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Kennedy, in His Own Words: Flu, Diabetes, Autism and More Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee for health secretary, doesn't just hold fringe views on vaccines. We fact-checked five recent statements.
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New Yorkers' Life Expectancy Has Dipped. Officials Want to Change That. New York City officials, intent on increasing residents' life expectancy after a pandemic-era decline from which the city has not fully recovered, released an ambitious plan Tuesday that focuses on reducing deaths from cancer and chronic illnesses.
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FDA aims to tackle berry-linked foodborne illness with new strategy The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rolled out a strategy to help prevent outbreaks of enteric (intestinal) viruses such as hepatitis A and norovirus linked to fresh and frozen berries. "While no enteric virus outbreaks associated with ...
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UK reports another imported clade 1b mpox case In its monthly mpox update today, the World Health Organization (WHO) said clade 1b mpox activity continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, and Uganda, with new travel-related cases continuing to be reported outside the region.
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How Worried Should We Be About a Resurgence of Once-Common Childhood Diseases? After years of holding steady, American vaccination rates against once-common childhood diseases have been dropping. Take a look at the graph above showing the share of United States kindergartners vaccinated against measles, polio and whooping cough ...
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Scientists trial patch to mend failing hearts Damaged hearts could be mended using small "patches" of heart muscle grown in the lab, say scientists writing in Nature. The technology could give new hope to millions of people with advanced heart failure whose treatment options are currently limited, ...
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Kansas faces largest tuberculosis outbreak in US history: Health officials Dr. Syra Madad, an epidemiologist and chief biopreparedness officer at NYC Heath and Hospitals, explains symptoms and how the bacterial infection spreads.
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When Is Tamiflu Worth Taking? Dr. Mahesh Polavarapu, medical director of emergency medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, has mostly seen influenza A this year, a strain that causes more serious illness than influenza B. "If you're getting flu-like symptoms, and you're like, ' ...
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Exclusive: New healthy drink guidelines for kids say no caffeine before age 19 Beverages take up aisles in the supermarket, making them a substantial part of most people's diets. And the type of beverages you choose for your kids makes a difference in their overall health. But the guidance on the most nutritious drinks to give ...
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The truth about cannabis: Researchers from largest study on its effects on the brain have a warning for young adults New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy lifetime cannabis use may harm working memory in young adults. Tegra Stone Nuess—Getty Images.
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New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps A new bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza) outbreak has been discovered in California. The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health.
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When 'Cancer' Gets in the Way of Treatment At the heart of the debate is the common breast cancer diagnosis DCIS, or ductal carcinoma in situ. The phrase, which describes cancer cells confined to the lining of the milk ducts, is somewhat of an oxymoron.
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Novel cardiovascular risk score uses stress test to predict heart disease more accurately A study by Emory cardiovascular researchers has paved the way for the development of a new cardiovascular reactivity risk score that could better identify and improve how quickly high-risk patients under high stress are diagnosed and begin to receive ...
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Alzheimer's Biomarkers Tied to Delayed REM Sleep Delayed rapid eye movement (REM) sleep onset was associated with higher levels of amyloid and tau. · Long REM sleep delays were also linked to lower levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor. · Extended REM sleep latency may disrupt memory consolidation, ...
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Kansas Reports Historic Numbers of Active Tuberculosis Cases The Department is following standard practice in infectious diseases in line with the guidance of the CDC. Local health departments will conduct TB testing for patients identified as possible close contacts at no cost, and those who test positive will be ...
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EU agencies track bird flu virus variants on increasing threat to humans Jan 29 (Reuters) - Two European regulators said on Wednesday they were tracking variants of the bird flu virus due to the threat of the pathogen adapting to spread between humans and triggering future pandemics. The European Centre for Disease ...
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Losing Your Voice? Here's What to Know Spasmodic dysphonia is just one of many conditions that can change the way someone talks. Anything that injures your vocal folds – or affects the tiny muscles around them – can alter your voice.
