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Woman diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 credits clinical trial with saving her life
Kate Korson was living out her dream of caring for rescue horses in Colorado and preparing to celebrate her 34th birthday when she said she received a surprising diagnosis. Just one week shy of her birthday, Korson said she was diagnosed with stage 3, triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive and invasive form of the disease. Triple-negative breast cancer is one of the smallest categories of breast cancer groups, only accounting for about 10-15% of all breast cancers, according to the Cleve
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Texas AG Ken Paxton and Yelp sue each other over crisis pregnancy centers
The Yelp disclaimers appeared last August after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down constitutional protections to abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson.
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Kaiser Permanente strike looms: Workers across six states plan to walk out this week
The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions said the walkout is planned to protest "unfair labor practices and unsafe staffing" levels.
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'The Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner wears hearing aids. Experts say this helps reduce the stigma of wearing them.
Experts say having attractive, engaging people like the Golden Bachelor portrayed with hearing aids can help sway public opinion on these devices.
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Travis Kelce does vaccine ad, tells public they can get COVID, flu vaccines at same time
Travis Kelce takes a break from the swirling Taylor Swift rumors to inform the public that they can get both shots during the same visit.
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Drinking too much water, also known as water intoxication, can be deadly. Do I need to worry?
How concerned you should actually be about water poisoning? Here's what experts say.
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How is leprosy spreading domestically in the US? Some experts point to armadillos.
Leprosy is rare because most people have innate immunity. Cases are typically brought from countries where the disease is endemic through travel.
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AstraZeneca to pay $425 million to end US lawsuits over heartburn drugs
AstraZeneca did not disclose specific terms of the agreement and said in a statement on Tuesday that it continues to believe the claims are without merit and admitted no wrongdoing. It is the second British drugmaker to reach a settlement in the United States for its heartburn drug after GSK in June agreed to settle a U.S. lawsuit alleging its discontinued treatment Zantac caused cancer. AstraZeneca said that the agreements effectively resolve all pending claims against it for failing to warn
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New Zealand starts new tourism campaign as post-COVID visits lag
New Zealand is launching a new tourism campaign with Kiwi director and actor Taika Waititi to attract visitors after the sector was hammered by COVID-19 and border closures. Tourism New Zealand on Wednesday will premiere a 3-1/2 minute promotional film featuring the Oscar winner and Jade Daniels, his stunt double in the HBO romantic comedy series "Our Flag Means Death" which is filmed in New Zealand. Visitors from United States are a major target audience, said Rene de Monchy, chief executive
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Woman alleges Disney waterslide caused dangerous 'wedgie' that left her with severe injuries
A woman says she was severely injured on a waterslide at a Disney park during her 30th birthday celebration.
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Yelp and Texas AG are suing each other over description of crisis pregnancy centers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Yelp are suing each other over language included on the pages of crisis pregnancy centers — which aim to dissuade people from having abortions — that accurately noted that they may not have licensed medical professionals on staff. The subject of Paxton’s suit is a notice Yelp included on the reviews of some crisis pregnancy centers for six months, from August 2022 to February, which noted that such places “typically provide limited medical services a
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3 questions for Magic Johnson on why he's getting the RSV vaccine
The former NBA player opened up about HIV over 30 years ago. Now he's continuing to use his platform in the health care space.
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Takeda announces voluntary withdrawal of lung cancer therapy
In July, Takeda had said the study had been halted due to futility as it was unlikely to meet its goal. It also withdrew its application for marketing authorization in the European Union in 2022. The late-stage trial studied the safety and efficacy of Takeda's Exkivity as a monotherapy versus a type of chemotherapy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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Airlines want you to lose weight. Ozempic could save them millions.
Airlines are constantly looking for ways to reduce the weight of planes to increase fuel efficiency, and lighter passengers and crew could trim costs.
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How the T3 Blood Test (Free Triiodothyronine Test) Helps Diagnose Thyroid Conditions
A free T3 blood test, also known as a free triiodothyronine (T3) test, measures the amount of triiodothyronine in the blood. This hormone is made by the thyroid gland, which is responsible for many body functions. The blood test will diagnose certain thyroid conditions like hyperthyroidism.
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What Causes a Deviated Septum and How Do You Fix It?
This wall of cartilage and bone divides your nose into its left and right chambers. There is a wide range of possible causes for a deviated septum. When your septum has moved to one side, it can cause nasal discharge, congestion, or problems with normal breathing.
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10 Exercises That Help You Stop Overthinking
Overthinking typically has a negative connotation. Also called rumination, overthinking is prolonged, repetitive, and recurrent negative thinking about emotions, personal concerns, one's self, and life experiences. Overthinking or dwelling on negative feelings and thoughts can contribute to developing or worsening conditions such as anxiety or depression.
