Cushing syndrome. Here's what to know about the disorder.
The comedian first shared her diagnosis in February following questions about her "puffier" appearance.
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Bird flu outbreak: Don't drink that raw milk, no matter what social media tells you
Consuming unpasteurized dairy is a trend some people are promoting online. It's dangerous, but it could be an even worse idea with the bird flu spread.
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Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers
Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ customers in need of fertility treatment. Under the deal announced Friday, the insurer will make coverage of artificial insemination standard for all customers nationally and work to ensure that patients have equal access to more expensive in-vitro fertilization procedures, according to the National Women’s Law Center, which represented plaintiffs in the case. Aetna, the health insurance arm o
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Feeling anxious? Here's how to calm down quickly.
Experts share techniques to pull yourself out of a moment of anxiety or panic.
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For Older Adults, Breaking a Hip Can Be Deadlier Than Cancer
A broken hip can be deadly for up to 30% of older adults. Here's why, plus what to do about it.
5 min read - HealthVerywell Health
How Does Bird Flu Spread to Humans?
Bird flu is an infectious viral illness that can spread among birds, and in rare cases, it can spread to humans. Here's what you need to know about how bird flu spreads and the preventative measures you can take, according to experts.
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Why You Have a Pimple-Like Rash
Several skin conditions and autoimmune diseases cause rash symptoms that resemble acne. Sort through a list of pimple-like rash causes here.
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Dairy worker bird flu case shows need for protective gear, US CDC study shows
The Texas dairy farm worker infected with H5N1 bird flu was not wearing respiratory or eye protection and had been exposed to cattle that appeared to have the same symptoms as those in a nearby farm with a confirmed outbreak of the virus, according to new details on the case released on Friday. The details, reported online in the New England Journal of Medicine, underscore the risk to farm workers in the ongoing outbreak among U.S. dairy cattle and the need to wear protective gear to avoid infe
2 min read - BusinessReuters
US FTC seeks more information on Novo Nordisk parent-Catalent deal
Catalent said on Friday the companies were in the process of gathering information to respond to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's request received on May 2. Novo Holdings in February agreed to buy Catalent to boost output of the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy.
1 min read - HealthGood Morning America
ABC News’ Becky Worley joins research study that could help millions of others
It started like most "Good Morning America" assignments, an idea from our Med Unit about a new study being conducted by the National Institutes of Health. The National Institute of Health's All of Us Research Program will collect more data on more types of people than ever before. "The hope for the impact is that we will be generating evidence on people who have traditionally not been part of biomedical research, so that eventually clinical care can be more personalized for everyone," she said
5 min read - BusinessReuters
Novo Nordisk drops 5% after rival Amgen teases weight-loss drug data
Novo Nordisk were last down 4.4% by 1022 GMT, having hit their lowest in two months earlier in the day. Amgen on Thursday said it was very encouraged after completing an interim analysis of its mid-stage study of experimental weight-loss drug MariTide, which, if approved, would compete Novo's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound. "Novo's share price today is certainly factoring in some negative reaction to Amgen's positive commentary on MariTide development yesterday," Kepler Cheuvreux analyst Davi
1 min read - BusinessReuters
Amgen jumps after teasing weight-loss drug data, rival stocks fall
Weight-loss drugmaker Eli Lilly's shares fell 1.6% while Novo Nordisk's Denmark-traded shares dropped 3.9%, on track for their biggest one-day fall since November 2022. Amgen is conducting mid-stage studies of the injectable drug and said that, based on an interim analysis, it was "confident in MariTide's differentiated profile" and believes it will "address important unmet medical needs". Investors consider moving to a late-stage trial after an interim analysis as a big positive, BMO analy
2 min read - CelebrityBusiness Insider
Eva Mendes says she didn't have the confidence to raise kids in her 20s
In March, Eva Mendes said she had a "non-verbal agreement" with Gosling that she would step back from acting to stay at home with their children.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Are milk and ground beef safe from bird flu? What the latest testing tells us.
U.S. scientists have tested everything from milk to sour cream and ground beef for bird flu amid an outbreak among dairy cattle.
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It may be safe for some to wait 15 years for repeat colonoscopy, study suggests
New research suggests average-risk patients may only need to get a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening every 15 years instead of the recommended 10 years.
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Bird flu is bad for poultry and cattle. Why it's not a dire threat for most of us — yet
Dairy cows across the country are infected by the H5N1 bird flu. The virus isn’t spreading among people, but scientists are on guard for changes in the strain currently circulating in cattle.
8 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Halle Berry shouts 'I'm in menopause' on Capitol Hill as she fights for funding to improve women's care
Actress Halle Berry was joined by a group of bipartisan senators on Capitol Hill Thursday to push for legislation that would put $275 million towards research and education around menopause. The legislation calls for the federal government to spend more on clinical trials on menopause as well as the hormone therapy that is used to treat hot flashes and other symptoms. "I'm in menopause, OK?" Berry yelled, to laughs from the crowd.
