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Patient stories, provider advice mark invasive lobular breast cancer awareness event Fred Hutch breast radiologist Dr. Diana Lam spoke on lobular breast cancer's imaging issues during a Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day event held at Fred Hutch on October 15, 2025. Photo by Connor O'Shaughnessy / Fred Hutch News Service.
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The mysterious rise of cancer among young adults in the Corn Belt WINTERSET, Iowa — Mackenzie Dryden's happiest childhood memories are of running barefoot through the sunlit corn fields of her hometown. But when she was diagnosed with cancer 2½ years ago at 18 years old, a disturbing thought began to take hold.
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A sweeping study found thousands of stillbirths occur without clear warning signs 1 in every 95 births in areas with higher proportions of Black families compared with White families. Stillbirth risk factors in the U.S..
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Are We Slipping Back on Tuberculosis Control? The new definition of pre-XDR-TB is as follows: TB caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains that fulfil the definition of multidrug-resistant and rifampicin-resistant TB (MDR/RR-TB) and which are also resistant to any fluoroquinolone and are also ...
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Skip short strolls – a longer daily walk is better for your heart, says study Walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal, it says. That's about 1,500 steps in a row, which gives your heart a good workout. Many people aim for 10,000 steps a day, ...
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Canada poised to lose measles elimination status, a possible harbinger of more disease outbreaks Summary. Canada has more measles cases than the United States; Outbreak of virus has lasted a year in the country; Public health experts fear slipping vaccination rates will lead to other resurgent, preventable diseases.
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Fatty Snacks in Winter May Trick the Body into Packing on the Pounds Next time you're tempted to raid the pantry for snacks loaded with saturated fat — especially in winter — you might want to consider that the result could be cravings for more high-calorie nibbles. That's because, from the body's perspective, ...
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Weight loss drugs are bringing down the country's obesity rate, a survey shows A woman is shown from the back. She's wearing workout clothes and is carrying a. More people are using injectable drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to control their weight, and the United ...
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The obesity rate in the US has declined. Are GLP-1s responsible? There are an estimated 7.6 million fewer obese adults today compared with three years ago, new research shows, and injectable weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may be a contributing factor. The U.S. adult obesity rate, calculated as having a ...
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Invasive species of disease-carrying mosquito continues to spread in Northern California Aedes aegypti -- known for its capability to transmit diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and Zika -- were detected in San Jose near Kelley Park, the County of Santa Clara Vector Control District announced on Friday.
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Researchers identify tipping point that leads to rapid sleep onset In the new study, researchers demonstrated that the human brain falls asleep abruptly, rather than gradually, with a "tipping point" marking the transition from wakefulness into sleep. They were then able to predict the momentary progression into sleep ...
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Bird flu is popping up this fall in Wisconsin. Here's what to know about avian influenza. MADISON – Wisconsin has experienced several outbreaks of avian influenza this fall as wild birds have begun their migration out of the state for the winter. The virus is highly contagious for birds, and the state is working to prevent outbreaks and ...
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Texas attorney general sues Tylenol makers, claiming links to autism (CNN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the companies Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, claiming that they "deceptively" marketed Tylenol to pregnant mothers and that the medication is tied to an increased risk of autism.
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Bird flu confirmed after swan deaths reported Getty Images A white adult swan flaps its wings in a body of water, the Getty Images. Defra reported that avian flu was found to be present in four mute swans.
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Should I get a flu shot? What experts say about flu, COVID vaccines Flu season lasts into the spring, usually slowing in May, the Cleveland Clinic said. Influenza viruses can spread year-round. Different strains of the virus become more common each year, so an updated vaccination helps prevent the variety that is most ...
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New Jersey officials warn of potential measles exposure at Newark Airport NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- Officials are alerting residents about someone who visited New Jersey while in the infectious stage of measles. The New Jersey Health Department says the person passed through Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal B on ...
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Avian Flu detected on more Minnesota turkey farms Over the weekend the US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported more detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial and backyard poultry flocks. Notably, two large commercial turkey ...
