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US pediatricians group reverses decades-old ban on breastfeeding for those with HIV
A top U.S. pediatricians’ group is making a sharp policy change about breastfeeding by people with HIV.
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Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips
Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever. Here’s a look at what’s expected this year and how you can protect yourself.
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New menopause drugs treat hot flashes, but women may face insurance hurdles
New drugs to treat debilitating menopause symptoms — namely hot flashes — are finally on the market or are in development. But doctors say insurance companies either won’t pay for them or make women try and fail with other, perhaps less effective, drugs before they do.
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Orange County doctor provides life-changing cleft palate surgeries in Vietnam
How Project Vietnam Foundation changes young lives. Lynette Romero reports for Today in LA on Thursday May 9, 2024.
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A subset of Alzheimer's cases may be caused by two copies of a single gene, new research shows
A gene called APOE4 has long been considered a key risk factor. But new research says if people inherit two copies of that gene, it’s not just a risk — it appears to be the underlying cause.
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Pregnancy-related deaths are dropping. Here's why doctors aren't satisfied.
The number of women dying while pregnant is returning to pre-pandemic levels following a worrisome 2021 spike, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.
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Should you try oil pulling to boost your oral health? Dentists explain benefits and side effects
Oil pulling is a centuries-old technique that’s trending on social media for its dental health benefits. Experts explain how it works and what the science says.
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Senate launches investigation into high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy in the U.S.
Before insurance, Novo Nordisk charges about $1,000 per month for Ozempic in the United States. In Germany, the company charges $59 per month for the same drug.
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Doctors combine a pig kidney transplant and a heart device in a bid to extend woman's life
A New Jersey woman who was near death has received a transplanted pig kidney, part of a dramatic pair of surgeries that also stabilized her failing heart. Doctors at NYU Langone Health say 54-year-old Lisa Pisano is recovering well.
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Meet the women who pioneered the development of IVF
These are the women who played a role in the development of IVF, from Miriam Menkin in the 1930s to Georgeanna Seegar Jones in the late 70s and 80s.
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FDA faces backlash over approval of genetic test for opioid addiction risk
In a letter to the agency, a group of experts called on the commissioner to revoke its approval, saying the test doesn’t work.
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How the brain chooses which memories are important enough to save and which to let fade away
New research reveals why certain events remain clear in our minds and suggests ways to improve the likelihood of lasting memories.
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Woman, 36, shares what awake brain surgery is like — and why Taylor Swift played a role
While undergoing awake brain surgery, 36-year-old mother Selena Campione sang her and her daughters’ favorite Taylor Swift songs to get through the procedure.
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Novo Nordisk's $1,000 diabetes drug Ozempic can be made for less than $5 a month, study suggests
Researchers found Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic could be manufactured for an estimated 89 cents to $4.73 for a month’s supply, figures that include a profit margin.
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Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic following a spike in dengue cases
Puerto Rico’s health secretary declared an epidemic on Monday following a spike in dengue cases.
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Rare disorder causes man to see ‘demonic' faces
The condition causes faces to appear distorted. “My first thought was I woke up in a demon world,” the patient said
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A new type of bacteria was found in 50% of colon cancers. Many were aggressive cases
Scientists discovered that a common type of bacteria has two distinct subspecies. One of them shields tumor cells from cancer treatment.
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In a warming world, children's allergies are getting worse. Here's what parents should know
Allergy season is getting longer and more intense as the planet warms. What can parents do to protect their children?
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A Navy SEAL was convinced exposure to blasts damaged his brain, so he donated it to prove it
Before he ended his life, Ryan Larkin made his family promise to donate his brain to science.
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In two early trials, blood cancer treatment appears promising for deadly brain tumor
A modified version of CAR-T therapy, which is used to treat leukemia and lymphoma, was found to be safe in two small, early clinical trials.