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Wildfire smoke may silently threaten heart health far beyond fire zones
Smoke from Canada wildfires is rapidly drifting into the U.S. and the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, warns that this wildfire smoke exposure may pose an increased risk for ...
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Abortion pill inventor Etienne-Emile Baulieu dies aged 98
French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, the inventor of the abortion pill, died at the age of 98 at his home in Paris on Friday, his wife told AFP.
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Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here's what we know so far
Want a COVID-19 vaccination this fall? For many Americans, it's not clear how easy it will be to get one.
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CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shots
The nation's top public health agency posted new recommendations that say healthy children and pregnant women may get COVID-19 vaccinations, removing stronger language that those groups should get the shots.
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Researchers say malnutrition in infants 'far bigger problem than previously recognized', amid ongoing cuts
Over 10 million infants under six months old may currently be underweight, according to a new analysis of data collected across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
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Study shows ripple effects from World War II detainment camps on Japanese Americans' reproductive health
West Virginia University research has revealed negative intergenerational reproductive health effects from the Japanese American detainment camps of World War II.
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Who should be screened for skin cancer?
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. More than 6 million adults are treated for it each year, says Dr. Michael Colgan, a Mayo Clinic Health System dermatologist in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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Social media sends mixed messages on food, study indicates
Popular eating and food challenge videos across social media are saturated with messages that could promote disordered eating and unrealistic body standards, new research reveals.
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Hormel recalls over 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew
Hormel Foods is recalling more than 256,000 pounds of its Dinty Moore Beef Stew amid reports that wood fragments were found in some cans, according to U.S. health officials.
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How to stop the spread of HIV in the South
Human immunodeficiency virus was once considered a problem of big cities and urban areas, but the South has become the new epicenter of the HIV epidemic, a University of Mississippi virologist warns.
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Brazilian social program prevents over 8 million hospitalizations and 713,000 deaths in 20 years
In 2024, Brazil celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Bolsa Família Program (BFP), one of the world's largest conditional cash transfer initiatives. A new study published in The Lancet Public Health shows that the BFP has ...
May 30, 2025
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Heat-health plans overlook mental health risks, analysis reveals
As climate change fuels more frequent and severe heat waves, governments worldwide have adopted Heat-Health Action Plans (HHAPs) to prevent illness and death from heat stroke, heart attacks, and other unwanted physical and ...
May 30, 2025
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Assessing smartphone apps for stress relief: Mindfulness and problem-solving therapy may be more effective
The levels of stress experienced by people living in many countries worldwide, particularly by those inhabiting urban areas, have risen exponentially over the past decades. This has led to the development of numerous technological ...
Caregiver intuition may spot child health crises before some early warning systems
A new study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health suggests that parental or caregiver intuition may outperform some traditional early warning systems in identifying children at risk of deterioration.
May 29, 2025
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Self-employed women may have significantly lower heart attack risk than salaried counterparts
New research finds that self-employed women have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to non-self-employed women, suggesting that the work environment may play a role in the development of risk factors ...
May 29, 2025
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'Make America Healthy Again' report updated to remove nonexistent studies
The White House downplayed questions about its flagship report on children's health, but edited the document Thursday after authors listed in the paper confirmed it cited studies that do not exist.
May 29, 2025
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When climate disasters hit, they often leave long-term health care access shortages, study finds
Immediate recovery efforts receive the most attention after severe natural disasters, yet new data from researchers at Drexel University and the University of Maryland suggests that these climate events often also leave a ...
May 29, 2025
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Most Americans unaware of cancer risks associated with drinking alcohol, study finds
Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, but public awareness of the connection remains strikingly low in the U.S., with just 40% of American adults recognizing alcohol as a cancer risk, according to a new study ...
May 29, 2025
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Scientists champion 'food is medicine' movement to tackle national health crisis
University of Florida researchers are calling for a national transformation in how we address the ongoing epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes, starting with a fundamental shift in how we approach health, agriculture and ...
May 29, 2025
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Standardized huddle process improves response to unprofessional behaviors in health care settings
A new study from the Vanderbilt Health Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA) provides health care leaders with an effective framework for addressing concerns that may require an investigation through a standardized ...
May 29, 2025
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Researchers say emulsifiers may cause a variety of health problems
It's a marvel of food technology: ice cream that resists melting.
May 29, 2025
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Emerging tick species in CT found to carry rare bacteria that can be deadly, officials say
An invasive tick species in Connecticut has been found to carry the bacteria that can cause ehrlichiosis in humans, a discovery that has alarmed state biologists as the tick continues to increase its spread throughout the ...
May 29, 2025
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Why the FDA recalled six popular acne products
In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced voluntary recalls of several popular acne products due to contamination with benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical.
May 29, 2025
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