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Imagine taking anti-cancer drugs, therapies, or procedures that don’t leave you with side effects like hair loss: This is the future that hydrogels promise.

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Odalis Santos Mena, a 23-year-old social media influencer, athlete, bodybuilder, and fitness competitor, recently died of cardiac arrest while seeking treatment for underarm sweating.

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Meanwhile, a pastor in Tennessee threatened to ban parishioners if they were masks.

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A new study challenges a common belief that higher levels of testosterone give men or women an edge  in life.

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New research shows 8 of 10 patients have witnessed stressed, overwhelmed doctors in recent visits.

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Scientists are developing a new device to check breath for hydrogen sulfide, the gas that prompts the unpleasant smell from the mouth.

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Meanwhile, the company announced early data showing a third dose greatly increases protection against the Delta variant.

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New research suggests ARBs might be a better choice for people just starting on blood pressure medication.

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Simone Biles Withdraws From Team, Individual Olympic Finals

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Simone Biles Withdraws From Olympic Team Competition

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A new survey reveals eight in 10 American adults who haven’t received a COVID-19 shot say they are unlikely to get one.

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For years, men who have sex with men have faced extra restrictions if they tried to donate blood. A study now underway may lead to a shift in policy.

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In this June survey of more than 2,000 parents with at least one child between 3 and 18 years of age, 49% parents with kids aged 3 to 11 said they would likely get their child vaccinated, while 51% said they were unlikely to do so.

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The FDA warns accidental exposure to fentanyl pain patches is putting children’s lives at risk.

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Money may not buy happiness but new research suggests it may at least help Americans live longer.

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While this is the third time Foluke Gunderson has participated in the Olympics, this is her first as a mom.

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A new study shows people who get migraines will likely feel motion sickness and dizziness after a virtual roller coaster ride, compared with people who don’t get migraines.

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The virus behind COVID-19 is evolving fast enough that vaccination efforts may not be able to wipe it out.

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New research finds the second dose of Pfizer’s vaccine is key — it makes a huge impact on the COVID vaccine’s effectiveness.

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Forget about the recommended 2,000 calorie diet most of us try and follow. Elite athletes in some cases may need 4 or 5 times as many calories to fuel their work.

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New research suggests drinking coffee, eating vegetables and having been breastfed may offer some protection against COVID.

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Rates of vaccination against COVID-19 are lowest in states with a high prevalence of obesity, say experts in the field, as they urge their patients to take any of the approved COVID-19 vaccines.

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A new study finds that for people with a history of high blood pressure or heart disease, cholesterol-lowering statins help lower risk of dying from COVID-19.

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Scientists have known for a long time that exercise is good for the body. In recent years, they are revealing how it is good for the brain, too.

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People who’ve had their wisdom teeth removed have a better sense of taste decades after surgery, according to a study that is easing concerns over side effects after dental work.

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Just ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, we look at training routines of Olympians in different sports.

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A new Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) poll reveals nothing sways a vaccine-hesitant person more than a word with a family member, friend or their own doctor.

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These Olympics, already postponed from 2020, will be about the fight against coronavirus as much as it will be about the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.

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A return to pre-pandemic normalcy for those with weakened immune systems is not as simple as it may be for others.

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When families of children with ADHD complete a mindfulness program together, a new study suggests, children and parents can profit, with potential boosts to self-control, self-compassion, and psychological symptoms.

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Consuming more whole grains may protect against heart disease, a new study suggests.

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Rabies shots have been recommended for 186 people who may have been exposed to a rabid bat while staying overnight at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

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When men have advanced prostate cancer, obesity might offer something of a survival advantage, a preliminary study suggests.

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A new study shows some people severely ill with COVID-19 may struggle to regain lost weight for months afterward, possibly due to several reasons.

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Some experts believe full approval might jump-start the stalled national vaccination program and slow down the surge of the Delta variant infection.

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Cooking healthy meals is easier when you have your ingredients stocked and ready. Follow this guide to get your pantry, fridge, and freezer heart-healthy in no time.