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Tracking daily step counts can be a useful tool for weight management – an exercise scientist parses the science
Step counts have an inconsistent relationship with weight loss. Jose carlos cerdeno martinez/Moment via Getty ImagesOver the last decade, smartphones have become ubiquitous not just for sending texts and staying abreast of news, but also for monitoring daily activity levels. Among the most common, and arguably the most meaningful, tracking method for daily physical activity is step counting. Counting steps is far more than a fad: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services dedicated a sizab
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Drugmakers sign on to negotiate Medicare prices under protest
All the drugmakers that make the 10 prescription medicines subject to the first-ever price negotiations for the U.S. Medicare health program, including Amgen and Novartis, said they signed on to participate in the talks by the Oct. 1 deadline. The penalties for not doing so would have been steep: drugmakers would have to pay 65% to 95% taxes on their drug's Medicare sales or withdraw all of their products from the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together provide health benefits to 158 mi
2 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
Years of research laid the groundwork for speedy COVID-19 shots
The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded Monday to two scientists whose work led to the mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. A head start helped -- over a decade of behind-the-scenes research that had new vaccine technology poised for a challenge just as the coronavirus erupted. “The speed is a reflection of years of work that went before,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, told The Associated Press.
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When to Use Stool Softeners vs. Laxatives, According to Gastroenterologists
Constipation can often be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) products like stool softeners and laxatives. Stool softeners make it easier for stools to pass when you have a bowel movement. Laxatives stimulate the gut to increase bowel movements.
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FDA investigating baby's death linked to probiotic given by hospital
The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.
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US FDA approves Novo Nordisk's therapy for rare genetic condition
The once-monthly injection, to be sold under the brand name Rivfloza, is approved for use in people nine years and older with a type of primary hyperoxaluria and relatively preserved kidney function. The Danish drugmaker had gained access to the therapy through its $3.3 billion buyout of Dicerna Pharmaceuticals in 2021. The therapy, which helps to lower urinary oxalate levels, uses the RNA interference technology, or RNAi, where genes that contribute to disease are silenced or rendered ineffec
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Two Penn scientists awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine for work with mRNA, COVID-19 vaccines
The award was given Monday to Dr. Katalin Karikó and Dr. Drew Weissman, both professors at the University of Pennsylvania.
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A Verywell Report: These Foods Are the Biggest Culprits of Foodborne Illness
COVID-19 interventions from masking to increased hand washing meant fewer cases of flu, RSV, and even foodborne illness outbreaks during the pandemic. Infections caused by bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria are back to pre-pandemic levels, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are also increasing cases of infection from Vibrio, a “flesh-eating” bacteria found in raw seafood; Yersinia, a bacteria in undercooked pork; and Cyclospora, a
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Boehringer launches 81% discounted biosimilar of AbbVie's Humira
(Reuters) -Germany's Boehringer Ingelheim on Monday launched an unbranded version of its biosimilar of AbbVie's Humira with a list price 81% cheaper than the blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis drug. The company in July launched a branded biosimilar, Cyltezo, priced at a 5% discount to Humira's current list price of $6,922 per month. Boehringer's close-copies of Humira are the only ones that can be substituted for the original without consulting the prescriber after being designated as interchang
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WHO recommends malaria vaccine that will be rolled out next year
GENEVA (Reuters) -The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended on Monday the use of a second malaria vaccine to curb the life-threatening disease spread to humans by some mosquitoes. "Almost exactly two years ago, WHO recommended the broad use of the world's first malaria vaccine called RTS,S," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a briefing in Geneva. "Today, it gives me great pleasure to announce that WHO is recommending a second vaccine called R21/Matrix-M to prevent malaria in chil
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Birth Control Methods: How to Find the Best Option for You
There are many birth control methods to help prevent pregnancy, and it’s understandable if you’re not sure which may be best for you. This article will explain methods of birth control, including lifestyle and barrier methods, natural methods, and hormonal or medical birth control methods. There are different types of birth control to consider.
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UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough to stop the disease spreading
The World Health Organization authorized a second malaria vaccine on Monday, a decision that could offer countries a cheaper and a more readily available option than the world's first shot against the parasitic disease. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the U.N. health agency was approving the new malaria vaccine based on the advice of two expert groups, recommending its use in children at risk of the disease. Oxford University developed the new three-dose vaccine with help
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Bangladesh dengue deaths top 1,000 in worst outbreak
The death toll from Bangladesh's worst dengue outbreak on record has topped 1,000 this year, official data showed, with hospitals struggling to make space for patients as the disease spreads rapidly in the densely-populated country. The current death toll is nearly four times more than the whole of last year, when Bangladesh recorded 281 dengue-related deaths.
