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Psychologist becomes first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after fighting in court for years
A Peruvian psychologist who suffered from an incurable disease that weakened her muscles and had her confined to her bed for several years, died by euthanasia, becoming the first person in the country to obtain the right to die with medical assistance.
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Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests
Hospitalized women are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital if they are treated by female doctors, a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found.
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Check out these 5 sustainable beauty products you should add to your routine
Beauty editor Marianne Mychaskiw joins California Live’s Jessica Vilchis to share industry-leading sustainable beauty products that can help reduce your carbon footprint while leveling-up your daily routine.
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Dad, 45, thought he had a pinched nerve in his neck. A rare cancer was to blame
As an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Len Barchanowicz led an active life and had few health problems. His neck pain was due to an orange-sized tumor.
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As bans spread, fluoride in drinking water divides communities across the US
From Oregon to Pennsylvania, hundreds of communities have in recent years either stopped adding fluoride to their water supplies or voted to prevent its addition.
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Which condiment is healthiest? Dietitians share No. 1 pick and ones to avoid
It’s hard to imagine hot dogs, hamburgers and fries without condiments, but they can sneakily add calories, fat, salt and sugar to a meal.
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Many CVS drug plans will cover over-the-counter birth control pill at no cost
The decision by CVS could open the door for more people to prevent unintended pregnancies without a prescription.
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What is eye syphilis? Doctor explains ‘devastating' complication of STD epidemic
As syphilis cases surge in the U.S., few people know the sexually transmitted disease can endanger vision, doctors say.
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PCOS symptoms are still difficult for doctors to diagnose and treat. Here's why
Polycystic ovary syndrome was first identified some 90 years ago, yet there are no FDA-approved drugs to treat the complex hormonal condition.
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Increasingly popular ‘high-functioning' label uses success at work or in school to mask poor mental health, psychologist says
Spiking levels of depression and anxiety during the pandemic raised awareness of the fact that you can be in poor mental health and still excel at work.
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US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert to U.S. doctors Thursday about an increase in cases of one type of invasive meningococcal disease. Most of it is due to a specific strain of bacteria.
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US tuberculosis cases were at the highest level in a decade in 2023
The U.S. saw the most tuberculosis illnesses in a decade in 2023. That’s according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published Thursday. More than 9,600 cases were reported, which is a 16% increase from 2022. Forty states reported an increase, and rates were up among all age groups. Cases declined sharply at...
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Sexually transmitted infection rates have risen sharply among adults 55 and older, CDC data shows
The trend is prompting doctors to call for more discussions with older people about sexual health.
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Missing a doctor's appointment may trigger a ‘no-show' fee of up to $100. Is that fair? Experts weigh in
Missed a doctor’s appointment? You could get hit with a “no-show” fee. Here’s what experts say about the fairness of such charges, and how to avoid them.
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A 6-year-old went into cardiac arrest after he was hit by a baseball. His mom saved his life
“It was hitting me that I’m doing CPR on my son.”
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An ulcerative colitis flare led to dad, 34, receiving colon cancer diagnosis
Even after getting the flare under control, Michael Sheridan’s bowel movements didn’t seem right. It was early onset colon cancer.
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Woman, 25, announces her own death from cancer in final letter: ‘Enjoy the little things'
Her poignant last message, posted by her family on social media, has gone viral.
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What happens if you eat mold? Food safety experts share which types to avoid most
What happens if you accidentally eat moldy food? Experts explain the health effects of eating mold, when to toss moldy food out, and why blue cheese is safe.
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Can intermittent fasting have negative effects? Study finds higher risk of cardiovascular death
Restricting eating to eight or fewer hours a day, a type of intermittent fasting, may raise the risk of dying prematurely from heart disease over the long term, a new study suggests.
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CDC issues alert over rising measles cases in the U.S.
The nation’s health agency on Monday warned doctors about an increase in measles cases that in a little more than three months has equalled all of the U.S. cases from last year.