Health
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Making Mammograms Automatic – Unintended Consequences Of A Behavioral Economic Intervention
The study conducted in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, aimed to test the effectiveness of automatically scheduling mammograms for patients. The researchers…
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Living organ donors need better long-term medical support
These risks include hypertension, diabetes, and potential kidney failure. Despite these risks, there is a lack of comprehensive data collection…
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A conductor gained 40 pounds in a matter of weeks. It took open-heart surgery to learn why
Conductor John Mauceri has faced a series of health challenges over the past few years. From psoriatic arthritis to chronic…
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Even weak tropical cyclones raise infant mortality in poorer countries, finds research
Tropical cyclones, even those below hurricane or typhoon strength, have been linked to a significant increase in infant mortality rates…
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Billy Joel Cancels Tour Over Brain Disorder: A Neurosurgeon Explains
Rock icon Billy Joel, who is 76 years old, has recently been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a neurological…
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Medicaid, trans health, Eli Lilly, CDC, vaccines
This move would be devastating for many in the trans community who rely on Medicaid for gender-affirming care. The ban…
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New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China, now detected in U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s airport screening program has identified a concerning new variant of the COVID-19 virus,…
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US excess deaths continue to rise even after the COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
The United States has been facing a concerning trend of excess deaths compared to other high-income countries for the past…
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Colon Cancer Rising In Young Adults, Research Examines Gut Bacteria
Heather Candrilli, a 36-year-old mother of two, is currently battling metastatic colon cancer, shining a spotlight on the pressing need…
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FDA gives Covid vaccine manufacturers instructions for next fall’s shot
The Food and Drug Administration has issued new guidance to Covid vaccine manufacturers regarding the strains that next fall’s vaccines…
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