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Should You 'Lean Into' Your Chronic Pain to Relieve It? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with researcher and clinical therapist Dr. Eric Garland to explore how mindfulness meditation can be as effective as opioids in treating chronic pain – without any of the side effects. They break ...
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Japanese walking, protein tips and wildfire smoke: The week in Well+Being A person standing in front of a body of water. (Illustration by Abbey Lossing/For The Washington Post).
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8 babies spared from potentially deadly inherited diseases through new IVF 'mitochondrial donation' trial A groundbreaking trial in the U.K. has released data on eight babies born through a special IVF procedure to lower their risk of mitochondrial DNA disease. Comments ( 0 ) ( ). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
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Study of 1.2 Million Children Finds No Link Between Vaccines and Autism A large new study by Danish researchers found no definitive link between aluminum used in vaccines and autism risk. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. has called the ingredient "neurotoxic" and announced earlier this year that the CDC would investigate the link ...
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Mozambique reports its first mpox cases of the year as infections rise in parts of Africa Mozambique last week confirmed its first mpox cases of the year, bringing the number of African nations reporting outbreaks to 24. Meanwhile, one of the top officials from the Africa Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (Africa CDC) today ...
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AI Can Spot Lurking Heart Condition A 2025 analysis by researchers at Mayo Clinic found an overall prevalence of cardiac amyloidosis of 1.25% among more than 30,000 people who received an echocardiogram, with a greater incidence in people aged 80-89 years than among those aged 60-69.
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What's the Best Age to Start Building Healthy Habits to Boost Longevity? An Expert Explains Maximizing our "healthspan," or the number of years we live in good health and disease-free, is just as important as maximizing our lifespan, according to Dr. Eric Topol, cardiologist and longevity scientist at the Scripps Research Institute.
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Colorado man fights to survive severe case of West Nile Virus James Martinez, an Adams County resident, is in the ICU at North Suburban Medical Center with one of the most severe forms of West Nile Virus — a disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes and more commonly associated with mild, flu-like symptoms.
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Louisiana upholds its HIV exposure law as other states change or repeal theirs After an ex-girlfriend accused Robert Smith of a felony called "intentional exposure to HIV," he accepted a plea deal to spend six months in prison without realizing the conviction would also land him on the sex offender registry.
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People's Pharmacy | Should doctors prescribe exercise for cancer patients? Do you know anyone who has had a heart attack? That used to be a life-and-death crisis. These days, though, medical intervention is often able to open the clogged coronary artery and restore blood flow to the heart. Once the immediate emergency has ...
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Your health insurance premiums could soon go up 15 percent — or more We just got a preview of the likely consequences of the "big, beautiful bill" passed by Republicans in Congress and signed by President Donald Trump: Premiums on the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplaces are on track to increase 15 percent on ...
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First human cases of West Nile virus in Colorado detected in Adams County Denver7 reported earlier this month that health officials detected the virus in mosquitoes in Weld and Boulder Counties. Here's how to protect yourself. Prev Next. Larimer County health officials announced Monday that a sample of the mosquito ...
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Certain Factors May Predict Weight Fluctuations After GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Treatment (HealthDay News) — For adults with overweight or obesity, certain factors might influence weight loss after taking glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), according to a study published online July 9 in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.
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CDC Says COVID-19 Cases Rising in 25 States Health experts had been watching for a possible summer spike, as new versions of the virus spread across the country. A recent CDC analysis shows that COVID now seems to follow a twice-a-year ...
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Person dies from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida The agency said the Bay County death now brings the number to four deaths involving the flesh-eating bacterium in the state. Broward, Hillsborough and St. Johns counties have reported previous bacterial exposures.
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The 2025 United States Measles Crisis: When Vaccine Hesitancy Meets Reality On 30 May 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 1,088 confirmed measles cases across 33 jurisdictions, including the first measles-related deaths recorded in the country since 2015 [4].
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Lenacapavir and cabotegravir PrEP supported for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding Both drugs showed minimal transfer to infants through breast milk and no increase in adverse pregnancy or birth outcomes, supporting their use as convenient HIV prevention options for pregnant and lactating people at risk of HIV. In ...
