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HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests
New research suggests the HPV vaccine is preventing cancer in men, as well as in women, but fewer boys than girls are getting the shots in the United States. The HPV vaccine was developed to prevent cervical cancer in women and experts give it credit, along with screening, for lowering cervical cancer rates. Evidence that the shots are preventing HPV-related cancers in men has been slower to emerge, but the new research suggests vaccinated men have fewer cancers of the mouth and throat compared
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U.S. FDA advisers back approval for Guardant's blood-based cancer test
(Reuters) -Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended for the approval of Guardant Health's blood test to detect a cancer that begins in the colon or rectum. The panel voted seven-to-two in favor of benefits outweighing risks when using the test called Shield for colorectal cancer (CRC). The FDA is expected to decide whether it would approve Shield later this year, Guardant Health said.
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Prescriptions for Ozempic and Similar Drugs Up 600% in Teens and Young Adults
More than 60,000 teens and young adults are being prescribed Ozempic and similar medications monthly, as experts point to increasing rates of childhood obesity
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Struggling with election anxiety? So are 60% of U.S. adults, according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll.
A majority of U.S. adults are feeling anxious about the 2024 presidential election, according to a new poll. Mental health experts explain why — and what might help.
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Heat-related illnesses sent thousands to the ER last summer. How to know your risk, recognize symptoms and stay cool.
What's the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke — and how can you prevent them? Experts share how to stay safe during soaring temperatures.
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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 - ScienceLA Times
Researchers keep finding microplastics everywhere: Now in human and dog testes
Researchers found high levels of microplastics in human and dog testes. They say their presence could be behind a trend in diminishing sperm quantity and quality around the globe.
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This 1 exercise may reduce your risk of knee pain and arthritis as you age
Biking or cycling indoors may help prevent knee pain and arthritis of the knee joints, according to a new study. Here's how to add biking into your routine.
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STIs, including syphilis, gonorrhea, increasing globally: WHO
The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) around the world is increasing and is a "major concern" for health officials, according to a new report published Tuesday from the World Health Organization (WHO). The report found four curable STIs -- chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis -- are responsible for more than 1 million infections daily among adults between ages 15 and 49. Cases of syphilis, in particular, have been rising rapidly.
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More than 30% of U.S. adults never use sunscreen, new Yahoo News/YouGov poll finds
Even though the vast majority of people polled say protecting their skin from the sun is important, most forgo wearing sunscreen daily.
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How a rise in rough air can cause severe turbulence injuries on flights
Experts explain how severe turbulence on flights can cause injuries — and how to minimize your risk.
4 min read - HealthThe New York Times
Up to 70% of People With Asthma and COPD Go Undiagnosed
In spring 2020, Jazzminn Hein received an automated phone call from The Ottawa Hospital in Canada, asking if she or anyone in her household had experienced wheezing, shortness of breath or other breathing problems in recent months. The question caught her attention: Just a week earlier, Hein, then 24, had gone on a stroll with her mother-in-law and newborn only to end up feeling like her chest was burning. “I realized that I had had breathing issues from a very young age,” Hein said. As a child,
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The HPV vaccine prevents head and neck cancers in men, study suggests
The HPV vaccine is linked to a drastic reduction in head and neck cancers in adolescent boys and men, new research finds.
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3 US service members treated for injuries related to pier off Gaza: CENTCOM
Three U.S. service members have been treated for injuries related to the U.S.-built pier off Gaza known as JLOTS, or the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore capability, according to U.S. Central Command. Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM deputy commander, didn't provide specifics Thursday other than saying they were non-combat-related injuries and that two of the service members had returned to duty, while the third is receiving care at a local Israeli hospital. A defense official told ABC News the th
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US CDC warns of multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry
The CDC said that 109 people from 29 states have gotten sick from salmonella after touching or caring for backyard poultry such as chickens and ducks. The states with the highest number of cases are Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma. The true number of sick people is likely much higher than the number reported because many recover without medical care and are not tested for salmonella, the CDC said.
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CDC says vaccination could protect the U.S. from more dangerous mpox virus
As concerns mount about a large outbreak of an especially virulent form of mpox in central Africa and an uptick in U.S. cases since early last year, the mpox vaccine appears to give long-term protection, the CDC said.
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Most younger women who want kids after breast cancer are successful, research data shows
Among younger women with breast cancer, it may be possible for many to have a baby after their diagnosis thanks to advances in breast cancer care, new research suggests. In a study of about 200 women ages 40 and younger with non-metastatic breast cancer who wanted children, roughly three-quarters were able to become pregnant after diagnosis, and about two-thirds had a baby. The research will be presented on Monday, June 3, at the 2024 ASCO Annual Conference, a major medical conference of the
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The West Nile virus is detected in Houston and other parts of the U.S. Should you be worried about mosquito-borne illnesses?
