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Semaglutide is linked to a rare eye condition that can cause blindness. Don't be alarmed, doctors say.
A new study links the popular weight-loss medication with a serious eye condition. Here's what you need to know.
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Your diet at 40 may affect how healthy you are at 70, study finds
A nutritious diet at 40 can help you live better later. Research from Harvard reveals the midlife diet that can give you good health later in life.
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Heart’s Ann Wilson undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, band postpones tour
Ann Wilson, lead singer of the classic rock band Heart, is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer.
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A bird flu vaccine from Moderna is in early stages of development
The U.S. government is giving drugmaker Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA vaccine against the bird flu amid the ongoing outbreak in dairy cows across the country.
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Why children in the U.S. are dying at far higher rates than in other wealthy countries
Children in the U.S. are dying at higher rates than in other wealthy, developed countries. A study points to high infant mortality, along with gun deaths and drug overdoses, as primary reasons.
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Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies may be linked to a death and nearly 50 illnesses, FDA says
Federal health officials are investigating a possible death and dozens of illnesses tied to recalled “microdosing” candies laced with a chemical found in mushrooms and sold online and in vape shops nationwide. At least 48 people in 24 states said they got sick after eating Diamond Shruumz-brand products, including chocolate bars, cones and gummies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. People who fell ill reported severe symptoms like seizures, agitation, abnormal heart rates and
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FDA approves new Alzheimer’s treatment that slows decline in memory
The FDA approved a new Alzheimer’s drug that has been shown in clinical trials to modestly slow a decline in memory and thinking abilities.
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Heart's Ann Wilson reveals cancer diagnosis, band postpones Royal Flush tour
Heart's Ann Wilson has revealed that she is battling cancer, and the band has postponed their Royal Flush tour in order to give her time to recover. "I recently underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous," Wilson shared in a statement shared to Instagram on Tuesday. In May, Heart announced they were postponing the European leg of their Royal Flush tour in order for Wilson to have what they called "a time-sensitive but routine medical procedure."
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After being paralyzed, this 20-year-old competed in a marathon
Mason Branstrator has always been an athlete, but three years ago, he was paralyzed in a skiing accident. It hasn't stopped him from playing sports.
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Ann Wilson announces cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer and the band is postponing the remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour while she undergoes treatment. Wilson said in a statement Tuesday that she underwent a surgery to remove a cancerous growth and is recovering steadily, but that her doctors urged her to undergo preventive chemotherapy and take time off from performing “in order to fully recover.” All previously purchased tickets for the now-postponed shows will be honored.
2 min read - HealthAssociated Press
FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease
U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s Kisunla on Tuesday for mild or early cases of dementia caused by Alzheimer’s. It’s only the second drug that’s been convincingly shown to delay cognitive decline in patients, following last year’s approval of a similar drug from Japanese drugmaker Eisai.
4 min read - HealthThe New York Times
Do You Really Need Sunscreen Every Day?
Sunshine seems to make a strong case against daily sunscreen. When we step outside on a clear day, the sun’s ultraviolet light triggers the body to produce endorphins that lower stress and boost mood. UV rays also tell our skin to make vitamin D. And when we look up at the morning sun, our bodies recognize daytime and adjust our sleep-wake cycle accordingly. That might be enough to tempt some people to skip the sunscreen — indeed, dermatologists say their patients often worry they’ll miss out on
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Eli Lilly Alzheimer's drug approved by US FDA
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Eli Lilly's treatment for early Alzheimer's, making it the second therapy for slowing progression of the brain-wasting disease that will be available to U.S. patients. The approval for donanemab, to be sold under the brand name Kisunla, followed the recommendations of the agency's outside experts, who unanimously backed its use in patients with early Alzheimer's disease, saying the benefits of the drug outweighed its risks. “
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Health officials in the Florida Keys issue a dengue fever alert
A dengue fever alert has been issued in the Florida Keys following two confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne illness.
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Jamie Foxx reveals new details about mystery illness that left him hospitalized
Jamie Foxx has shed new light on his health scare that left him hospitalized in April 2023, revealing it all started with a headache that escalated to a medical emergency.
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Antacids and Their Effects on Heartburn and Indigestion
Antacids are medicines used to alleviate acid build up in the stomach. They work to improve the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. Read on to learn more about antacids, how they work, their side effects, and more.
5 min read - BusinessGood Morning America
More than 4K pounds of liquid eggs recalled from 9 states
More than 4,600 pounds of liquid egg products have been pulled from shelves due to "misbranding and undeclared allergens." Michael Foods Inc. has issued a recall on approximately 4,620 pounds of liquid egg products that contained milk, which is a known allergen but was not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Sunday.