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Researchers assessed the effects of getting less six hours of sleep a night, which experts say is the minimum that average adults require for optimal health.

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Dolphins do it underwater and bats tap into this in darkness to find their way. Some people who are blind already use it and scientists say it is only a matter of time before more people learn how.

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Findings are based on an analysis of global temperature and death data from 2000 to 2019. During that time, global temperatures rose by 0.26 degrees Celsius per decade.

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A simpler version of a test for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) may open testing to people in areas where medical care is limited.

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— The demands of daily life often hinder people from getting enough physical exercise. But according to a new study, all it takes is 5 minutes of breathing exercises, 6 days a week, to lower blood pressure and improve heart health.

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A new study finds wearable fitness trackers such as Fitbits or the Apple Watch can help track people’s recovery from COVID-19 and they’re revealing long-term issues.

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As advocates and critics debate the FDA’s approval of the new drug, and a chorus of experts and patient advocates protest the price, many patients and their families are excited about it, hopeful that it will stop the debilitating disease from getting worse .

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Nearly half of doctors consider themselves overweight. Does having excess pounds help or hurt their efforts to help patients trim down? Two doctors share their experiences.

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The 84-year-old recently had surgery to remove part of his colon.

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A team of Danish investigators led by researcher Sarah Pedersen, of the Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, extensively interviewed eight fathers with PPD and found their primary experiences involved feelings of being overwhelmed and powerless or inadequate, which sometimes turned into anger and frustration.

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Antacids widely used to treat heartburn and stomach ulcers improve blood sugar control in patients with diabetes.

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Some people with COVID-19 are having symptoms for more than 4 weeks after infection. In some cases, they start to feel better and then have a setback. Here’s what we know.

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Some folks suffering COVID long-haul symptoms might actually be experiencing an attack of fatigue-inducing Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).

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Taking metformin for type 2 diabetes but still having trouble controlling your blood sugar? New research reveals which drugs may be most helpful.

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A new study shows people hospitalized with diabetes who hadn’t been taking their medication had more severe cases of COVID-19.

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A new study suggests staying in an unhappy marriage could raise a man’s risk of stroke or early death.

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A new analysis by WebMD and Medscape shows that many health care workers in hospitals around the US remain unvaccinated against COVID, putting themselves, their patients, and their community at risk

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Researchers are reporting early success with a temporary heart pacemaker that simply dissolves when it’s no longer needed.

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Meal and snack patterns may increase or lower your risk for developing heart disease and dying from it, according to a new study.

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A new study suggests early symptoms of multiple sclerosis may commonly be missed for years before the right diagnosis is made.

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What’s known as emergency room boarding of psychiatric patients has risen between 200% and 400% monthly in Massachusetts during the pandemic — and the problem is widespread. The CDC says emergency room visits after suicide attempts among teen girls were up 51% earlier this year as compared with 2019.

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New research shows a jump in sales of erectile dysfunction drugs over the past year suggesting some people were having more spontaneous sex than ever.

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The CDC said in May that people who are fully vaccinated can resume activities without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart, with a few exceptions. The announcement caused a shift in attitudes towards masks, with many fearful of taking them off.

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A new study reports on what appears to be a possible solution to the problem: kidney vouchers.

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A new study finds a year on, nearly all patients who lost their sense of smell after a bout of COVID-19 did regain that ability.

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Jeopardy! has apologized for using the word “Grinch” in a clue for a question about a serious medical condition.

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Low supply and high prices are forcing some to look for other alternatives. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing for your health.

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More than 150 hospital workers at Houston Methodist are fired or resign after refusing to follow a policy that requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Both main bones in his arm were broken, and a big bite had been taken out of the back of his forearm.

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Researchers report that coffee of all kinds may reduce your risk for chronic liver disease.

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A new study finds young adults who use marijuana appear to have an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide.

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The number of institutions using Apple’s EHR download feature is growing fast; company announces it will start sending other doctors’ records and wearable data to physicians in their EHRs.