Experts address West Nile virus, dengue fever and malaria concerns.
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CVS seeks private equity funding for Oak Street Health, Bloomberg News reports
The company has been working with financial advisers to help find capital to back new clinics that will be opened by Oak Street, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. A potential CVS-private equity partnership would help lessen the capital investment burden associated with the build out of the Oak Street Health clinic base, Leerink Partners analyst Michael Cherny said in a note. The U.S. healthcare conglomerate bought Oak Street Health for about $9.5 billion in February last
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He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill
Vincent Wasney and his fiancée, Sarah Eberlein, had never visited the ocean. The couple chose a cruise destined for the Bahamas in part because it included a trip to CocoCay, a private island accessible to Royal Caribbean passengers that featured a water park, balloon rides, and an excursion swimming with pigs. It was on that day on CocoCay when Wasney, 31, started feeling off, he said.
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General Sherman passes health check but world's largest trees face growing climate threats
“The General Sherman tree is doing fine right now,” said Anthony Ambrose, executive director of the Ancient Forest Society, who led the expedition. It was the first time climbers had scaled the iconic 275-foot (85-meter) sequoia tree, which draws tourists from around the world to Sequoia National Park.
3 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
How to Navigate and Manage an Autistic Meltdown, From an Autistic Psychologist
Fortunately, meltdowns can be prevented or managed safely with proper support
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The latest on bird flu: What to know about vaccine plans, another infected dairy farm worker and more
Everything you need to know about the spread of avian influenza, aka bird flu, in the U.S.
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Vaccines not blamed for new cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome | Fact check
A 2024 study found 90% of Americans meet the criteria for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, but not because of vaccines.
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Quiz: How much do you know about marijuana?
Test yourself on side effects, which states have legalized marijuana for recreational use and more.
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Mary Lou Retton says she has 'very long recovery' 7 months after hospital release
Mary Lou Retton is opening up about her health scare seven months after she was released from the hospital for severe pneumonia in October 2023. "I still have a hard time breathing and getting breath to speak," Retton said in a new interview with "Entertainment Tonight," adding that she remains on supplemental oxygen for now. The five-time Olympic medalist and former gymnastics star, 56, said her doctors "still don't know" what really happened to her back then when she was admitted into the in
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Sinus Infection and Tooth Pain: What’s the Connection?
Also Known as a “Sinus Toothache”
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When Taye Diggs's sister was diagnosed with schizophrenia, the actor admits 'freezing up.' Here's what he's learned — and why he's speaking up about mental health.
The actor regrets "freezing up" when his sister was diagnosed with schizophrenia. "That was the worst thing I could have done."
4 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Why Do Ear Crystals Cause Vertigo Symptoms?
Ear crystals are built up from calcium and fluid. Everyone has them, and some people experience symptoms when they become dislodged. Find information on vertigo relief here.
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What Causes Jet Lag and What Can You Do to Manage and Prevent It
Jet lag is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder that affects many people who travel across three or more time zones within a relatively short time. Here’s what to know.
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Their babies needed fetal surgery. Parents share what it was like to be operated on while pregnant.
"Anything you can do to save our child, we're in," one mom says of undergoing fetal surgery, which is performed in utero.
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Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says
LONDON (Reuters) -Tobacco companies still actively target young people via social media, sports and music festivals and new, flavoured products, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, accusing companies of trying to hook a new generation on nicotine. Amid ever-stricter regulation targeting cigarettes, big tobacco companies and new entrants have begun offering smoking alternatives such as vapes, which they say are aimed at adult smokers. But the WHO and industry watchdog STOP sai
2 min read - WorldReuters
Pope Francis praises natural beauty in meeting with plastic surgeons
Pope Francis praised natural beauty that has not been cosmetically enhanced while meeting plastic surgeons during an audience hosted on Thursday in the Vatican. "I welcome you with a smile on our lips, natural, not remodelled!", said the pope while addressing members of the Association of Alumni of Professor Ivo Pitanguy (AEXPI). Pitanguy contributed to the global spread of plastic surgery for reconstructive purposes as well as catering for the desires of the rich and famous before he died in
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Older Americans often don't prepare for long-term care, from costs to location to emotional toll
Seven tough weeks passed with her husband in the hospital before Nancy Gag Braun found long-term care for him. From 2019 up until that point in 2022, Braun had cared for Steven at their Mankato home. “I knew that wasn’t him; it was the disease,” Braun said.
