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Louisiana set to reclassify abortion pills as controlled, dangerous substances − here’s what that means
The legislation would make it illegal to possess 2 types of abortion pills without a prescription.
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HealthNBC News
How a Texas hospital is fighting a condition that kills pregnant women
University Hospital in San Antonio has established itself as one of the top medical centers treating placenta accreta spectrum thanks in part to its innovative blood program.
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What to know about the blood test to detect colon cancer recommended by an FDA panel
A blood test to screen for colorectal cancer is one step closer to receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An FDA advisory panel -- the Medical Devices Advisory Committee -- recommended FDA approval of the Shield blood test on Thursday night, finding it to be safe and effective and that the benefits of use outweighed potential risks. Guardant Health, the company that makes Shield, is seeking FDA premarket approval for the test to screen for colorectal cancer among people
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Kansas clinic temporarily halts abortions after leadership shakeup
A Kansas women's health clinic that has often served as an epicenter of conflict over abortion rights has temporarily stopped offering the procedure, exasperating a strain on services in one of the few states in the region still allowing abortions. The move this week at the Trust Women clinic in Wichita followed a leadership shakeup that was outlined in an article published Thursday by the reproductive rights-focused publication Rewire News Group. Trust Women's board acknowledged what it descr
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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 (May 23)
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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HealthYahoo Life
Ex-Train rocker died after slipping in the shower. Here's why bathrooms are hazardous places.
Why are bathrooms uniquely dangerous? Here's what experts say about the fall that led to Train musician Charlie Colin's death.
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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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US restricts import of certain poultry from Australian state on bird flu concerns
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said on Friday the restrictions from May 22 will continue until further notice. Unprocessed avian products and byproducts originating from or transiting the State of Victoria will not be permitted to enter the United States, the U.S. department said.
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Taylor Swift's posture-correcting bra costs $185. A posture historian shares why she's skeptical of 'one-size-fits-all' solutions.
Beth Linker, author of "Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America," says one-step posture-fixing products aren't the best solution
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BusinessReuters
US FDA panel votes against Novo Nordisk's weekly insulin in type 1 diabetes patients
Novo is aiming to be the first to hit the market with a weekly insulin product, offering an alternative for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who now depend on multiple daily injections. "I'm concerned that approving (insulin) icodec for use at this point with inadequate data might be a disincentive for further trials, which I think are needed in order to use it safely in type one diabetics," said Cecilia Low Wang, the panel chairperson.
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USABC News
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to temporarily transfer duties as he undergoes medical procedure
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will undergo what the Pentagon is describing as "a scheduled, elective and minimally invasive follow-up non-surgical procedure related to his previously reported bladder issue" on Friday night that will lead him to temporarily transfer his authorities to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks. Austin will undergo the procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, said Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon's top spokesman, who announced the procedure in
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CelebrityNBC News
Brittany Mahomes gives health update months after fracturing her back
Brittany Mahomes, the wife of NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, said she’s fully recovered after fracturing her back in March.
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HealthABC News
CDC preparing for 'possibility of increased risk to human health' from bird flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a summary on Friday that it is preparing for the "possibility of increased risk to human health" from bird flu following an outbreak among dairy cows and two confirmed human cases. Federal and state public health officials said in late March they were investigating an illness among primarily older dairy cows in Kansas, New Mexico and Texas and causing symptoms including decreased lactation and low appetite. The first case was confirmed in
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HealthVerywell Health
How to Sleep Better in Hot Weather, According to Sleep Experts
Hot weather can make it hard to sleep well, so we asked a few sleep experts to share their tips for sleeping better in the summer.
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BusinessCBS News
Frontier CEO claims passengers are abusing wheelchair services
The airline wants passengers who try to cheat the system to be held accountable.
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USUSA TODAY
Ex-prosecutor Marilyn Mosby sentenced in scheme using COVID funds to buy Florida condo
Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to 12 months of house arrest, 100 hours of community service and 3 years of supervised release by a U.S. District Judge.
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HealthReuters
Novo Nordisk's Ozempic slows diabetic kidney disease progression in trial
Novo Nordisk's Ozempic slowed the worsening of kidney dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes and lowered the risk of kidney failure, heart problems, stroke and death, according to detailed results from a late-stage trial presented on Friday. The company in March reported that the diabetes drug known chemically as semaglutide cut the combined risk of kidney complications and cardiovascular events by 24% over the next 3.4 years in patients who received weekly 1-milligram injections compared
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Explainer-What are the FLiRT COVID variants and are they more contagious?
The moniker FLiRT is an acronym for the locations of the mutations the variants share on the virus' spike protein. HOW ARE THE FLIRT VARIANTS DIFFERENT FROM PREVIOUS VARIANTS? The FLiRT variants, which also include KP.2's "parental" lineage JN.1, have three key mutations on their spike protein that could help them evade antibodies, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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HealthGood Morning America
Clues from bird flu's ground zero on dairy farms in the Texas panhandle
This is a KFF Health News story. In early February, dairy farmers in the Texas Panhandle began to notice sick cattle. The buzz soon reached Darren Turley, executive director of the Texas Association of Dairymen: "They said there is something moving from herd to herd."
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WorldGood Morning America
5 years after dramatic rescue, hiker reflects on being lost in Hawaii forest for 17 days
Lost for 17 days in a Hawaii forest reserve, most of it with a broken leg and burns to her feet so severe they almost required amputation, Amanda Eller held out hope someone was coming to rescue her. Now, five years after her dramatic rescue from Maui's Makawao Forest Reserve, Eller told ABC News she's continuing to heal from what was a traumatic, life-changing experience. "Nothing has been the same since," Eller, 40, said.
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HealthYahoo Life
Ready for summer grilling? Follow these food safety precautions first.
Grilling can make some delicious dishes, but it also comes with potential health risks, including food poisoning. Here's how to grill safely.
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WorldAssociated Press
Extreme weather. A lack of lifesaving vaccines. Africa's cholera crisis is worse than ever
Extreme weather events have hit parts of Africa relentlessly in the last three years, with tropical storms, floods and drought causing crises of hunger and displacement. In southern and East Africa, more than 6,000 people have died and nearly 350,000 cases have been reported since a series of cholera outbreaks began in late 2021. Malawi and Zambia have had their worst outbreaks on record.
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Demi Moore, Cher and more stars raise money for AIDS research at amfAR gala near Cannes
Some of the biggest stars in the French Rivera for the Cannes Film Festival made appearances at the 30th annual amfAR gala to raise money for AIDS research. Demi Moore, whose film “The Substance” caused a stir at Cannes, hosted this year's gala, a role launched by Elizabeth Taylor in 1993. The red carpet at the exclusive Hôtel du Cap, Eden Roc, was awash with models, actors, singers and fashion designers as well as plenty of festival movers and shakers, who paid thousands of euros for a table
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HealthYahoo Life
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is optimizing his brain health. Here are his 5 tips for improving yours.
After undergoing high-tech testing, Gupta's neurologist recommended some simple lifestyle changes to keep his brain healthy and reduce Alzheimer's disease risk.
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HealthCBS News
Cannabis is in and alcohol is out. Is Gen Z driving the change?
Daily marijuana users now outnumber daily drinkers for the first time ever, according to a new report.
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HealthNBC News
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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USABC News
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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HealthReuters
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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HealthGood Morning America
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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HealthYahoo Life
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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BusinessReuters
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.
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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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HealthYahoo Life
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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HealthUSA TODAY
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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HealthYahoo Life
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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HealthGood Morning America
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
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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."
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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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HealthVerywell Health
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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WorldReuters
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
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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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USAssociated Press
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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USAssociated Press
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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