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Amgen 'encouraged' by weight-loss drug interim data, shares jump
(Reuters) -Amgen on Thursday said it was very encouraged after completing an interim analysis of its mid-stage study of experimental weight-loss drug MariTide and will no longer develop its oral obesity candidate AMG786. Shares of Amgen surged 13% in after hours trading. Investors are focused on Amgen's pipeline of experimental weight-loss drugs, and the company said it expects to have data from the Phase 2 MariTide trial late this year.
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Cytokine Release Syndrome: What to Know
Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) occurs when the immune system responds to infection or immunotherapy drugs more aggressively than it should. Learn more here.
7 min read - USAssociated Press
Non-white pedestrians more often end up in the ER for vehicle-related injuries, report shows
Pedestrians who are not white ended up in the emergency room for traffic-related injuries at higher rates than white people, according to a new federal report published Thursday. There were more than 137,000 emergency room visits involving a pedestrian injury between January 2021 and December 2023. Asian pedestrians went to the ER 2.23 times more than white people, while Black people went 1.93 times more and Hispanic people 1.7 times more.
1 min read - BusinessGood Morning America
Novo Nordisk announces $6B investment in Ozempic, Wegovy amid shortages
Novo Nordisk, the maker of popular drugs used for weight loss including Ozempic and Wegovy, says it is investing over $6 billion dollars to help meet the increased demand for the drugs amid ongoing shortages and high prices. Negelle Morris, senior vice president and head of U.S. cardiometabolic sales at Novo Nordisk Inc., warned though that even with the increased investment, there will still likely be a delay in getting the drugs to the market.
3 min read - CelebrityGood Morning America
Student who is blind pursues her dreams with the help of her teachers
At St. Joseph's School for the Blind in Jersey City, New Jersey, Ana Centeno, 19, stands out not just for her notable achievements but also for her ability to navigate her challenges and cultivate distinct capabilities to enrich her life and inspire others. Blind since birth, Centeno has attended St. Joseph's School for the Blind for 16 years. Established in 1891 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, St. Joseph's School for the Blind provides programs for the visually impaired and students wi
4 min read - WorldWashington Post
Blinded in battle, these Ukrainian soldiers will never see their new babies
KYIV - In the 10 months since his daughter was born, Ruslan Kozachok has hardly left her side. He held baby Isabella in the hospital before his wife did. Lately, he’s learned to keep her steady as she practices her first steps.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. But he has never seen her. Three months before Isabella’s birth, Kozachok, 47, was blinded when shrapnel from a Russian shell pierced the left side of his skull i
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What is maternal sepsis and why are Black women twice as likely to develop it? Here's what you need to know.
Sepsis is a life-threatening infection and is considered a major cause of maternal death.
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Pennsylvania nurse who gave patients lethal or possibly lethal insulin doses gets life in prison
A Pennsylvania nurse who administered lethal or potentially lethal doses of insulin to numerous patients pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and other charges Thursday and was sentenced to life in prison. Heather Pressdee, 41, was given three consecutive life sentences and another consecutive term of 380-760 years behind bars during a hearing in Butler, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Pittsburgh. Coworkers often questioned Pressdee's conduct and said she frequently showed disdain
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Halle Berry shouts from the Capitol, 'I'm in menopause' as she seeks to end a stigma and win funding
Halle Berry is joining a group of bipartisan senators to push for legislation that would put $275 million toward research and education around menopause, the significant hormone shift women go through in middle age. The legislation calls for the federal government to spend more on clinical trials on menopause as well as the hormone therapy that is used to treat hot flashes and other symptoms. “I’m in menopause, OK?” Berry yelled, eliciting chuckles from the crowd.
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
New Cancer 'Missile' Drugs May Be More Effective Than Traditional Chemotherapy
Antibody-drug conjugates are a new type of cancer therapy that deliver cancer-killing medicine to cancer cells, avoiding healthy cells along the way.
7 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say
An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant— the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe their own ills with remedies found in the wild, scientists reported Thursday. Scientists observed Rakus pluck and chew up leaves of a medicinal plant used by people throughout Southeast Asia to treat pain and inflammation. The adult male orangutan then used his fingers to apply the plant juices to an injury on the right cheek.
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What Does It Mean When You Dream About Getting Shot?
What to know about this frightening dream
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Novo Nordisk: Wegovy, Ozempic prices in US fell in Q1
Novo Nordisk has seen the price of its hugely popular weight-loss drug Wegovy and diabetes drug Ozempic fall in the United States as volumes and competition have increased, a senior executive said on Thursday. Wegovy prices in the United States were "slightly down" in the first quarter and Novo expects further decreases through the rest of 2024, Chief Financial Officer Karsten Munk Knudsen said on a call with media. On Ozempic, "we do see continued reduction in price" in the U.S. market, Knuds
1 min read - LifestyleThe Conversation
Healthy teeth are wondrous and priceless – a dentist explains why and how best to protect them
The durability and longevity of teeth lie in the complex interplay between six different tissues, all of which play an intricate role in tooth formation and health.