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Ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to save their lives
Limb amputations are performed by surgeons when a traumatic injury such as a wound from war or a vehicle accident causes major tissue destruction or in instances of serious infection or disease. New research shows that some ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to improve their survival chances. The behavior was documented in Florida carpenter ants - scientific name Camponotus floridanus - a reddish-brown species more than half an inch (1.5 cm) long inhabiting parts of the southeas
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Eating better in your 40s can make you healthier in your 70s
Making diet changes in midlife, such as eating more fruits and veggies, will pay off much later, finds new research.
3 min read - LifestyleVerywell Health
First-Degree Burn: Healing the Skin Surface
Most first-degree burns are preventable. These burns are sometimes called superficial burns based on damage to the skin surface layer. Learn more.
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11 people got hurt on a Delta flight. What is a 'severe turbulence' injury?
Experts explain how severe turbulence on flights can cause injuries — and how to minimize your risk.
4 min read - HealthAssociated Press
The US will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine
The U.S. government will pay the vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to accelerate development of a pandemic influenza vaccine that could be used to treat bird flu in people, as concern grows about cases in dairy cows across the country, federal officials announced Tuesday. Moderna already has a bird flu vaccine in very early-stage testing that uses the same mRNA technology that allowed rapid development and rollout of vaccines to protect against COVID-19. The new funds from the U.S. Department
1 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Study Shows Walking Reduces Lower Back Pain Recurrence
New research suggested that walking is a low-cost and accessible way to help reduce low back pain recurrence.
4 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Why Have a Pancreas Transplant? What to Expect and Risks
A pancreas transplant can restore insulin production and improve blood sugar control in some people with diabetes, but it’s not a standard treatment. Learn more.
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What to Know About the LB.1 COVID-19 Variant
A new COVID-19 subvariant may fuel more summer cases in the U.S.
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US FDA warns website over unlawful sale of weight-loss drugs
Surging demand has outpaced supply for Novo's Ozempic, Eli Lilly's Mounjaro and other GLP-1 drugs that promote weight loss, fueling a growing global market for counterfeit versions. The FDA said the website was offering unapproved versions of obesity and diabetes drugs Ozempic and Wegovy.
1 min read - CelebrityGood Morning America
Jamie Foxx opens up about what led to his medical emergency last year
Jamie Foxx is sharing more details about his medical emergency that landed him in the hospital last year. The Academy Award-winning actor, 56, spoke to a group of fans in Phoenix, Arizona, over the weekend in a video which has since gone viral online. Foxx further explained how doctors treated him during his health scare.
1 min read - HealthVerywell Health
10 Essential Oils for Hair Growth and Health
Essential oils for hair growth, such as rosemary and peppermint are known for their potential to stimulate growth and minimize hair loss. Learn more.
6 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Diabetes Insipidus: Another Chronic, But Different, Type of Diabetes
Diabetes insipidus is rarer than diabetes mellitus. It can be difficult to distinguish the symptoms from occasional bouts of dehydration. Learn more here
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Novo Nordisk, Lilly must cut US prices of weight-loss drugs, Biden says
(Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders called on Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to reduce the prices of their weight-loss and diabetes drugs, in a jointly authored opinion piece published in USA Today on Tuesday. Surging demand for Novo and Lilly's drugs, which have been shown to help patients lose as much as 20% of their weight, has propelled their shares to record highs, and led some analysts to forecast the market for those treatments reaching $150 billion by the early 20
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US DOJ drops Viatris unit Mylan from industry-wide antitrust probe
Mylan and several major drugmakers such as Israel's Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and India's Sun Pharmaceutical Industries have been under the DOJ's scanner for more than eight years over alleged anticompetitive business practices in fixing prices of certain generic drugs. Multiple states have also filed lawsuits against those companies for alleged antitrust behavior.
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Bird flu concern prompts US to award Moderna $176 million for vaccine development
(Reuters) -The U.S. government has awarded $176 million to Moderna to advance development of its bird flu vaccine, the company said on Tuesday, as concerns rise over a multi-state outbreak of H5N1 virus in dairy cows and infections of three dairy workers since March. Funds from the U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority will be used to complete late-stage development and testing of a pre-pandemic mRNA-based vaccine against H5N1 avian influenza. U.S. officials said on a pre
3 min read - WorldReuters
Patients, medics flee south Gaza hospital after evacuation orders, WHO says
GENEVA (Reuters) -Gaza's European Hospital in Khan Younis is virtually empty with staff and patients fleeing the facility after the Israeli army ordered residents in the surrounding areas to evacuate, a World Health Official spokesperson said on Tuesday. Thousands of Palestinians, many of them already displaced multiple times in the more than eight-month conflict, have fled parts of southern Gaza since Monday amid Israeli bombardments. "The hospital staff and the patients decided to already ev
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Pfizer v Moderna COVID vaccine patents battle set to continue after UK ruling
LONDON (Reuters) -Pfizer and Moderna's legal battle over their rival COVID-19 vaccines looks set to continue after London's High Court gave a mixed ruling on two of Moderna's patents, likely prompting a flurry of appeals in the London leg of the litigation. Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech sued Moderna in London in September 2022, seeking to revoke two patents held by Moderna, which hit back days later alleging its patents had been infringed.