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Adult day services provide stimulation for older Americans, and respite for full-time caregivers
Sally White helps her husband of 46 years get dressed, fed and on the bus for the short ride from their home to Third Age Adult Day Center four mornings a week. Preparing 74-year-old Rodger White to leave the house for the day can be a chore since he’s been in declining health for more than a decade and has severe memory loss. “It’s like having a small child,” said Sally White, 78.
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Over-the-Counter Medications and Other Remedies for at-Home Gout Relief
Gout flare-ups can result in inflammation and pain. Certain over-the-counter medications and remedies can help manage symptoms.
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Dogs help find 6 tons of meth hidden in squash shipment in California
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that the six tons of meth were found in hundreds of packages hidden in the shipment.
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Black Americans are underrepresented in residential care communities, AP/CNHI News analysis finds
“Most of her doctors, her church, everything was within Nashville,” said Danielle Cotton, Upshaw’s granddaughter, “... this was the best option for us.” Nearly half of Americans over 65 will pay for some version of long-term health care, the landscape of which is quickly transitioning away from nursing homes and toward community living situations. Black Americans are less likely to use residential care communities, such as assisted-living facilities, and more likely to live in nursing homes, C
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Australia reports new avian flu case at poultry farm
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a poultry farm in Australia's southeastern Victoria state, officials said on Thursday, a day after the country reported its first human case of the virus and also a strain on an egg farm. The human case found in Australia is of the same H5N1 strain that has spread rapidly around the world but the ones detected on the farms in Victoria are of the different H7N3 strain. Agriculture Victoria, in a statement, linked the strain de
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The most popular pill to treat women's acne is a blood pressure drug
A generic high blood pressure drug has become the most commonly prescribed oral medication to treat acne in women, overtaking antibiotics and birth control pills, a new report from Epic Research shows.
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Medtronic's weaker-than-expected outlook clouds quarterly results beat
(Reuters) -Medtronic beat estimates for fourth-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, helped by robust sales of its medical devices, but shares declined more than 3% after its forecast for the current quarter fell short of Wall Street expectations. Investor anticipation around the sales of medical devices has grown lately, as people, especially older adults, returned to hospitals for medical procedures deferred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medtronic's fiscal 2025 adjusted per-share profit fo
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Traveling this summer? Here's how to avoid getting sick on vacation, from vaccines you might need to medicines to pack.
Experts weigh in on avoiding germs, making a travel medicine checklist and staying up to date on health advisories.
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Thai hospital says 20 people from Singapore Airlines flight remain in intensive care
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Twenty people who were aboard a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence and diverted to Bangkok for an emergency landing on Tuesday remain in intensive care, a hospital official said on Thursday. "The number of patients in ICU remain the same," Adinun Kittiratanapaibool, Director of Bangkok's Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital told reporters, referring to the medical facility's intensive care unit.
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Bangkok hospital says several badly injured on turbulence-hit Singapore flight need spinal surgery
Several of the more seriously injured people who were on the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence earlier this week will need spinal surgery, a Bangkok hospital said Thursday. Twenty people remained in intensive care and a 73-year-old British man died after the Boeing 777, which was flying from London’s Heathrow airport to Singapore on Tuesday, ran into bad turbulence over the Andaman Sea, hurling items and passengers and crew members around the cabin. A public relations office
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1,400 packages of meth weighing almost 6 tons and worth over $18 million found in squash shipment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in California have discovered more than 1,400 packages of methamphetamine worth over $18 million inside a shipment of squash, officials said. The discovery happened early Monday morning at approximately 6:47 a.m. when CBP officers working at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility in California encountered a 44-year-old man driving a commercial tractor-trailer with a shipment of squash, CBP officials said in a statement released on Wednesday detailing the s
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Study says more Americans smoke marijuana daily than drink alcohol
Though drinking is more widespread, the analysis found that 2022 was the first time people reported using more cannabis daily than alcohol in the U.S.
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Why have rates of ADHD in kids gotten so high?
One in nine children had been diagnosed with ADHD at some point in their lives as of 2022, a new study shows. So why are ADHD rates so high these days?
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Nutritionists react to Gwyneth Paltrow-endorsed 'wellness bread.' Is it really better for you?
Here's what nutritionists think about Gwyneth Paltrow and Oat Bakery's new grain-free, gluten-free and oil-free loaf.
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Second human case of bird flu linked to dairy cows found in Michigan
A second person in the U.S. has been infected with bird flu linked to dairy cows, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Wednesday.
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Mary Lou Retton gives update on her health: ‘They still don’t know what’s wrong with me’
Seven months after she was hospitalized with a serious illness, Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton said her doctors “still don’t know” exactly what illness continues to affect her lungs.
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