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Inventor says his new straw will prevent hiccups.

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The Veterans Administration will offer gender affirmation surgery to transgender veterans.

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The study co-authors asked the journal to retract their paper after discovering a problem in the method they used to measure the NDMA levels, a probable cancer-causing substance, in the heartburn drug Zantac.

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A new study suggests older adults who use certain blood pressure drugs may retain more of their memory skills as they age.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Environmental Health lists 5 things doctors and patients should question in tests for kids with behavioral or developmental disorders.

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New research suggests the ‘MIND’ Diet — a diet designed to boost brain health — appears to benefit people with MS.

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Fish oil supplements are often taken for heart health, but a new study finds they may also help fight depression.

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With another pandemic-era Juneteenth this weekend, the holiday’s message – of freedom, perseverance and hope — is even more poignant. It is also an opportunity to remember the people who are on the frontlines trying to enact change and hear their stories of how the past year has changed them and their view of the world.

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A consumer advocacy group is calling for the removal of three top FDA officials, saying the agency’s approval of the Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (Aduhelm) was “reckless.”

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The court rejected a challenge from GOP-led states to scuttle the Affordable Care Act.

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Researchers have a warning for those who use health and fitness apps — your privacy and personal information may be at risk.

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There’s no single answer, but there are many new treatment options. Finding the right one may take some trial-and-error — so persistence is key.

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Dreams can feel random and disjointed but might actually serve a higher function, helping you prepare for what’s ahead, according to new research findings.

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New clinical trial results show trendy intermittent fasting diets don’t work any better than simple calorie cutting.

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A new survey found women more likely to go without health care, compared to men, possibly resulting in a higher number of women with severe health issues after the pandemic is over.

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Oncologists underestimate patient use of complementary and alternative treatments and often differ with patients in their opinions of approaches that offer benefits

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A new study finds a rising number of young Americans, including children, are taking their own lives using firearms.

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Many patients could get the same level of pain relief from ibuprofen or acetaminophen without the risk of addiction.

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The incidents in Cuba are under investigation as public servants and some members of their families undergo medical care.

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A study conducted in the United Kingdom finds that one dose of the Pfizer vaccine provided about 33% protection against the Delta variant, first identified in India.

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A new study finds those who have adequate levels of vitamin D when diagnosed with breast cancer have better long-term outcomes.

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A Miami woman dies from dengue fever, highlighting the need for awareness of the potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus.

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The state of Nebraska has won $20 million to create next-generation quantum technology that will improve the way we diagnose and treat diseases and transfer information securely.

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“These trends are a wake-up call, since they mean that millions of Americans with diabetes are at higher risk for major complications,” says the author of a study of diabetes control over the past 20 years.

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In addition to the increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis from active smoking found in previous research, a new study finds that even exposure to secondhand smoke is associated with a higher risk of the disease.

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Recent CDC guidance on COVID-19 has been widely misinterpreted and caused confusion, and the FDA decisions during the pandemic have been critiqued .

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New research suggests COVID-19 could be a much more expensive experience for folks who fall ill this year, thanks to the return of deductibles and copays.

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More than 6.7 million children age 12-17 have received at least one vaccine dose. But new data is also raising concern about hospitalization rates in teens.

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A new study shows hospitalized patients with active cancer are more likely to die from COVID-19 than those who’ve survived cancer and patients who’ve never had cancer.

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A recent study suggests that “maintenance therapy” with a targeted cancer drug may add years to some patients’ lives.

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A twice-daily pill can dramatically reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women who are genetically prone to the disease, researchers report.

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Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, which has no cure.

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Some good news for those who’ve been through a bout of COVID-19, a new study finds they may have a much lower risk of reinfection for at least 10 months.

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New research shows puppies have a capacity to interact with people without any prior experience or training and some are better at communication than others based on their genetics.

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The gentle, meditative form of exercise was also linked to improvements in cholesterol levels.

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Osaka withdrew from the French Open due to an ongoing battle with depression and anxiety.