Health
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Almost half of U.S. residents are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, new report says. These are the areas that got an “F”
The latest State of the Air report released by the American Lung Association has painted a grim picture of air…
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Legalizing cannabis edibles linked to increased adolescent use in Canada
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Manitoba and Memorial University of Newfoundland revealed that the legalization…
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Measles Continues To Spread—And Misinformation Is Making It Worse
In this week’s update on healthcare and medical innovations, we delve into the concerning rise of measles cases in Texas…
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NIH director voices support for head of addiction research institute
In a recent public address at the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville, Tenn., the newly appointed director of…
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FDA stops short of synthetic food dye ban, calls on industry to stop use
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging the food industry to phase out the use of synthetic food dyes,…
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China’s malaria-free status offers crucial lessons for other areas
China’s achievement of becoming malaria-free in 2021 serves as a beacon of hope for the global fight against this deadly…
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‘One Of The Most Complex Diseases In Medicine:’ What We Still Don’t Know About Parkinson’s Disease
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time when we reflect on the challenges faced by the approximately one million Americans…
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CDC, Supreme Court x ACA, autism advocacy
It’s clear that the Trump administration’s policies are having far-reaching effects on various aspects of health and medicine in the…
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Pope Francis’ cause of death was stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis, the beloved Catholic leader, passed away on Monday at the age of 88. His death follows a series…
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Living alone with depression and anxiety raises suicide risk by more than 500%, study of Korean adults suggests
The study found that Korean adults living alone with depression or anxiety had a significantly higher risk of suicide compared…
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