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Few Discontinuation Symptoms Reported After Stopping Antidepressants HealthDay News — Most individuals do not go through severe withdrawal after discontinuing antidepressants, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry. Michail Kalfas, from King's College London, and colleagues conducted a systematic review and ...
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Study recommends ondansetron for children with gastroenteritis-induced vomiting at home Dr. Stephen Freedman, MD, a pediatric ED physician, led a national study to evaluate if sending children who present for care with frequent vomiting from an acute intestinal infection are better off when provided with an anti-vomiting medication to take, ...
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What Older Adults Need to Know About a New HIV Medication In clinical trials, however, lenacapavir — which has been FDA-approved since 2022 to treat certain types of HIV infections — was found to be more effective at HIV prevention than a daily PrEP pill. Results ...
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Democratic Republic of Congo: In the shadow of conflict, MSF teams are chasing disease outbreaks These outbreaks are occurring at a time of escalating violence and insecurity in the country, while fears of how recent cuts to international humanitarian assistance will impact the situation continue to grow. Resources to contain these epidemics are ...
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4 dead as Florida health officials warn of flesh-eating bacteria HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Florida health officials are warning residents after a flesh-eating bacteria has already killed four people, including one in the Tampa Bay area. The Florida Department of Health is reporting that there have been deaths in ...
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Study identifies SDR42E1's role in vitamin D pathway "Here we show that blocking or inhibiting SDR42E1 may selectively stop the growth of cancer cells," said Dr Georges Nemer, a professor and associate dean for research at the University of College of Health and Life Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University ...
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One person is dead in Bay County from flesh-eating bacteria BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - One person has died in Bay County due to a flesh-eating bacterium named Vibrio Vulnificus. The Florida Department of Health announced that this year, there have been 11 total cases in Florida and a total of 4 deaths in ...
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'Life-or-death' issue: How one tool is identifying false health claims on social media While the project launched in 2022, development is ongoing. The tool has been used to explore false claims about the war between Russia and Ukraine, and its current focus is on vaccine hesitancy and misinformation related to fluoride, heatwaves and diet.
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Kent County confirms mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus in 3 zip codes "These detections are a reminder that local mosquitoes are active and capable of spreading illness," said Brendan Earl, Supervising Sanitarian at KCHD. Their routine mosquito surveillance found the disease in 49507 ( ...
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Why your next cervical screening could be a 'completely different experience' A female doctor in a white medical coat consulting a woman. Cervical screening checks for HPV, an infection which can cause cervical cancer. (Adobe Stock).
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ER doctors treating kids with acute vomiting can send them home with fewer meds: Study For emergency doctors figuring out how much medication to discharge a child with after they visit the hospital for acute vomiting, a new University of Calgary study has found that less may be more. Calgary Herald.
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Parkinson's May Be Detected up to Seven Years Earlier With Simple Skin Swab Can Parkinson's disease (PD) be detected before symptoms start, from just a skin swab? A new study from the University of Manchester found that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in skin sebum can help identify PD up to seven years before motor symptoms ...
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Fatty Liver In Women: Causes & Signs To Watch Out For Known medically as hepatic steatosis, fatty liver occurs when excess fat builds up in the liver, which can lead to inflammation, scarring, and even liver failure if left unchecked. Women especially postmenopausal or those with ...
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New organ recovery technique could make more heart transplants available Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have developed a groundbreaking new method for the recovery of hearts from deceased organ donors after circulatory death (DCD). The method, rapid recovery with extended ultra-oxygenated preservation ( ...
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Gastrointestinal cancers are rising dramatically in people under 50 Some researchers suspect the trend has to do with obesity and diet. Others point to changes in the gut microbiome. Dr. John Gaetano performs a colonoscopy on Mike Lowe in a hospital room. Dr. John Gaetano performs a colonoscopy on Mike Lowe, 45, ...
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South Africa rolls out mpox vaccination program to curb spread JOHANNESBURG, July 17 (Xinhua) -- As more laboratory-confirmed mpox cases continue to be detected in South Africa, the National Department of Health has announced plans to commence vaccination to curb the spread of the disease.
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Varying Associations ID'd Between Hormone Therapy, Young-Onset Breast Cancer The hazard ratio was not significant for ever use of estrogen plus progestin hormone therapy and young-onset breast cancer, but positive associations were seen for long-term use and use among women without hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy (hazard ...
