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WHO member countries approve steps to bolster health regulations to better brace for pandemics
The World Health Organization said member countries on Saturday approved new steps to improve global preparedness for and response to pandemics like COVID-19 and mpox, and set a new deadline for agreeing on a broader treaty. Countries agreed by consensus to amend the International Health Regulations, which were last changed in 2005, such as by defining the term “pandemic emergency” and helping developing countries to gain better access to financing and medical products, WHO said. The move came
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The trendy prebiotic soda touted by A-listers is misleading consumers, according to a new lawsuit
A new lawsuit alleges that the marketing for Poppi, a soda aimed at health-conscious consumers, makes misleading claims about its gut health benefits.
2 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Can a Mediterranean diet help you live longer? Should night owls be going to sleep earlier? The top health tips from this week's headlines.
What we learned this week about the bird flu outbreak, sleep and smartphones.
4 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Doctors say loneliness and social isolation should be discussed in health visits
Physicians are calling for primary care doctors to ask patients about loneliness and social isolation at routine health checks and when managing chronic diseases as emerging research suggests it could be just as important as checking blood pressure, heart health and lifestyle factors for health outcomes. Published in the Annals of Family Medicine, the new guidance highlights several areas to better address social isolation and loneliness in the healthcare system through screening, chronic disea
4 min read - HealthThe New York Times
Google is using AI to answer your health questions. Should you trust it?
Do you have a headache or is it a sinus infection? What does a stress fracture feel like? Should you be worried about the pain in your chest? If you Google those questions now, the answers may be written by artificial intelligence. This month, Google rolled out a new feature called AI Overviews that uses generative AI, a type of machine-learning technology that is trained on information from across the internet and produces conversational answers to some search questions in a matter of seconds.
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Pre-surgery treatment with Bristol Myers combination therapy leads to better skin cancer outcomes
The study of 423 patients with stage 3 melanoma found that 83.7% of patients who received the immunotherapies before their surgery were alive without the disease worsening after 12-months. The 12-month event-free survival rate in the patients who did not receive the so-called neoadjuvant treatment, but were treated with Opdivo for a year afterward, was 57.2%, researchers reported at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago.
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GSK blood cancer drug nearly halves risk of death in late-stage trial
GSK's multiple myeloma drug Blenrep nearly halved the risk of disease progression or death compared to standard-of-care treatments for the incurable blood cancer, according to data from a late-stage study presented at a medical meeting on Sunday. In the trial of 302 patients with relapsed or difficult-to-treat multiple myeloma, 71% of those who received Blenrep in combination with the steroid dexamethasone and pomalidomide were alive without their disease worsening at the end of a year. That
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Eli Lilly's Wegovy rival Zepbound will help make weight-loss drug market worth $130 billion by 2030, Goldman Sachs says
The anti-obesity drug market will be worth $130 billion by 2030, Goldman Sachs analysts said in a research note.
2 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, new research finds
Scaling back treatment for three kinds of cancer can make life easier for patients without compromising outcomes, doctors reported at the world’s largest cancer conference. It’s part of a long-term trend toward studying whether doing less — less surgery, less chemotherapy or less radiation — can help patients live longer and feel better. The latest studies involved ovarian and esophageal cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma.
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A growing community of breast milk donors in Uganda gives mothers hope
Early last year, Caroline Ikendi was in distress after undergoing an emergency Caesarean section to remove a stillborn baby and save two others. Doctors said one of the preterm babies had a 2% chance of living. If the babies didn’t get breast milk — which she didn’t have — Ikendi could lose them as well.
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Delaware judge lets more than 70,000 Zantac lawsuits go forward
(Reuters) -A Delaware judge has allowed more than 70,000 lawsuits over discontinued heartburn drug Zantac to go forward, ruling that expert witnesses can testify in court that the drug may cause cancer. The ruling on Friday by Judge Vivian Medinilla of the Delaware Superior Court in Wilmington is a setback for former Zantac makers GSK, Pfizer, Sanofi and Boehringer Ingelheim, which had argued that the expert witnesses' opinions lacked scientific support.
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AI could disrupt the job market by 2030 as severely as COVID did in 2020
AI is set to bring about a lot of disruption in the job market, according to a senior partner at McKinsey & Company.
1 min read - USAssociated Press
German court orders man born in Afghanistan held after knife attack at an anti-political Islam event
A German court on Saturday ordered a 25-year-old man born in Afghanistan held on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a knife attack at an event organized by a group opposing “political Islam” that left six people injured. The victims included a police officer who remained hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed while trying to intervene, police and prosecutors said in a joint statement. A statement from police and prosecutors said that the suspect had live
2 min read - ScienceCBS News
Tests show stingray had reproductive disease, not pregnant by sharks
Experts previously said that such pregnancy was not possible.
