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Calamine Lotion for Rash
A pharmacist explains how to use it safely
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What is stiff-person syndrome? Celine Dion sings live for the first time at 2024 Paris Olympics since revealing diagnosis
"I Am: Celine Dion" show how the singer's life has been affected by stiff-person syndrome.
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Turkey Bacon: Does It Help or Hurt Heart Health?
A registered dietitian nutritionist provides an evidence-based explanation.
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Natural Blood Thinners: Foods, Drinks, and Supplements
A registered dietitian nutritionist provides an evidence-based explanation of their potential benefits and safety
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Boar's Head recalls more than 207,000 pounds of meat due to listeria concerns
Boar’s Head has recalled more than 207,000 pounds of deli meat, including liverwurst and ham products, because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
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Brazil says Newcastle disease outbreak in poultry has ended
The Brazilian government said on Friday an outbreak of Newcastle disease that had blocked its poultry exports has ended and that it had notified the World Organization for Animal Health. The government now awaits importers' nod to lift trade embargoes associated with the outbreak, the Agriculture Ministry said in a statement. Brazilian meat lobby ABPA welcomed the notification, saying it can expedite resumption of chicken exports, which were partly halted after communication of an isolated cas
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What Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Do to Your Body?
A registered dietitian nutritionist provides an evidence-based explanation
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Does Zinc Help Acne? An Evidence-Based Approach
A registered dietitian nutritionist explains how effective zinc is for acne, dosage, and other considerations
7 min read - HealthGood Morning America
What to know about 'Teflon flu' amid a rise in cases in the US
A recent record number of cases of polymer fume fever, also known as "Teflon flu," are putting a spotlight on one of the most common causes of the condition, the use of nonstick pans. Over 265 suspected cases of polymer fume fever were reported in 2023, the highest number of cases since the year 2000, according to America's Poison Centers, which represents the nation's 55 poison centers in partnership with the United States government. Over the past two decades, there have been more than 3,600
3 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Fiber is your body’s natural guide to weight management – rather than cutting carbs out of your diet, eat them in their original fiber packaging instead
Many processed foods strip carbs of their natural fibers. Eating foods with an ideal total carbohydrate-to-fiber ratio can help with weight management and improve overall health.
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How Much Magnesium Should I Take?
It depends on several factors. A registered dietitian nutritionist explains.
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Boar's Head recalls deli meat amid deadly multi-state listeria outbreak
Boar's Head has recalled several types of deli meats that may be contaminated with listeria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday that Boar's Head Provisions Co. was recalling several products amid an ongoing investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention into an outbreak of listeria infections linked to meats sliced at delis that have sickened 34 people across 13 states. Authorities say further testing is required to determi
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What to know about the updated COVID vaccines coming this fall
As summer begins to wind down and many children and teenagers across the U.S. get ready to head back to school next month, it also means updated COVID-19 vaccines are around the corner. Health officials have used the term "updated vaccines" in anticipation of needing to formulate a new vaccine every year to match circulating variants as is done for the flu shot. "Historically, when we're talking about COVID vaccines, we're talking about boosters that would happen at some time post your previou
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How old do you feel? Why subjective age differs from how old you actually are — and why it matters.
Science says our subjective age influences our health and well-being.
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A woman who took an abortion pill was charged with murder. She is now suing prosecutors
A Texas woman who self-managed her abortion is suing prosecutors and a local sheriff after she was held in jail for two nights on a murder charge that was ultimately dismissed. Lizelle Gonzalez, a Star County, Texas, resident, filed a civil rights complaint alleging that hospital staff provided her private information to prosecutors and the county sheriff who later charged her with murder, according to court documents. Under Texas' multiple abortion bans, it is not a crime for a woman to obtai
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More than 200,000 pounds of Boar's Head liverwurst, other deli meat recalled amid listeria outbreak. What to know about foodborne illnesses and their symptoms.
More than two dozen people have been hospitalized and two have died from a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat.
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Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths. Boar’s Head Provisions Co. recalled liverwurst because it may be tainted with the listeria bacteria, the U.S. Agriculture Department said. The agency said a sample of Boar’s Head liverwurst from a Maryland store tested positive for listeria.
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Mouth Taping for Sleep: Is It Safe and Does It Actually Work?
Mouth taping involves literally taping your mouth closed while you sleep to improve allergies, snoring, and bad breath. But is it safe?
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US FDA flags dosing risks from compounded versions of Novo's weight-loss drug
The health regulator said it had received reports of adverse events, some requiring hospitalization, that may be related to overdoses due to patients incorrectly self-administering the compounded drug and healthcare providers miscalculating doses. The FDA flagged the higher risk to patients from the use of compounded drugs, which may contain additional ingredients, and may contribute to potential medication errors. It urged healthcare providers and compounders to provide the appropriate syring
1 min read - USBusiness Insider
A man sued a restaurant after a bone in his 'boneless' wings got lodged in his throat. He lost.
