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'Telehealth 1.0 is dead,' but don't count out digital health just yet
Telehealth 1.0 is dead, according to one expert. And a new survey says the technology isn't going anywhere.
3 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Battery-sized heart pump shows potential in helping kids waiting for heart transplants
New promising data finds that a small heart pump device the size of a AA battery could help keep children in need of a heart transplant alive and at home as they wait for a new heart. With this small implantable device, children can go home until their transplant date instead of waiting weeks or months in a hospital. Every year, between 200 and 400 infants and children waiting for heart transplants are faced with a grueling option as they wait for a transplant, getting a surgically-implanted m
3 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers, and screening could save many lives − if more people could access it
Stigma, fear and cost prevent many patients from getting screened for lung cancer. This can prove deadly for the most vulnerable.
6 min read - HealthThe New York Times
E. Coli Has Been Found in Ground Beef and Walnuts. Here’s What to Know.
Last week, federal officials announced recalls of ground beef and organic walnuts because they were potentially contaminated with E. coli bacteria that can make people sick. The recalls involve more than 16,000 pounds of ground beef distributed by Cargill Meat Solutions and sold at Wal-Mart stores in 11 states, as well as organic shelled walnuts sold in bulk in natural food and co-op stores in 19 states. So far, the recalled walnuts have been associated with 12 illnesses, including seven hospita
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Why are Black women more likely to die of cancer? Cancer society launches long-term study
The American Cancer Society aims to enroll over 100,000 Black, cancer-free women between the ages of 25 and 55 and follow them for three decades.
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Pfizer reports patient death in Duchenne gene therapy study
"A fatal serious adverse event was reported as cardiac arrest for a participant in the Phase 2 DAYLIGHT study," a company spokesperson told Reuters in an emailed response. The trial tested boys 2 years to less than 4 years of age with DMD, a genetic muscle wasting disorder in which most patients lack the protein dystrophin which keeps muscles intact.
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Do Electrolytes Give You Energy?
A registered dietitian explains this and more.
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5 people arrested after surge of suspected drug overdoses in Austin: Police
Five people have been arrested after dozens of people overdosed in Austin last week, leading to nine suspected deaths. The Austin Police Department said Marcellus Barron, 30; Denise Horton, 47; Gary Lewis, 50; Ronnie Mims, 45; and Kanady Rimjo, 32, were arrested and charged with possession or delivery of a controlled substance, according to local ABC News affiliate KVUE. Police said they located the suspects by investigating the source of the narcotics used in the recent overdoses, KVUE report
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Why Do I Fart When I Walk?
Farting is a common occurrence with physical activity, including walking. Learn why it happens, how to cope with it, and what is normal.
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4 children injured in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war arrive in US for medical treatment
Four Palestinian children who were injured or fell ill amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war have arrived in the United States to receive medical treatment, according to an aid organization. The children, three boys and one girl between ages 3 and 11, were evacuated to Egypt and then flown to the U.S., arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday morning to receive life-saving medical care at hospitals in New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas. Nearly 15,000 children in Gaza have
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Give yourself grace, be flexible: Mental health professionals share the self-care practices they swear by
We asked therapists how they prioritize their own mental health.
6 min read - BusinessReuters
Investors wary of US cannabis ETFs despite recent rally
New proposed federal rules governing marijuana has so far failed to spark fresh buying interest in exchange traded funds (ETFs) tracking the shares of North American cannabis companies, despite strong performance this year. Marijuana ETFs and cannabis stocks shot higher last week after the U.S. Justice Department said it plans to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Big gainers included the Roundhill Cannabis ETF, AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF and Amplify U.S. Alternative Harvest E
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Repetitive Strain Injury: Everything You Need to Know
A repetitive strain injury (RSI) is damage to your muscles, tendons, or nerves caused by repetitive motions and constant use. Learn more about these painful conditions.
7 min read - BusinessReuters
US FDA panel to discuss Eli Lilly Alzheimer's drug on June 10
Donanemab has faced two separate regulatory delays in the United States, while a similar therapy by Eisai and partner Biogen, called Leqembi, received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval last year. Lilly's donanemab was declined accelerated approval by the FDA in January 2023, and on March 8, the agency said it would hold a meeting of its advisers to discuss the drug, further delaying its approval. Before approving Leqembi, which belongs to the same class of treatment as donanemab
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Landmark study of cancer in Black women launches in 20 states, aiming to be largest ever
Black women die from cancer at higher rates than other racial or ethnic groups. A large-scale study from the American Cancer Society will investigate why.
3 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Future pandemics will have the same human causes as ancient outbreaks − lessons from anthropology can help prevent them
Human factors − such as how people produce food and how they organize themselves and live together − influence disease outbreaks.