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Could changes in eye sight and hearing mean a risk of dementia? Dementia is a term used to describe a group of conditions that cause a gradual decline in thinking abilities. This decline typically unfolds in stages. Research shows that brain changes connected to dementia could start up to 20 years before symptoms like ...
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Doctors muffled as Florida moves to end decades of childhood vaccination mandates History shows that mandates increase the use of vaccines. Lower vaccination rates will mean increased rates of diseases like measles, hepatitis, meningitis, and pneumonia — and even the return of diphtheria and polio. Many of ...
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Scientists May Have Found the Incredible Way to Reverse Blindness Here's what you'll learn when you read this story: Geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration, leaves almost five million people around the world nearly blind. A new clinical study provides a possible solution that ...
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Weekly Wellness: How to stay healthy during cold and flu season "The cold and the flu are two separate viruses," said Brickley Biondi, a certified physician assistant with UCHealth Primary Care – Steamboat Springs. "Good, basic hygiene like washing your hands and wearing a mask if you are ill can help prevent the ...
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Eight ways to boost your brain Basic as it sounds, take measures to avoid bashing your head. Bike helmets may seem like a faff, but just buckle up, says Dr Sabine Donnai, a physician and founder of Viavi, a health clinic that offers brain mapping and cognitive tests.
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Hidden toxins in vapes can harm lung cells A new study has found that two toxic chemicals can form when the main ingredient in most e-cigarette fluids is heated, and that these compounds can harm human lung cells. The researchers characterized the toxicity of methylglyoxal and acetaldehyde, ...
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E. coli in retail meat linked to thousands of urinary infections Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are prevalent worldwide and mainly caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli). In some cases, this bacterium may be acquired through consuming meat from infected animals, the zoonotic route.
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What's safe? How do we know? The anxiety of pregnancy in America. The way the government talks about pregnancy has transformed, putting choices about medications, vaccines and care under heightened scrutiny. A digital collage combining an ultrasound, pills, a syringe, ...
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What influencers got wrong about a new study on estrogen and perimenopause Influencers are breathlessly declaring that estrogen during perimenopause has been proved to dramatically reduce the risk of breast cancer. But, of course, the reality is more complex. Here's what we actually know. A new retrospective study looked at ...
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Halloween 2025: 5 sugary treats to avoid, especially for children Swap with: Instead of opting for large bars, choose fun-size dark chocolate bars (smaller portion size helps control sugar), or small cardboard boxes of raisins plus a cheese stick for protein and sweetness.
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Body clocks matter for heart health Disruptions to circadian rhythms, the body's internal clock, are strongly associated with increased risk of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Factors such as rotating schedules or shift work, irregular sleep and meal ...
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Scientists uncover how the brain falls asleep The findings, published in Nature Neuroscience, could be used to develop new ways to diagnose and treat sleep disorders, such as insomnia, and as a marker of brain health in the context of ageing and neurodegenerative disease, and even to improve how we ...
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When it comes to walking for health, longer is better, study suggests Adults who logged fewer than 5,000 steps a day saw the greatest health benefits from one longer walk a day, as opposed to several shorter walks throughout the day. Young Asian man walking in nature with his dog. People who walked for more than 15 ...
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Man convicted over infecting other person with HIV A man has been convicted after recklessly infecting another person with HIV. Luke Davis, 31, of George Street, Kidderminster, was on Monday found guilty at Hereford Crown Court of unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm.
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Florida Dolphins Show Alzheimer's-Like Brain Changes Linked to Toxic Algal Blooms A new study in Nature Communications Biology has discovered that dolphins living in Florida's Indian River Lagoon show brain changes similar to Alzheimer's disease. The collaborative study, which included scientists from the University of Miami Miller ...
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Despite policy changes, COVID-19 vaccines become available and may hold promising new uses An infectious diseases specialist, who is also a Catholic deacon, shared with OSV News how Catholics can appreciate vaccines and mRNA technology through both the lens of science and the church's own moral teaching. A new ...
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Managing lymphedema in breast cancer survivors Conner: I'm Bobbi Conner for South Carolina Public Radio with Health Focus here at the radio studio for the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Lymphedema is a condition that may occur after breast cancer surgery when lymph nodes are ...