A man in Ohio had to visit the ER after a bone from a boneless wing got lodged in his throat, a lawsuit said.
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European committee says Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi shouldn't get marketing approval
Shares of Biogen slid Friday after a European regulatory committee said the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi should not receive marketing approval. The European Medicines Agency committee said concerns about the drug’s potential side effects outweigh the impact it has in slowing the fatal, mind-robbing disease. Japanese drugmaker Eisai developed Leqembi and is co-marketing it with Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Biogen Inc. An Eisai executive said in a statement that company officials were “extrem
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Hospital-acquired infections are rising – here’s how to protect yourself in health care settings
Some of the infections are showing an increased resistance to antibiotics.
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Vaccines tell a success story that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump forget – here are some key reminders
Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.
5 min read - LifestyleGood Morning America
Identical quadruplet sisters meet their brothers for the 1st time
A family in Texas has welcomed home all four of their rare identical quadruplets after the infants spent over three months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The sisters -- named Hannah Grace, Lucy Marie, Rebecca Claire and Petra Anne -- were born on May 1, after their mom, Mercedes Sandhu, delivered them at 29 weeks and three days. Sandhu carried what is known as a monochorionic pregnancy, meaning all four babies shared the same placenta, according to Texas Children's Hospital, where
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Health insurer Centene confident about improving costs next year
(Reuters) -Centene Corp said on Friday it expects medical costs to improve next year as states catch up with reassessment of enrollments for its Medicaid plans that cover lower-income people, lifting its shares about 9%. The health insurer did not provide a forecast for 2025, but said it expects its Medicaid business to return to the pre-pandemic range. Costs have surged for insurers after states began reassessing Medicaid enrollment eligibility following the termination of a policy last year
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Doctors and patients recall horror of Russian strike on Kyiv children's hospital
The girl was admitted to the Kyiv hospital in late May 2022 after kidney failure. "It's the best clinic in Ukraine with a dialysis department and the only one where we can actually live to receive treatment regularly," Solomiya's mother, Oksana Fomeniuk, told ABC.
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Doctor who drove family off cliff fuels legal debate: Should attempted murder defendants get treatment instead of trial?
The doctor who was released from jail after driving his family off a cliff is being called the "poster child" for and against a California law that allows attempted murder defendants to get at-home mental health treatment instead of standing trial for alleged crimes.
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Harvey Weinstein hospitalized with COVID-19 and pneumonia
Former film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been transferred from a New York City jail to a hospital to undergo treatment for a variety of health problems including COVID-19 and pneumonia in both lungs, his representatives said Thursday. Weinstein, who is awaiting trial in New York on rape and sexual assault charges, was moved from the city's Rikers Island jail complex to a locked ward at Bellevue Hospital. The other conditions he was to be treated for included diabetes, high blood pressure, spinal
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Harvey Weinstein in hospital with Covid and double pneumonia, his team says
Convicted and imprisoned former Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for a “myriad of health conditions” and has tested positive for Covid-19 and double pneumonia, a representative said.
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FDA issues new alert about lead contamination in cinnamon
The FDA warned Thursday that an additional cinnamon product sold in the U.S. has been contaminated with lead.
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Harvey Weinstein transferred to hospital, has COVID-19 and double pneumonia: Rep
Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for a "myriad of health conditions" and has also contracted COVID-19 and double pneumonia, according to his representative. Weinstein, 72, was transferred to the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward in Manhattan, his representative and prison consultant, Craig Rothfeld, said Thursday. "In addition, Mr. Weinstein tested positive for COVID and contracted double pneumonia in his lungs," Rothfeld said.
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Research on bird flu in cows shows how efficiently it has spread among mammals
Research into the bird flu outbreaks on dairy farms describes how efficiently the virus has spread between cows and from cows to other mammals, including cats and a raccoon.
4 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Abbott warns that some of its blood sugar monitors may need replacement due to incorrect readings
Abbott is warning that sensors on some of its blood sugar monitoring systems may need to be replaced to prevent inaccurate readings. Testing showed that some sensors on the FreeStyle Libre 3 system may incorrectly report high blood sugar levels, the medical device maker said Thursday. An inaccurate high blood sugar reading can prompt patients to take insulin when they don’t need it.
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Babies have sleep routines. Here's why adults should too.
Quality sleep isn’t just for infants. Here's how to adopt good sleep habits for a better night's rest.
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Brazil to declare end of Newcastle disease outbreak, newspaper reports
Brazil will declare the end of a Newcastle disease outbreak in the southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, a local news outlet reported on Thursday, citing an agriculture ministry official. "All technical information indicates the outbreak is over," secretary of agricultural defense Carlos Goulart told newspaper Estadao. According to the report, Goulart said that the Brazilian government will formalize the end of the outbreak in a statement to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
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Air Pollution Could Increase Psoriasis Risk Significantly, Study Finds
A recent study shows that exposure to air pollutants like PM2.5 and PM10 can significantly increase the risk of developing psoriasis, especially in those with a genetic predisposition.