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Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to state's abortion ban over exceptions for pregnancy complications
The Texas Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to the state's abortion ban — a response to a lawsuit filed last year by a group of women who suffered serious pregnancy complications.
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Some drugmakers to cap cost of asthma inhalers at $35 a month
Starting Saturday, the cost of inhalers will fall for many Americans, as new out-of-pocket price caps go into effect for the asthma medications from AstraZeneca and Boehringer Ingelheim.
6 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Low Testosterone Symptoms to Recognize
Signs like tiredness, low sex drive, and depression can easily be missed
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Iowa attorney general will resume emergency contraception funding for rape victims
The Iowa attorney general’s office said Friday it will resume emergency contraception funding for victims of sexual assault but end the rare practice of reimbursing victims for abortions. Attorney General Brenna Bird, a Republican, paused the funding while awaiting the results of a comprehensive review of services that began when she took office in 2023. The over 350 delayed payments were heavily criticized by Democrats and abortion rights advocates.
3 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Being a patient is getting harder in a strained and complex US health care system
Friends and family watched her kids when they could during her treatment last year for colon cancer. “I did not have the strength nor the energy to try to navigate these things myself,” the San Antonio, Texas, resident said. Patients are not getting enough help dealing with a healthcare system that is growing increasingly complex, according to researchers and other experts in care delivery.
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About 1 in 3 Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose, new study finds
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
2 min read - USWashington Post
Covid will still be here this summer. Will anyone care?
Correction: A previous version of this article said the CDC revised its covid quarantine protocols to allow people to reemerge after their fevers break. It should have said people could leave isolation if they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the aid of medication and symptoms are improving. The article has been corrected. - - -Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. By now, it’s as familiar as sunscreen hit
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Whooping cough cases on the rise, nearly 3 times as high as last year: CDC
Cases of whooping cough are on the rise across the United States, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. There have been at least 4,864 whooping cough cases reported this year. This is nearly three times higher than the 1,746 cases reported at the same time last year.
4 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Pig organ transplants are 'not going to be easy,' researcher says after latest setback.
Three patients who received pig organs died within eight weeks of their surgeries and a NJ patient had transplanted pig kidney removed.
5 min read - HealthWashington Post
Little bugs live in our eyelashes. Should we be concerned?
The question: Is it true that there are little bugs living in our eyelashes?Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. - - - The science: Most of us have tiny bugs living on our faces, including in our eyelashes. Demodex mites are tiny, partly translucent, cigar-shaped critters with eight legs, mouths and an affinity for our dead skin cells and oil. They can crawl, eat and lay eggs. And because they are so small - several could
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Are fish oil supplements good or bad for you? 7 things experts want you to know.
Despite the fact that 1 out of every 5 people over age 60 takes fish oil supplements, they may not be beneficial in some cases.
5 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Scientists are testing mRNA vaccines to protect cows and people against bird flu
The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting development of new, next-generation mRNA vaccines — akin to COVID-19 shots — that are being tested in both animals and people. Next month, the U.S. Agriculture Department is to begin testing a vaccine developed by University of Pennsylvania researchers by giving it to calves. The idea: If vaccinating cows protects dairy workers, that could mean fewer chances for the virus to jump into people and mutate in ways that could spur human-to-human
5 min read - USAssociated Press
Woman is back on dialysis after doctors remove transplanted pig kidney
A woman who received a pig kidney transplant is back on dialysis because surgeons had to remove the gradually failing organ after just 47 days. Lisa Pisano was the second person to receive a kidney from a gene-edited pig, and NYU Langone Health announced that she is stable after an operation to remove the organ earlier this week. The first patient to receive a pig kidney transplant, Richard “Rick” Slayman at Massachusetts General Hospital, died in early May, nearly two months after his transpl
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What Does It Take to Get Sober? 3 People Share How They Coped
A Glimpse Into a Few Sobriety Journeys
8 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it
As weight-loss plans go, it’s easy to see the allure of intermittent fasting: Eat what you want, but only during certain windows of time — often just eight hours a day. Instead of counting calories or measuring portions, dieters just have to pay attention to the clock, said Courtney Peterson, a nutrition researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Here’s what you need to know about the practice: WHAT IS INTERMITTENT FASTING?
