Health
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The quit‑smoking ads that helped millions are ending. A former smoker and experts fear what comes next.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Tips From Former Smokers” ads have been a powerful tool in the fight…
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One in three people avoid learning about their own serious health risks, finds study
A recent study conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Human Development has shed light on a concerning trend: nearly…
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How Hormonal Shifts Make ADHD In Women More Visible At Menopause
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, particularly in women. Many women…
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New World screwworm case diagnosed in U.S.
A recent case of New World screwworm has been reported in a Maryland resident who traveled to El Salvador. This…
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Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths. Here’s what to know.
Mississippi has recently been faced with a troubling public health emergency concerning its infant mortality rate. The state’s Department of…
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Are all ultra-processed foods bad? New research suggests not
A recent study conducted by Swinburne University challenges the traditional belief that all ultra-processed foods are inherently bad for health.…
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“One Health” Is The New Global Policy Framework
The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 brought to light the vulnerabilities of global systems, from supply chains to governance. It also…
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CDC boosts security, RFK Jr. targets pediatricians: D.C. Diagnosis
Welcome to D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s newsletter that covers the politics and policy of health and medicine. I’m Daniel Payne, and…
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CDC staff reel from shooting, harassment, vaccine panel and mass layoffs
Less than two weeks after a tragic incident where a gunman opened fire at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, the agency…
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Low daily fluid intake linked to higher stress hormone response in adults
Water is essential for our overall health and well-being, and a new study from scientists in Liverpool, U.K., highlights the…
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