3 min read - USAssociated Press
West Virginia is asking the US Supreme Court to consider transgender surgery Medicaid coverage case
West Virginia is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that found the state's refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said Thursday. In April, the Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 8-6 in the case involving coverage of gender-affirming surgery by West Virginia Medicaid, finding that the “coverage exclusions facially discriminate based on sex and
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Can drinking in moderation be healthy? Probably not, new study says.
New research finds that many of the studies touting the benefits of moderate drinking suffer from design flaws.
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Bird flu infects three more Colorado poultry farm workers
(Reuters) -The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Thursday announced three additional human cases of bird flu among poultry farm workers, bringing the total number of confirmed human cases in the U.S. this year to 13. The three new cases involved poultry farm workers who were killing infected chickens at a Weld County egg farm, the health department said. The workers are experiencing mild illness and have been offered antiviral drugs, said the U.S. Centers for Disease Cont
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India's Mankind Pharma to buy Bharat Serums in a $1.6 billion deal
The deal will give Mankind, the maker of Manforce condoms and one of India's largest pharmaceutical companies, access to Bharat Serums' products targeting women's health and fertility treatments. "We believe the women's health and fertility segment has massive opportunity along with strong growth visibility globally," Mankind Pharma Managing Director Rajeev Juneja said in a statement. In the financial year ended March, Bharat Serums recorded revenue of 17.23 billion rupees, up 20% from the pre
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Lawsuit against Texas officials for jailing woman who self-induced abortion can continue
The judge rejected a motion to throw out a lawsuit against Texas officials who indicted a woman jailed for self-inducing an abortion.
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Daughter of Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley on trial, accused of abandoning newborn in cold
The trial began Thursday for the daughter of baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley, who is accused of abandoning her baby after giving birth in the woods in subfreezing temperatures on Christmas night in 2022. Attorneys for Alexandra Eckersley, 27, said she didn't know she was pregnant, thought the child had died, and was suffering from substance use disorder and mental health issues. Alexandra Eckersley pleaded not guilty to charges of assault, reckless conduct, falsifying evidence a
3 min read - USThe New York Times
Kids? A Growing Number of Americans Say, ‘No, Thanks.’
When Jurnee McKay, 25, imagines having children, a series of scary scenarios pop into her mind: the “horrors” of childbirth, risks associated with pregnancy, a flighty potential partner, exorbitant child care costs. Abortion care restrictions are also on her list of fears. So McKay, a nursing student in Orlando, Florida, decided to eliminate the possibility of an accidental pregnancy. But the first doctor she consulted refused to remove her fallopian tubes, she said, insisting that she might cha
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Senate committee votes to investigate Steward Health Care bankruptcy and subpoena its CEO
A Senate committee voted Thursday to authorize an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and to subpoena the company’s CEO, Dr. Ralph de la Torre. The subpoena would compel de la Torre to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee at a hearing on Sept. 12. De la Torre had declined a June 25 invitation to testify by committee Chair Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent, and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, the committee's top Republican.
3 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
How I Broke the "I Feel Ugly" Negative Self-Talk Cycle
The first step? Bye, bye Instagram
8 min read - LifestyleAssociated Press
Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet's orders. How to keep pets cool this summer
As much of the world swelters, it's not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — at times deadly — heat waves become more common. “It’s really important to remember that if it’s hot outside for you, it’s even hotter for your pets,” says Dr. Sandra Faeh, American Veterinary Medical Association president.
5 min read - HealthThe Conversation
New treatments offer much-needed hope for patients suffering from chronic pain
A pain management specialist explains some of the new developments in pain treatment and why there’s hope for patients with chronic pain.
6 min read - HealthThe Conversation
ADHD brains present unique challenges, but the condition is highly treatable − a primary care nurse practitioner with ADHD explains the science
Navigating life with ADHD or as a parent of a child with ADHD can be stressful. But as researchers learn more about the uniqueness of brains with ADHD, they are also gleaning insight into treatments.
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Pesticides are potentially as bad as smoking for raising the risks of certain cancers. Here's how to reduce your exposure.
Simple steps like washing your produce can help to minimize your risks from potentially carcinogenic pesticides, experts say.
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Explainer-How does extreme heat affect medicines and those taking them?
The world just experienced the hottest day on record and prolonged heat waves have become more common due to climate change, conditions that can alter medications and their effects on patients taking them. Medications for common conditions can increase patients' sensitivity to heat by impairing the body's response to high temperatures, including the ability to sweat and the rate of blood flow. Heat waves also increase the risk of deterioration for nearly all medications, whether capsules, spra
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