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Moderna quarterly sales beat expectations but plummet from previous year
(Reuters) -Moderna on Thursday reported quarterly revenue that beat Wall Street estimates but came in dramatically lower than the previous year when demand for COVID-19 vaccines was higher. Sales of Moderna’s COVID-19 shot Spikevax, its only marketed product, dropped 91% from the previous year to $167 million for the quarter but surpassed analysts’ expectations of $97.5 million. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company reaffirmed that it expects to receive approval from regulators for its re
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Maternal deaths are dropping, but these moms still face high risk.
Maternal deaths dropped sharply in 2022 after consecutive years or staggering increases during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Exercise outside, find a workout buddy and other ways to get more mental health benefits from your fitness routine
Experts share simple workout tweaks to help you feel the burn — and feel better.
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Pennsylvania nurse pleads guilty to killing nursing home residents with insulin
Pressdee faces first-degree murder and attempted murder charges.
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Pregnancy-related deaths are dropping. Here's why doctors aren't satisfied.
The number of women dying while pregnant is returning to pre-pandemic levels following a worrisome 2021 spike, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.
3 min read - WorldReuters
Papua New Guinea has 'human capital crisis', says World Bank
The World Bank has urged the largest Pacific Island nation, Papua New Guinea, to address a "human capital crisis" and invest more in educating children, who suffer high rates of stunted growth and illiteracy, as a way to boost economic growth and security. An annual economic update for Papua New Guinea (PNG) released on Thursday shows economic growth was a modest 2.7% last year, half the previous year, because of delays in the reopening of the Porgera gold mine and lower liquefied natural gas
2 min read - BusinessReuters
Novo Nordisk trims price for blockbuster obesity drug as competition heats up
LONDON/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Novo Nordisk raised its 2024 outlook on Thursday as the Danish drugmaker races to boost output of its Wegovy weight-loss treatment, while competition from rival Eli Lilly forced the company to cut prices of the drug, knocking its shares. These are Novo's second set of results since Lilly launched obesity drug Zepbound in the United States in December and highlight the fast-changing dynamics as the two companies go head to head in a market which analysts estimate cou
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A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo's biggest outbreak
Congo is struggling to contain its biggest mpox outbreak, and scientists say a new form of the disease detected in a mining town might more easily spread among people. Since January, Congo has reported more than 4,500 suspected mpox cases and nearly 300 deaths, numbers that have roughly tripled from the same period last year, according to the World Health Organization. Congo recently declared the outbreak across the country a health emergency.
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Maternal deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels, new US data says
U.S. deaths of moms around the time of childbirth have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels, new government data suggests. About 680 women died last year during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, according to provisional CDC data. COVID-19 seems to be the main explanation for the improvement, said Donna Hoyert, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maternal mortality researcher.
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US maternal mortality rates fell in 2022 after 3 years of increases: CDC
Maternal mortality rates in the United States fell in 2022 after at least three years of continuous increases, new federal data shows. In 2022, 817 women in the U.S. died of maternal causes with a rate of 22.3 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the report published early Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics. This is a drop from the 1,205 women that died in 2021 with a rate of 32.9 maternal deaths per 100,000 live
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USDA says ground beef tests negative for H5N1 bird flu virus
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) collected 30 samples of ground beef from retail outlets in the states with dairy cattle herds that had tested positive for H5N1 at the time of sample collection. Federal authorities have been working to confirm the safety of milk and meat products after the detection of H5N1 in 34 dairy cattle herds across nine states since the end of March.
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4 children being treated at Cook Children's after Fort Worth drive-by shooting
Authorities are searching for the suspect and a motive.
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Do you own chickens? Here's how to protect your flock from bird flu outbreaks
As officials continue to work on keeping bird flu at bay in commercial poultry flocks and cattle herds, you can take precautions to protect your own avian friends.
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Reality TV star speaks out about experiencing postpartum depression as a dad
A reality TV star's decision to talk about his experience as a new dad is shining a light on a lesser-known topic, paternal postpartum depression. Leroy Garrett, a competitor on "The Challenge: All Stars," told "Good Morning America" in a new interview that when he began struggling after the birth of his first child, he did not even know men could be affected by postpartum depression, a mental health condition that impacts men and women before, during and after pregnancy. Garrett said once he
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A young Duke professor won $250,000 for her algorithms that could find symptoms of heart disease when they start
Duke University professor Amanda Randles won for her work with supercomputers and algorithms, creating blood flow simulations to treat patients.
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Does Green Tea Have Caffeine?
Green tea has caffeine, but less than some other caffeinated beverages. Learn the pros and cons of caffeine and green tea.
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Two possible bird flu vaccines could be available within weeks, if needed
The U.S. has two vaccines ready that could begin shipping widely within a few weeks if the H5N1 bird flu infecting dairy cows begins spreading more easily to people, federal health officials said Wednesday.
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