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Georgia confirms 5th bird flu outbreak this year. 140000 chickens culled at commercial farm. Close-up on a group of brown chickens at a poultry farm. In the past week, bird flu has been detected in wild birds in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri ...
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Protect yourself from the flu, RSV and COVID As we head into another flu season, it's time to take steps to protect yourself from influenza (flu), as well as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. The high-risk period for these viral respiratory illnesses runs from November 1 to March 31 ...
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Ask an Expert — Mindful Munching for a Healthier Halloween Fill up first. A well-balanced meal before Halloween festivities will provide nutrition, help curb cravings and hopefully prevent your child from eating too much candy. Focus on the experience. Instead of ...
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Stillbirths in the US Higher Than Previously Reported, Often Occur with No Clinical Risk Factors According to the researchers, the findings point to a need to improve stillbirth prevention among pregnancies with identified risk factors as well as improve stillbirth risk prediction, especially later in pregnancy. Stillbirths occur at ...
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Study finds higher rate of stillbirths in the US than previously reported Stillbirth rates were highest among pregnancies with low amniotic fluid levels, fetal anomalies, and chronic hypertension. "Although momentum toward improving stillbirth research and prevention efforts has increased in recent years, rates in the U.S. ...
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How AI and cell data combine to make drug discovery faster The study details a new framework that integrates advanced transcriptomic datasets with artificial intelligence models to enhance the speed and success of drug discovery. Mapping disease through cellular states. Cellarity's research focuses on decoding and ...
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Nearly 1 in 5 Urinary Tract Infections Linked to Contaminated Meat Key Takeaways · A U.S. study found that about 18 percent of urinary tract infections were tied to E. coli bacteria strains genetically similar to those found in meat, especially chicken. · Women were nearly twice as likely as men to have a UTI linked to E.
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Think FAST if you suspect a stroke! Strokes claim the lives of around 1,000 people each year in Northern Ireland. · Dr Joanne McClean, Director of Public Health at the PHA, said: "Stroke is an attack on the brain.
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Stillbirths In US Occur Far More Often Than Previously Reported, Study Finds Researchers found that between 2016 and 2022, there was one stillbirth for every 147 births, The Washington Post reported. Worse yet, a significant number of them happened without warning in pregnancies that did not show any previously identified risks ...
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Intraoperative music therapy reduces anesthetic use and physiological stress Patients exposed to therapeutic music also experienced smoother awakenings and lower physiological stress, as measured by decreased perioperative cortisol levels. "These findings show that this is more than just simple background music, rather an ...
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Passengers warned about potential measles exposure at NJ airport Anyone who suspects they were exposed should contact their local health department and doctor before going to a medical office or emergency department, officials said. Advertisement.
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Early Food Introduction Reduces Paediatric Food Allergy IMMUNOGLOBULIN E–mediated food allergy (IgE-FA) is the leading cause of anaphylaxis in children, often resulting in reduced quality of life, allergic comorbidities, and increased healthcare costs. Peanut allergy is among the most common IgE-FA ...
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Does Weather Affect Parkinson's Disease, & Other Questions Answered Recently, APDA's Chief Mission Officer, Dr. Rebecca Gilbert hosted an insightful webinar on PD and climate, exploring how hot and cold weather, hydration, and environmental conditions influence daily life with PD. She spoke ...
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Clinical obesity and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in UK Biobank A new epidemiological study led by researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the University of Regensburg, Germany, reveals a clear mortality risk gradient across newly proposed obesity categories, with clinical obesity ...
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A soothing bite for chikungunya Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, and during a blood meal, the mosquito not only injects the pathogen but also saliva into the human, which contains immunomodulatory compounds. Therefore, a potential intervention strategy ...
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Doctors want cancer treatment available to all A cancer patient from rural New South Wales is accessing cutting-edge medication, that's stopped the growth of her brain tumour. Known as genomic profiling, it helps scientists determine what's driving a patient's cancer so it can be matched with ...
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