5 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Study of 100K Black women launches to figure out why more Black women are getting cancer
Jacque Berry and her daughter, Breanna Berry, are Black women who say they have been surrounded by cancer all their lives. "My great-grandmother had breast cancer," Breanna Berry, 30, told "Good Morning America." "I remember when I was like 10 and she'd say, 'Sweetie, go get me some tissue to stuff in my bra.' Years later, Breanna Berry said she watched as a friend, also a Black woman, was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28, and as her father died after being diagnosed with stage 4 pancrea
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Whoopi Goldberg says her drug abuse hit rock bottom when she got 'sloppy' at work and a hotel maid found her sitting in a closet
Whoopi Goldberg opened up about her previous cocaine abuse in her new book, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
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Tylenol maker Kenvue to cut 4% jobs, beats quarterly profit estimates
Since its spinoff from Johnson & Johnson last year, Kenvue has focused on its 15 priority brands and in February announced it would increase its advertising spending this year. "Given where investor expectations are for (Kenvue), we believe this was a solid overall print and its least noisy since becoming a public company," RBC Capital Markets analyst Nik Modi said in a note. The self-care segment - which includes cough and cold medicine such as Tylenol and Benadryl - recorded $1.70 billion in
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A new study just confirmed that hormone therapy is safe for menopause symptoms. Here's why experts are having mixed reactions.
While some menopause experts are excited that the study says hormone therapy is safe, some are disappointed by the latest conclusions. Here's why.
7 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Bird flu: The latest on U.S. spread, the safety of milk and more precautions
Everything you need to know about the spread of avian influenza, aka bird flu, in the U.S. and new precautions for farmworkers.
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Texas couple welcomes identical quadruplet girls: 'Holy moly!'
Doctors put the odds of having identical quadruplets at about one in 15 million — which makes Mercedes and Jonathan Sandhu very special.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
Clutter can stress you out. Here are 5 tips for getting it under control, according to experts.
If you're feeling tense in your house, clutter may be the cause. Here's how to start getting organized to make your home feel more calm.
6 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Are Pistachios Good for Weight Management?
In moderation. A registered dietitian nutritionist explains.
7 min read - HealthCBS News
National Women's Health Month, a perfect time to talk about menopause
National Women's Health Month is a time to give women the knowledge to improve their health and a perfect time to talk about menopause.
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Miss USA Noelia Voigt resigns, cites her mental health while relinquishing crown
Miss USA Noelia Voigt announced Monday she is relinquishing her crown to prioritize her mental health.
2 min read - HealthCBS News
Equinox's new fitness program aims to extend your life — for $40,000
A new membership from luxury fitness chain Equinox includes a battery of tests normally reserved for professional athletes.
2 min read - LifestyleVerywell Mind
Little Luxuries Can Make a Big Difference for Your Mental Health
Treating yourself doesn't have to be big or expensive
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'Mad Men' alum Christina Hendricks has 2nd wedding for mom with Alzheimer's: 'My best friend'
Christina Hendricks had a second wedding for a very special reason. On Sunday, the "Mad Men" alum shared to Instagram a slideshow of photos from her and her new husband George Bianchini saying "I do" again so that her mother, who has Alzheimer's, could attend the nuptials. "My mother has Alzheimer's and was not able to come to New Orleans for our wedding, so we brought the wedding to her yesterday in our backyard," Hendricks wrote.
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US FDA panel to discuss first psychedelic-assisted PTSD treatment next month
This would be the first FDA panel of outside experts to review a potential new PTSD treatment in 25 years. PTSD is a disorder caused by very stressful events and can significantly disrupt patients' lives. In support of its application, Lykos Therapeutics, formerly known as Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), studied the party drug MDMA, more commonly called ecstacy or molly, in two late-stage studies.
1 min read - USAssociated Press
Slain nurse's husband sues health care company, alleging it ignored employees' safety concerns
The husband of a Connecticut visiting nurse who was killed during an appointment with a convicted rapist filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday, alleging her employer repeatedly ignored workers' safety concerns about treating dangerous patients. Ronald Grayson sued Elara Caring, its affiliated companies and others over the killing of his wife, Joyce Grayson, a 63-year-old mother of six who was found dead in the basement of a halfway house in Willimantic on Oct. 28. Elara Caring, based in Dallas
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Vertex tops Q1 profit estimates on robust demand for cystic fibrosis treatments
(Reuters) -Vertex Pharmaceuticals beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Monday, driven by robust uptake for its blockbuster cystic fibrosis treatments. Cystic fibrosis (CF) - an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs - affects an estimated 105,000 people across 94 countries, according to data from U.S.-based CF Foundation. Vertex reported adjusted earnings per share of $4.76 on revenue of $2.69 billion, topping market estim
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Miss USA suddenly resigns, urges people to prioritize mental health
Miss USA Noelia Voigt said she's stepping down and relinquishing her crown.
2 min read - HealthThe New York Times
How Bad Are Ultraprocessed Foods, Really?