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US health officials propose using a cheap antibiotic as a 'morning-after pill' against STDs
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that gay and bisexual men can use to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases. The proposed CDC guideline was released Monday, and officials will move to finalize it after a 45-day public comment period. With STD rates rising to record levels, “more tools are desperately needed,” said Dr. Jonathan Mermin of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
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HIV self-test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don't necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or prevention
Regular testing for HIV protects you and those around you. pixinoo/iStock via Getty Images PlusHIV self-test kits were developed to make it easier for people to access HIV testing. However, our research team has found that many people who use self-test kits do not go on to receive needed HIV treatment or start preexposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, to prevent future infection. In 2016, the World Health Organization recommended HIV self-test kits as a way for people to confidentially test for HIV in t
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Psychedelics plus psychotherapy can trigger rapid changes in the brain − new research at the level of neurons is untangling how
New research hints at how psychedelics can trigger rapid, lasting change. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images PlusThe human brain can change – but usually only slowly and with great effort, such as when learning a new sport or foreign language, or recovering from a stroke. Learning new skills correlates with changes in the brain, as evidenced by neuroscience research with animals and functional brain scans in people. Presumably, if you master Calculus 1, something is now different in your brain. F
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U.S. FDA declines to approve Eli Lilly's drug to treat eczema
The company said the agency did not raise concerns about the clinical trial data, safety or label for lebrikizumab, a monoclonal antibody for treatment of atopic dermatitis, or eczema. The company said it will work with the manufacturer and the FDA to address the issues cited by the regulator in its so-called complete response letter.
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Hungarian and US scientists win Nobel for COVID-19 vaccine discoveries
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman, who met in line for a photocopier before making mRNA molecule discoveries that paved the way for COVID-19 vaccines, won the 2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine on Monday. The prize, among the most prestigious in the scientific world, was selected by the Nobel Assembly of Sweden's Karolinska Institute medical university and comes with 11 million Swedish crowns (about $1 million) to share between them. Kariko, a
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When and where to get a flu shot in 2023: Vaccine appointments available at CVS, Walgreens, more
Vaccination is vital to protecting people and communities. Here's what to know about getting one this fall, including when, where and why it's important.
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This virus is a leading cause birth defects. Why isn't it screened more?
While rare, about a fifth of newborns infected show symptoms such as hearing loss, or have longer term health issues, including developmental delays.
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Your anxiety questions, answered by experts
Anyone can feel anxious, but determining if you have an anxiety disorder takes a medical diagnosis. Here's what experts say about causes, treatments and symptoms.
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Karikó and Weissman win Nobel Prize in medicine for work that enabled mRNA vaccines against COVID-19
Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 that were critical in slowing the pandemic — technology that's also being studied to fight cancer and other diseases. Hungarian-American Katalin Karikó and American Drew Weissman were cited for contributing “to the unprecedented rate of vaccine development during one of the greatest threats to human health,” according to the panel that awarded the prize in Stockho
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Brazil's President Lula back at official residence to recover from hip replacement surgery
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital Sunday, two days after undergoing successful hip replacement surgery that will have him working from home while he recovers. Lula, 77, underwent the operation Friday. Doctors also performed minor eyelid surgery.
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For Black Mothers, Birthing Centers, Once a Refuge, Become a Battleground
Gabrielle Glaze felt scolded and shamed when she delivered her first son in a Birmingham, Alabama, hospital, forced to observe strict rules about lying stationary through her contractions and enduring countless cervical checks from “total strangers” who seemed disappointed by her body’s progress. So when Glaze, 33, gave birth to a second son in a birthing center in April, surrounded by a team of midwives who said they would let her body lead the way, it seemed as if her previous labor experience
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Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need could lead to happier cells and a healthier body
The gut microbiome may play a role in regulating the body's appetite, cognition and immune responses. nopparit/iStock via Getty Images PlusDiet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over 40% are overweight or obese. One in nine people over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s disease, the development of which researchers are exploring the potential role of diet. Poor diet is also linked to poor mental health, cardio
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Boomers have a drug problem, but not the kind you might think
Some boomers are on multiple medications. Combinations of those drugs could have serious side effects. Getty Images / Sporrer/RuppBaby boomers – that’s anyone born in the U.S. between 1946 and 1964 – are 20% of the population, more than 70 million Americans. Decades ago, many in that generation experimented with drugs that were both recreational and illegal. Although boomers may not be using those same drugs today, many are taking medications, often several of them. And even if those drugs are l
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One couple packed up an RV and drove 1,300 miles to give birth in Virginia to escape the high Black maternal mortality rate in Texas
As the maternal mortality crisis continues to worsen in the US, some Black women are crossing state lines to give birth.
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A diabetes disparity: Why Colorado's healthy lifestyle brand isn't shared by all
Colorado boasts the lowest diabetes rate in the nation, but challenges remain as less privileged residents lack access to healthy food, lifestyles
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The steep cost of Type 2: When diabetes dragged her down, she chose to fight
The nation's disjointed and confusing health care system leaves many Type 2 diabetes patients to navigate it with little support.
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Solutions exist to end the Type 2 diabetes dilemma but too few get the help they need
If there is hope in America’s battle against diabetes, it comes in prevention and helping those with the disease. But reaching them is the hard part.
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Diabetes runs deep in rural Mississippi. Locals have taken to growing their own solutions.
Residents of rural Mississippi are leaning on themselves to combat a legacy of poverty and discrimination that's allowed Type 2 diabetes to flourish.
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America can prevent (and control) Type 2 diabetes. So why aren’t we doing it?
USA TODAY's Health team spoke with scores of experts to understand why, despite solutions, more Americans continue to struggle with Type 2 diabetes.
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