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Children growing up without parents are 70% more likely not to have received a single vaccine Orphans and children with absent parents are at significantly higher risk of missing out on routine immunisation, a new study has found. 17 July 2025; 5 min read; by Joelle Ducharme; Republish this article ...
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People in the Middle Ages Spread Wellness Trends Like We Do Today on TikTok Most of us wouldn't consider the Middle Ages the epitome of medical sophistication, thanks to our perception of their barbaric and (from a modern perspective) ridiculous strategies for helping the ill. But against all prejudices, medieval medicine was ...
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These Low-Key Exercises Could Help You Sleep Better Most physical activity is likely to improve sleep — the key is to develop a plan that's right for you. Experts say cognitive behavioral therapy is still the gold-standard treatment for chronic insomnia, but exercise ...
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West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes found St. Louis County LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The summer's first mosquito samples collected by the St. Louis County Department of Public Health (DPH) tested positive for the West Nile virus. The mosquitoes were taken from sites ...
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Global health update: July 17, 2025 Biweekly global health update from Hannah Johnson, Senior Program Manager of Global Policy at the George W. Bush Institute. Global health leaders, physicians, scientists, and advocates are in Kigali, Rwanda this week for the 13th International AIDS ...
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New study reveals the best walking pace for a long, healthy life Walking slightly faster than usual could significantly improve the health of older adults, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Chicago. Specifically, scientists found that adults who were frail or at risk of being frail could ...
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Early-Onset Gastrointestinal Cancers: A Review Nonmodifiable risk factors include family history, hereditary syndromes (eg, Lynch syndrome), and inflammatory bowel disease for patients with early-onset CRC. Approximately 15% to 30% of early-onset GI cancers have pathogenic germline variants in genes ...
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Contaminated chicken: Officials urge caution over call for action New analysis released by the Public Health Communication Centre (PHCC) on Thursday shows hospitalisation rates for campylobacter infection have increased by almost 70% in 17 years. The study found contaminated fresh chicken meat remained the dominant ...
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A gut microbiota metabolite linked to atherosclerosis could revolutionise diagnosis and treatment Cardiovascular disease remains the world's leading cause of death, and often originates in atherosclerosis, a chronic condition in which inflammation and fat deposits cause arteries to harden and narrow. Although clinical practice already targets ...
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Why Do Headaches Feel So Different From Other Kinds of Pain? Excruciating migraines and cluster attacks seem to collapse the sense of separation between body and self. Visual: iStock/Getty Images Plus. By Tom Zeller Jr. 07.18.2025. Print. During the week between two experimental infusions at the Danish Headache ...
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GI Cancers Are on the Rise, With Colorectal Cancer Leading the Trend Early-onset gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are rising globally and have become the fastest-growing category of early-onset cancer in the United States, outpacing breast cancer. According to two recent literature reviews led by researchers at Dana-Farber ...
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Drinking Black Coffee Every Morning May Help You Live Longer A new study has found that drinking one to three cups of black caffeinated coffee per day is linked to a lower risk of death from all causes and death from cardiovascular disease, but adding sugar and saturated fat in large amounts may eliminate these ...
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Confirmed case of measles prompts public alert to potential exposures in High Prairie Measles is an extremely contagious disease and the virus spreads easily through the air. Symptoms of measles include: Fever of 38.3° C or higher; and; Cough, runny nose and/or ...
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Affordable Care Act premiums will increase by a median of 15% in 2026, KFF says Premiums for the health insurance marketplace are expected to rise by a median of 15% in 2026, according to an analysis from KFF released Friday. It would be the largest premium increase for the program since 2018.
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FDA authorization of Juul menthol e-cigarettes raises concerns about youth tobacco use WASHINGTON D.C., July 17, 2025 — Nancy Brown, chief executive of the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, released the following statement in response to news reports of the Food and Drug Administration's ...
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World Hepatitis Day 2025: Let's Break It Down WHO urges policy-makers and health authorities to simplify, scale up and integrate hepatitis services – vaccination, safe injection practices, harm reduction and especially testing and treatment – into national health systems. We must ...
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