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A pregnant stingray with no male companion now has a 'reproductive disease,' aquarium says
A North Carolina aquarium that said it had a pregnant stingray with no male companion now says the fish has a rare reproductive disease. Thursday's statement from the Aquarium and Shark Lab in Hendersonville did not say what disease the stingray, Charlotte, has or comment on the status of her pregnancy. The aquarium did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking more information.
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What Causes Flat Poop?
Flat poop can happen due to diet changes, or it could be a sign of constipation, diarrhea, IBS, an enlarged prostate, or colorectal cancer. Learn more.
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US FDA approves Moderna's RSV vaccine with lower-than-expected efficacy in its label
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, the company announced on Friday, giving it a shot at much-needed new revenue from a second product. Moderna's vaccine was approved for the prevention of RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease in adults aged 60 or older, but with a label indicating the shot was 79% effective at preventing at least two symptoms of RSV, such as cough and fever. Moderna had filed for FDA approval
3 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
As an Autistic Psychologist, Here Are My Thoughts on Autism and Self-Diagnosis
Between my lived experience & professional experience, I have some big opinions
7 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
Researchers find a single, surprising gene behind a disorder that causes intellectual disability
Scientists have found the genetic root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which they estimate affects as many as one in 20,000 young people. “We were struck by how common this disorder is" when compared with other rare diseases linked to a single gene, said Ernest Turro of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, senior author of the study. Syndromes like these can go unnoticed because the traits are sometimes so subtle doctors can’t recognize them by just looking at patien
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Pfizer’s Lorbrena extends life for patients with rare lung cancer
Pfizer’s lung cancer drug Lorbrena can extend life for patients with a rare form of the disease for years longer than other drugs, according to new research published Friday.
5 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Tazarotene vs. Tretinoin: Comparing These Two Retinoids
Tazarotene and tretinoin are retinoids that treat acne and reduce the effects of aging on skin. Learn more about the similarities and differences between these two medications.
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UFC 302 takeaways: So close but so far for Dustin Poirier, Sean Strickland's broken promise and more
It’s a strange feeling when the guy who just lost his third and probably last shot at a UFC title ends up walking away at the end of the night looking like a hero.
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Toronto Blue Jays star Kevin Kiermaier's wife Marisa announces pregnancy: 'Now, our family will be complete'
The couple, who already share two kids together, are expecting to welcome their third baby this December.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Here's what's really bothering me about the exploding Nasdaq
Not everything is looking great within the record-setting Nasdaq.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
UFC 302 full results: Islam Makhachev retains belt with 5th-round submission of Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier was gunning for an upset. Islam Makhachev snuffed it out.
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Jennifer Garner 'loves' this SPF-infused moisturizer for 'dewy and great' skin — and it's $17
Grab the hydration face cream nearly 5,000 Amazon rave about for youthful skin at nearly 40% off.
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Summer's 'super soft' loose-fitting casual top is down to just $15
Customers are calling this stylish tank the 'perfect T-shirt.'
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Nissan delays two EV sedans, reworks EV plans for Mississippi plant
Nissan has delayed the start of production for two EV sedans at its Canton, MS plant, choosing to get two or three EV crossovers to market first.
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'A little pint of heaven': This ice cream maker works in 30 minutes — and it's just $20
Your summer is about to get a lot sweeter — grab this little gadget while it's hot.
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Unity co-founder David Helgason's next act: Gaming the climate crisis
Having stepped out as CEO in 2014, Helgason still sits on the board of the now-listed company he co-founded in Copenhagen in 2004; but most of his time is dedicated to Transition Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm he launched in 2021 to focus on the climate. It's a tell that the fund is called "transition" and not, say, "apocalypse." In an interview at his home near Reykjavík, the entrepreneur-turned-VC shared thoughts on his ventures and the journey that led him from Unity to clima
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NHL playoffs: Panthers knock off Rangers to reach 2nd straight Stanley Cup Final
The Panthers will face either the Oilers or the Stars.
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How to watch ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Season 9: Where to stream the premiere, new cast list and more
It’s time for a new season of ‘Below Deck Mediterranean,’ but it won’t be all smooth sailing.
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Starliner’s first crewed flight gets scrubbed just before launch
The first crewed launch of Boeing’s Starliner capsule has once again been called off, this time after an automatic hold was issued by the ground launch sequencer less than four minutes before liftoff.
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President Biden vetoes crypto custody bill
President Joe Biden has vetoed H.J.Res. 109, a congressional resolution that would have overturned the Securities and Exchange Commission's current approach to banks and crypto. Specifically, the resolution targeted the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, which presents guidance around how banks can handle customers’ crypto assets — in effect, they must treat those assets as liabilities.
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