HealthMay 23
Blood Test May Predict Dementia Risk Through Biological Age Markers
New research published by the Alzheimer's Association suggests blood metabolites can measure biological age and predict dementia risk.
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HealthJun 15
FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in 27 Years
The FDA approved bemotrizinol, the first new sunscreen filter ingredient in over two decades, ending a 27-year approval drought.
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HealthApr 18
Carfentanil overdoses surge across US as drug substituted for fentanyl
The dangerous synthetic opioid carfentanil is experiencing a resurgence in the US drug supply, leading to hundreds of overdoses.
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HealthMay 7
NPR Features Stories on Families Facing Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
NPR highlighted family experiences with dementia through a student podcast winner and coverage of research families with genetic Alzheimer's mutations.
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HealthApr 13
Medical Experts Highlight Health Conditions Linked to Neck Fat Deposits
Doctors warn that fatty bulges at the base of the neck, called buffalo humps, can indicate underlying health conditions beyond cosmetic concerns.
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HealthApr 16
Tijuana River sewage crisis causes widespread health problems in Southern California
Over 100 billion gallons of raw sewage from Mexico have contaminated the Tijuana River since 2018, exposing tens of thousands to toxic gases and health issues.
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HealthMay 21
Gonorrhoea, Syphilis and Melanoma Cases Reach Record Highs in Europe and UK
Health authorities report record-breaking increases in sexually transmitted infections across Europe and melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK.
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HealthMar 29
US abortion rate remains stable despite state bans, report finds
New data shows abortion rates holding steady in the US as patients increasingly use telehealth and cross-state travel to access services.
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HealthApr 15
Judge Halts Changes to CDC Vaccine Recommendations Under Trump Administration
A judge's stay has blocked Trump administration changes to CDC vaccine guidance, affecting recommendations for flu and COVID shots.
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HealthMay 20
Study Finds Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements Don't Prevent Fractures and Falls
A major study published in BMJ concludes that vitamin D and calcium supplements, taken by millions, do not effectively prevent bone fractures and falls.
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HealthJun 1
Women's Health Advocacy Highlights Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment
BBC presenter Emma Barnett raises awareness about endometriosis while separate case shows diagnostic delays in women's health.
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HealthApr 14
Idaho Reports Lowest Kindergarten Measles Vaccination Rate in US at 78.5%
Idaho recorded the nation's lowest kindergarten measles vaccination rate at 78.5% for the 2024-2025 school year, raising public health concerns.
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HealthJun 12
FDA Issues Food Safety Alerts for Listeria in Cheese, Salmonella in Alfredo Sauce
Federal and state health officials have issued separate food safety alerts involving listeria-contaminated soft cheese and salmonella concerns in alfredo sauce.
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HealthMay 7
Study Finds Half of Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients Don't Receive Treatment
Research reveals approximately 50% of patients with advanced lung cancer are not receiving available treatments despite medical advances.
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HealthMay 7
L.A. County Reports High Naloxone Success Rate as Federal Operation Targets Drug Market
Los Angeles data shows 96% survival rate for overdose patients receiving naloxone, while federal agents arrest 18 in fentanyl crackdown.
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