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CDC: Recalled EzriCare and other eyedrops linked to more deaths, …

Web1 day ago · As many as 37 patients were linked to four health care facility outbreaks, the CDC reported. This particular drug-resistant strain of the bacteria had never been seen …

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U.S. plans major revamp of troubled organ transplant system

Web1 day ago · March 22, 2023, 9:57 AM PDT / Updated March 22, 2023, 10:55 AM PDT. By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. The federal government Wednesday outlined a plan to revamp the …

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Sugary or fatty snacks change your brain activity to make you like …

WebThe researchers concluded that fatty, sugary snacks activate the brain’s dopamine system, which gives people a feeling of motivation or reward. “Let’s say a new …

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Deadly fungal infection spreading at an alarming rate, CDC says

WebThe number of infections increased by 59%, to 756, from 2019 to 2020 and then by an additional 95%, to 1,471, in 2021. The researchers also found that the …

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What's your current risk of getting long Covid

WebShe hypothesized that the overall risk for vaccinated people today could be around 5% to 10%. Kaushal, too, said her "gut sense is that we're closer to 5%." Saydah …

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Norovirus is spiking: Symptoms to watch for and how to prevent it

WebThe CDC tracks norovirus outbreaks via a network of 14 state health departments. Despite the upward trend, the agency said the numbers of cases and …

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Hormonal birth control methods raise breast cancer risk, study …

WebThe same is true of IUDs, new research shows. Women who use hormonal birth control methods, whether they include one hormone or a combination of two, face a …

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Insulin costs: Novo Nordisk to lower list price for insulin products

WebNovo Nordisk will lower the U.S. list price of some of its insulin products by up to 75%, the Danish drugmaker said Tuesday. The change — which will take effect on …

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Grindr joins major public health push to distribute free at-home …

WebMarch 21, 2023, 10:01 AM PDT. By Jay Valle. The world’s most popular gay dating app, Grindr, is participating in a nationwide effort to distribute free at-home HIV …

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These are the fake health news that went viral in 2019

WebAn NBC News analysis raises concerns about just what information people might have found in 2019. The most viral health misinformation in 2019 was on the …

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Some workers at U.S. hospital giant HCA say it puts profits above

WebHCA is a health care juggernaut, employing 284,000 people in 182 hospitals and 125 surgery centers across the country and in the U.K. Operating in 20 U.S. states, …

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What’s behind the sadness among teen girls

WebThe report, published Feb. 13, was the product of the CDC’s 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, a biennial effort to collect data about high schoolers’ health …

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Covid benefits to end: How costs will go up after emergency

WebJan. 31, 2023, 4:23 PM PST. By Aria Bendix. Covid tests and treatments may no longer be free to all after the federal government's emergency declarations end in …

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Idaho hospital closes its maternity ward, citing the state’s ‘political

WebBy Danielle Campomoar, TODAY. A hospital in northern Idaho is ending labor and delivery services, citing staffing issues and the state’s “legal and political …

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Biggest health risks of overturning Roe v. Wade abortion decision

WebA 2017 U.K. study looked specifically at the mental health impacts of unplanned motherhood on women with partners and found that nine months after birth, …

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Long Covid treatment can lead to debt after insurance denies claims

WebLong Covid patients face medical debt after insurance denies claims. Millions in the U.S. are out of work because of severe long Covid symptoms, and many are …

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Are some immune to Covid

WebScientists are trying to determine if some people have rare genetic variants that make them resistant to SARS-CoV-2 infection, a finding that could lead to better …

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'Ted Lasso' cast visits White House to talk about mental health

WebJason Sudeikis speaks alongside fellow castmates from "Ted Lasso" at the White House on Monday. Saul Loeb / AFP - Getty Images. After Sudeikis finished his …

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Sen. Fetterman 'will be back soon' from hospitalization for clinical

WebSen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., is "well on his way to recovery," his chief of staff tweeted along with photos of the senator at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

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Utah Gov. signs parental consent laws for minor social media use

Web12 hours ago · Mental health issues among young people have been labeled a crisis, with particular concerns about the mental health of young women. Social media companies …

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Major hospital system hit with cyberattack, potentially largest in …

WebBy Kevin Collier. A major hospital chain has been hit by what appears to be one of the largest medical cyberattacks in United States history. Computer systems for …

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Live television scare as CBS Los Angeles meteorologist faints and

Web02:25. March 19, 2023, 7:08 AM PDT. By Mirna Alsharif. It was a harrowing moment of live television Saturday when a CBS Los Angeles meteorologist fainted and …

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