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Bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, though officials maintain supply is safe
The FDA is waiting on test results on the effects of pasteurization on the virus in cow’s milk, but to date, it’s seen nothing that would change the assessment that commercial milk is safe.
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Man, 110, still drives his car every day, lives on his own
He’s been able to avoid major diseases and has a fit mind and body. “I’ve been very, very, very lucky in my lifetime,” he says.
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As bird flu spreads in the US, is it safe to eat eggs? What to know about the risk to humans
Bird flu has spread to dairy cows in multiple states and one person in Texas. Here’s what to know about transmission, symptoms and food risks.
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‘I'm dying, you're not': Those terminally ill ask more states to legalize physician-assisted death
Lawmakers in at least 12 states are debating bills that would legalize physician-assisted death. The laws would allow terminally ill patients under specified conditions to end their lives with a doctor’s help.
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US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?
There have been 17 times as many U.S. measles cases in the first three months of this year compared with the average number seen in the first three months of the previous three years.
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The psychological impacts of weight loss & language with Dr. Rachel
There’s been a lot of talk about weight loss drugs recently — how they work, who is eligible to use them, side effects & more. However, the psychological impacts of the drugs have not been a large part of that conversation, and it’s an important one. It’s something that Dr. Rachel Goldman, a clinical psychologist out of New York,...
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The psychological impacts of weight loss & language with Dr. Rachel
There’s been a lot of talk about weight loss drugs recently — how they work, who is eligible to use them, side effects & more. However, the psychological impacts of the drugs have not been a large part of that conversation, and it’s an important one. It’s something that Dr. Rachel Goldman, a clinical psychologist out of New York, has...
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Which cooking oil is healthiest? Dietitian shares no. 1 pick and ones to avoid
Cooking oils are a kitchen staple. Which type of oil has the most health benefits? Dietitians share the healthiest oils to cook with and oils to avoid.
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ALS drug will be pulled from US market after study showed patients didn't benefit
Amylyx said last month it was considering pulling its drug Relyvrio after a clinical trial in 600 patients failed to show any improvements in survival or other health measures.
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Lab warns of ‘unsafe levels' of Benzene in common acne products
Dr. Abigail Waldman talks about what to know after Valisure, a Connecticut lab, tested over-the-counter products and found benzene, a cancer-causing agent.
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How to give your kids a brain workout
Dr. Suzanne Barchers talks about daily routines parents can do with their kids to help their brain develop.
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The impact of metabolic health and sleep
We all know a good night’s sleep is important, but did you know sleep and your metabolic heath go hand-in-hand? Registered Dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick explains how the two are connected and why metabolic health is important.
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Doctor shares warning signs after Virginia college athlete sidelined by heart condition
A University of Virginia athlete was recently diagnosed with a heart condition that pose a serious risk to young athletes — but it can also be difficult to detect. Here are the warning signs doctors say you should never ignore.
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Nutrition is often misunderstood. Let's debunk some food myths
A new study finds that nutrition is often a misunderstood topic. Author Dave Asprey, creator of the Bulletproof Diet, helps clear up the confusion.
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‘It's surreal': North Texas doctor returns from Gaza medical mission
A North Texas doctor shares his memories after returning home from a Gaza medical mission.
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Mass. seeks to end disparities that endanger Black women in pregnancy
The first-ever assistant health commissioner in Massachusetts with the word “equity” in the job title has put a priority on eliminating racial disparities in maternal health. Black women in the state are more than twice as likely to suffer severe health complications during pregnancy when compared to white women — and recently, the disparity has widened. “There is something profoundly…
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Lawsuit alleges New York doctor died of allergic reaction after eating at Disney World restaurant
The husband of a New York doctor accuses Disney World and a restaurant where she ate of negligence in a lawsuit alleging that she died of an allergic reaction.
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HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, known for her inspirational talks as a young child, dies at 39
A prominent HIV/AIDS activist known for her inspirational talks in the 1990s as a young child to reduce the stigma surrounding the virus she was born with has died.
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NBA champion, ‘Survivor' contestant Scot Pollard receives heart transplant
NBA champion and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard has had a heart transplant, his wife said on social media on Friday night.
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First death from ‘Alaskapox' identified as elderly Alaska man
Alaska state health officials say an elderly man has died from Alaskapox. It’s the first known fatality from the recently discovered virus.