In the mid-1990s, Carlos Monteiro, a nutritional public health researcher in Brazil, noticed something alarming: Obesity rates among children in his country were rising rapidly. To understand why, he and his colleagues at the University of São Paulo scrutinized data on the food buying patterns of Brazilian households to see if they had changed in recent years. The researchers found that people were purchasing less sugar, salt, cooking oils and staples such as rice and beans, and more processed f
8 min read - HealthThe New York Times
Are We Talking Too Much About Mental Health?
In recent years, mental health has become a central subject in childhood and adolescence. Teenagers narrate their psychiatric diagnosis and treatment on TikTok and Instagram. School systems, alarmed by rising levels of distress and self-harm, are introducing preventive coursework in emotional self-regulation and mindfulness. Now, some researchers warn that we are in danger of overdoing it. Mental health awareness campaigns, they argue, help some young people identify disorders that badly need tr
10 min read - HealthNBC News
Planters nuts recalled due to potential for listeria contamination
Hormel Foods is recalling two types of Planters nuts due to the potential for contamination with the germ listeria, the manufacturer announced.
2 min read - BusinessGood Morning America
Some Planters nuts recalled for potential listeria contamination
Publix and Dollar Tree shoppers should check their pantries for two types of Planters brand nuts that were recently recalled across five states. In a company announcement dated May 3 and posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website, Planters' parent company, Hormel Foods Sales, LLC, announced a voluntary recall of two Planters peanut and mixed nuts products produced at one of its facilities in April "because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes." Th
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
A Free New Tool Can Help You Assess Heat and Air Quality Risks This Summer
The CDC's HeatRisk Dashboard delivers air quality and heat risk information based on your zip code.
4 min read - USReuters
New York state sues group over abortion pill reversal claims
(Reuters) -New York state's top prosecutor on Monday sued Heartbeat International, an anti-abortion group, and 11 crisis pregnancy centers, accusing them of misleading and potentially endangering women by claiming that they can provide a treatment reversing the effect of the abortion pill mifepristone. In the lawsuit, New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a state court in Manhattan to block Heartbeat International and the centers, located across New York state and whose mission is to di
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Miss USA Noelia Voigt has resigned to focus on her mental health
Noelia Voigt said on Monday that she was stepping down from her role as Miss USA. Her resignation comes after a string of scandals for the pageant.
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Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt announces she is resigning title citing mental health
2023 Miss USA pageant winner Noelia Voigt announced Monday that she had "made the very tough decision" to resign from the title, citing mental health. Voigt, who won the title of Miss Utah USA 2023 in April last year, made the announcement in an Instagram post. The official Miss USA account later confirmed the news in a separate post.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
What to know about the new 'FLiRT' COVID variants that are spreading: Your guide to the latest virus news
Here’s your go-to guide with everything you need to know about COVID-19, including the latest "FLiRT"variants and concerns that they made evade immunity.
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People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say
CHICAGO (Reuters) -People who carry two copies of the APOE4 gene are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer's and face symptoms at an earlier age, researchers reported on Monday in a study that could redefine such carriers as having a new genetic form of the mind-wasting disease. The reclassification could change Alzheimer's research, diagnosis and approaches to treatment, according to the researchers, whose study was published in the journal Nature Medicine. "Through these data we are say
4 min read - HealthAssociated Press
A subset of Alzheimer's cases may be caused by two copies of a single gene, new research shows
For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease — in people who inherit two copies of a worrisome gene. Scientists have long known a gene called APOE4 is one of many things that can increase people’s risk for Alzheimer's, including simply getting older. The vast majority of Alzheimer’s cases occur after age 65.
4 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Hospital operator Steward Health Care files for bankruptcy protection
Hospital operator Steward Health Care filed for bankruptcy protection early Monday morning, but pledged to maintain the eight hospitals it operates in Massachusetts. In a press release, company officials said Steward took the step as a necessary measure to allow the company to continue to provide needed care to its patients. It filed for protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
4 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Understanding the Link Between Psoriasis and Social Anxiety
Psoriasis can lead to mental health concerns like social anxiety, and anxiety can trigger psoriasis symptoms. Here’s how to keep calm and maintain a positive body image.
7 min read - BusinessReuters
US hospital network Steward files for bankruptcy, aims for new loan
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Steward Health Care, which operates 31 hospitals in eight U.S. states, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas on Monday, aiming to secure a new loan from its landlord Medical Properties Trust. The company, which recently closed a hospital in Massachusetts, has been sharply criticized by officials in that state over what they call risky financial decisions made by its current management and former private equity owners, including a transaction that sold off the company's re
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Colectomy (Colon Resection Surgery): What You Need to Know
A colectomy, or colon resection surgery, is a surgical procedure that removes all or part of your colon. There are several types of colectomy. Learn more.
12 min read - BusinessCBS News
Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
1 min read - BusinessThe Conversation
Paying caregivers more could boost Nebraska’s economy − new research
Paying the caregivers of people with disabilities more would improve care while increasing economic growth, a research team found.
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