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CWD invades 2 more Minnesota deer permit areas Two cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild deer have been confirmed in two Minnesota deer permit areas (DPAs) with no previously identified instances of the fatal neurodegenerative disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ...
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How to prevent the spread of tuberculosis, symptoms to know amid the outbreak in Kansas Inactive TB and active TB disease are the two TB-related conditions. Inactive TB is when TB germs live in the body without making a person sick. People with inactive ...
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'Terminal asbestos cancer diagnosis hard to accept' A grandfather says he "didn't react at all" after being told he had a terminal cancer linked to asbestos exposure and a maximum of three years left to live. Chris Debnam, 68, from Sproughton, near Ipswich, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in September, ...
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KC area at 'extremely low risk' of tuberculosis despite outbreak, doctor says. Here's why In 2024, Wyandotte and Johnson Counties had a total of 79 active tuberculosis cases, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Two people died of the airborne illness in the Kansas City area.
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Swedish study reveals gaps in pain management for preterm infants However, existing research on pain in newborns focuses predominantly on isolated procedures rather than providing a broader understanding of pain prevalence and treatment. Moreover, extremely preterm infants remain underrepresented in such studies. A ...
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Calls to end 'harmful' calorie labels on restaurant menus Evidence collected as part of a review found people with eating disorders change their behaviour when presented with calorie-labelled menus and opt for lower calorie dishes.
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Moderate exercise keeps appetite at bay, says research A recent study involving researchers at Murdoch University's Health Futures Institute has revealed that moderate-intensity exercise can significantly influence appetite-related hormones and perceptions in males with obesity.
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Kansas' tuberculosis outbreak among largest in US history: Health officials Kansas is facing one of the largest recorded tuberculosis outbreak in U.S. history, according to local health officials. As of Jan. 24, there have been 67 confirmed cases of active TB including 60 in Wyandotte County and seven in Johnson County, ...
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'We're all in this together': Robertson County faces surge of flu, respiratory illness cases ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas (KRHD) — As the temperatures dip, the number of flu cases and other respiratory illnesses are on the rise throughout Robertson County. EMS calls for flu-related symptoms are up by 15 percent; Local clinics and pharmacies are ...
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Most Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Have Vitamin D Deficiency, Study Suggests The prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies also varied across World Health Organization regions, indicating potential geographic and dietary influences on nutrient status in patients with T2D. The researchers explained that genetic factors, environmental ...
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DPH confirms measles case in Atlanta The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. DPH is working to identify any persons that may have been exposed through contact with the individual between Jan.19-24, 2025 when they ...
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How risky is that pint of beer? Report links alcohol to increased cancer risk The outgoing U.S. surgeon general called for a cancer warning to be added to labels on beer, wine, and spirits. The advisory is a lesson in risk management, says Johns Hopkins cancer expert Otis Brawley.
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Lifestyle choices are driving America's heart disease epidemic, AHA warns In a recent report published in the journal Circulation, the American Heart Association (AHA) released the latest iteration of their annual stroke, heart, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) statistics. Compiled with the United ...
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New brain biomarker identifies pain sensitivity and may predict chronic pain risk Over the years, many studies have proposed different pain biomarkers, including neural oscillatory rhythms, proteins, metabolites, lipids, and neuroimaging markers of mechanistic/structural abnormalities. These biomarkers help clinicians diagnose, prevent, ...
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Prolonged REM sleep latency linked to Alzheimer's disease biomarkers One study reported associations between sleep deprivation and elevated Aβ levels in the brain, especially in the thalamus and hippocampus, which are critical regions involved in AD pathogenesis. Slow-wave sleep (SWS), ...
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ADHD Incidence Increased Among Adults From 2020 to 2023 HealthDay News — There have been recent fluctuations in the incidence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among U.S. adolescents and adults, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in Psychiatric Research & Clinical Practice.
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'Influenza A H3' cases on rise in Bay area, Central Florida TAMPA, Fla. — There has been a spike in flu cases across much of Florida. In the Bay area, Pinellas and Citrus counties specifically are seeing cases rise, according to the Department of Health. In Central Florida, Brevard, Orange, Seminole and Lake ...