2 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Top migraine medication effective for preventing migraines, treating drug-induced headaches is hard to access
A new study shows that FDA-approved oral migraine drug atogepant is effective for relieving difficult-to-treat “medication overuse headaches” that are the result of using too much of other pain relieving medications. Migraines affect nearly one in eight adults in the U.S. Migraines are also the leading cause of disability in adults under 50 years of age. This high number underscores the need for better treatments for people with migraines.
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In some Black communities, the line between barbershop and therapist's office blurs
In Black neighborhoods, barbers have always offered community. Now they're learning to serve as frontline advocates for mental health care
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Are there healthier hot dog options? Can you eat hot dogs in moderation? Answers to your questions about hot dogs and health
Hot dogs get a bad rap. Do they deserve it? And are there healthier options?
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Bird flu hits McDonald's breakfasts in Australia
McDonald's has cut breakfast service timings by 1-1/2 hours, the company said, after a shortage of eggs caused by bird flu outbreaks that have led to the slaughter of about 1.5 million chickens. "Like many retailers, we are carefully managing supply of eggs due to current industry challenges," McDonald's said on Facebook, adding that from Tuesday it would stop serving breakfast at 10:30 a.m. instead of the usual time of midday. Australia is battling outbreaks of several strains of highly patho
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Dengue fever alert issued in Florida Keys after confirmed cases
Health officials have issued an alert in the Florida Keys after two people were confirmed to have dengue fever.
1 min read - BusinessReuters
Blackstone to sell Japan supplement maker Alinamin to MBK for $2.2 billion, source says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Private equity firm Blackstone is nearing a deal to sell Japanese supplement maker Alinamin Pharmaceutical to North Asian buyout fund MBK Partners for 350 billion yen ($2.17 billion), a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. MBK, Blackstone and Alinamin declined to comment. Blackstone had agreed in August 2020 to acquire Alinamin, then a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical, according to an announcement from the private equity firm at the time.
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Woman with sickle cell disease celebrates 80th birthday, defying life expectancy odds by decades
Retired special education teacher Patricia McGill, 80, is among the oldest people in the U.S. with sickle cell disease.
6 min read - HealthYahoo Life
It's never too late to start eating healthy. Your brain will thank you.
How you eat is linked to better brain function, a new study finds.
4 min read - WorldCBS News
Stingray that went viral after mysterious pregnancy has died, aquarium says
Charlotte, a stingray at a North Carolina aquarium, made national news after the discovery she was pregnant even though there were no male stingrays in her tank.
1 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
How to Stop Nightmares From Terrorizing Your Sleep
Nightmares can be extremely distressing but you can learn to overcome them
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High levels of bacteria in water lead to multiple beach closures across the US
Beaches in several states across the country have been closed to swimmers over the last few days due to harmful levels of bacteria in the water. In Massachusetts, at least 37 beaches were closed as of Monday afternoon due to "bacterial exceedance," according to the state's Department of Public Health (MDPH). Many of the beaches tested positive for high levels of a type of fecal bacteria, and beachgoers were warned not to swim or enter the water in those locations to avoid risk of illness, acco
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Why you should eat more whole grains like quinoa, farro and oats
Even if you're being mindful of carbohydrates, here's why should still eat whole grains.
4 min read - HealthWashington Post
Brain-driven prosthesis marks scientific advance for people with amputations
People with leg amputations were able to control their prosthetic limbs with their brains in a significant scientific advance that allows for a smoother gait and enhanced ability to navigate obstacles, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine. By creating a connection between a person’s nervous system and their prosthetic leg, researchers at the K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brigham and Women’s Hospital paved the way
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How do you fix a ‘leaky gut’? Here’s what the latest science says.
Q: I keep hearing about “leaky gut” and the symptoms it causes. What is it exactly? What’s the best way to fix it? A: “Leaky gut” is a colloquial term for increased intestinal permeability - or how easily molecules pass from inside our intestines into our bloodstreams. Some people use the term loosely as a diagnosis, claiming that a leaky gut can cause food sensitivities, bloating, brain fog, acne and fatigue. They even link it to increased frequency of infections or autoimmune conditions.Subscr
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Novel surgery meets bionics in breakthrough for limb amputation
New research shows how the combination of a novel surgery and a bionic prosthetic allows patients with an amputated leg to walk naturally.
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What Is Lymphoma, and Is It Serious?
A Guide to Navigating Lymphatic Cancer
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