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Plump and happy: Study says weight gain can sometimes increase joy Recent research indicates that weight gain may not negatively impact happiness. A study with over 8,800 participants found that life satisfaction remained stable or even increased with higher BMI, challenging common beliefs and highlighting the positive ...
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State Officials Provide Updated Guidance on Suspected Avian Flu Cases Reported Across Massachusetts BOSTON — State environmental and health officials are informing the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, which rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of death in cases of both wild and domestic birds in several ...
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New system uses acoustic waves to separate tumor cells with precision Cancer accounted for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 – almost one in every six deaths globally – according to the World Health Organization. Because the detection of abnormal diseased cellular growth often occurs too late, timely cancer diagnosis ...
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Why Type 2 diabetes patients need more than just blood sugar monitoring As global diabetes rates surge and lifestyle diseases dominate healthcare agendas, uncovering the true scale of this issue has never been more urgent. Emerging evidence indicates that micronutrient deficiencies may disrupt glucose metabolism and insulin ...
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Trial for blood tests to diagnose dementia accepts first participants at Warneford Hospital The Blood Biomarker Challenge research teams will build on recent breakthroughs in dementia blood tests, generating the evidence needed for them to be used in the NHS to improve diagnosis of dementia. The READ-OUT team ...
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The Sly Role Stress Plays in Heart Health: Expert Tips from Montana Cardiologists Many people, both in Great Falls and throughout the rest of the country, ring in the start of the year by coming up with a New Year's resolution. However, sometimes setting a lofty New Year's resolution puts added stress on our lives, especially if we ...
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Trials begin for blood tests to diagnose dementia early A major new study which will use blood tests to help diagnose dementia earlier is underway at NHS clinics. The Real Word Dementia Outcomes (READ-OUT) study will investigate blood tests that have shown promise in research studies but aren't used ...
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Study Finds Therapeutic Vaccine Targeting HPV16 Is Safe and Effective in Eradicating Precancerous Cervical Lesions The investigational therapeutic vaccine Vvax001 was found to be safe and showed preliminary clinical effectiveness in a phase II clinical trial of patients with HPV16-positive grade 3 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. If confirmed in a phase III ...
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: How Essentia Health can screen and protect you Cervical cancer is primarily caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection. Regular screening and vaccination against HPV can significantly reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer. Screening is recommended to ...
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RFK Jr, Dr Oz and weight-loss drugs: A high-price health clash may be looming Trump's nominees for top health jobs agree that Americans need to lose weight, but they disagree on whether they should provide drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy to achieve that aim - especially when those medicines are quite so expensive.
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Health Department Releases Strategy to Address Chronic Disease Chronic Diseases such as Heart Disease, Diabetes and Cancer are the Top Killers of New Yorkers. This Roadmap Supports Citywide Effort Aims to Reduce Deaths From Chronic Diseases by 2030. Strategy Outlines Proposals That Tackle Conditions and Inequities ...
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Updated Heart Disease, Stroke Statistics Presented for 2025 Seth S. Martin, MD, from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, and colleagues present the latest data on clinical heart and circulatory disease conditions and associated outcomes. According to the 2025 ...
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UK-wide study into dementia blood tests recruits first participants The Real Word Dementia Outcomes (READ-OUT) study will investigate blood tests that have shown promise in research studies but aren't used routinely in dementia diagnosis. It will test how accurate and reliable these ...
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PFAS in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Cancer Incidence (HealthDay News) — Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water is associated with cancer incidence, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology.
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Gentle Exercises for Cold Days Staying active during the winter months is important for both physical and mental health, especially for older adults. Shorter days and colder temperatures can lead to decreased activity levels, which may impact your well-being and contribute to ...
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Study shows long-term cannabis use disrupts critical brain processes Among participants, 8.8% reported heavy lifetime cannabis use, which was significantly associated with reduced brain activation during working memory tasks. Key regions affected include the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC), dorsomedial prefrontal ...
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