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Heat Wave’s Hold on US Southwest Weakens Slightly, but Caution Still Advised by ForecastersHeat Wave’s Hold on US Southwest Weakens Slightly, but Caution Still Advised by Forecasters

Heat Wave’s Hold on US Southwest Weakens Slightly, but Caution Still Advised by Forecasters

**Southwest Sizzles Under Record-Breaking Heat Wave, Relief in Sight with Monsoon Season** ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The relentless heat wave that…

11 months ago
Longer Paxlovid Treatment Provides No Additional Advantage for Long COVID PatientsLonger Paxlovid Treatment Provides No Additional Advantage for Long COVID Patients

Longer Paxlovid Treatment Provides No Additional Advantage for Long COVID Patients

**Extended Use of Paxlovid Shows No Benefit for Long COVID, Study Finds** In a significant development reported on June 7,…

11 months ago
FDA Requests Certain States to Limit Raw Milk Sales Due to Bird Flu ConcernsFDA Requests Certain States to Limit Raw Milk Sales Due to Bird Flu Concerns

FDA Requests Certain States to Limit Raw Milk Sales Due to Bird Flu Concerns

**FDA Urges States to Intensify Efforts Against Bird Flu in Raw Milk Amid Rising Dairy Cow Infections** In a significant…

11 months ago
FDA Revokes Prohibition on Juul E-CigarettesFDA Revokes Prohibition on Juul E-Cigarettes

FDA Revokes Prohibition on Juul E-Cigarettes

**FDA Reverses Ban on Juul E-Cigarettes Amidst New Reviews** In a surprising turn of events, the U.S. Food and Drug…

11 months ago
1 in 6 Patients Experience ‘Discontinuation Symptoms’ After Stopping Antidepressants1 in 6 Patients Experience ‘Discontinuation Symptoms’ After Stopping Antidepressants

1 in 6 Patients Experience ‘Discontinuation Symptoms’ After Stopping Antidepressants

**New Study Sheds Light on Antidepressant Discontinuation Symptoms** In a groundbreaking review published on June 5, 2024, in *The Lancet…

11 months ago
New Report Details the Impact of Long COVIDNew Report Details the Impact of Long COVID

New Report Details the Impact of Long COVID

**Long COVID: A Lingering Pandemic Aftermath Affecting Millions, New Report Finds** In a sobering update on the state of health…

11 months ago
Stroke Survivor Can Now Communicate in Spanish and English Thanks to AI ImplantStroke Survivor Can Now Communicate in Spanish and English Thanks to AI Implant

Stroke Survivor Can Now Communicate in Spanish and English Thanks to AI Implant

In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the University of California, San Francisco have successfully enabled a stroke survivor to communicate…

11 months ago
Binge-Eating Disorder May Be More Difficult to Overcome Than Previously BelievedBinge-Eating Disorder May Be More Difficult to Overcome Than Previously Believed

Binge-Eating Disorder May Be More Difficult to Overcome Than Previously Believed

A new study has found that binge eating disorder may last longer than previously thought, challenging the notion that it…

11 months ago
Nations Unable to Reach Consensus on Treaty to Prevent Future PandemicsNations Unable to Reach Consensus on Treaty to Prevent Future Pandemics

Nations Unable to Reach Consensus on Treaty to Prevent Future Pandemics

After two years of intense negotiations, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that efforts to create a global treaty…

11 months ago
Researchers are creating an mRNA-based vaccine to combat H5N1 avian influenzaResearchers are creating an mRNA-based vaccine to combat H5N1 avian influenza

Researchers are creating an mRNA-based vaccine to combat H5N1 avian influenza

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed an experimental mRNA vaccine that shows promising results in preventing severe illness…

11 months ago
Mice Became Sick from Raw Milk Contaminated with Bird Flu Virus in ExperimentsMice Became Sick from Raw Milk Contaminated with Bird Flu Virus in Experiments

Mice Became Sick from Raw Milk Contaminated with Bird Flu Virus in Experiments

Researchers have confirmed the dangers of drinking raw cow's milk during an outbreak of the H5N1 avian flu virus in…

11 months ago
Providers Face Challenges in Meeting Surging Demand for Long-Term Care due to Worker ShortagesProviders Face Challenges in Meeting Surging Demand for Long-Term Care due to Worker Shortages

Providers Face Challenges in Meeting Surging Demand for Long-Term Care due to Worker Shortages

The long-term care industry in the United States is facing a crisis as demand for workers continues to rise while…

11 months ago
AI Could Potentially Identify Breast Cancer Metastasis Without Need for BiopsyAI Could Potentially Identify Breast Cancer Metastasis Without Need for Biopsy

AI Could Potentially Identify Breast Cancer Metastasis Without Need for Biopsy

New AI Technology Can Detect Spread of Breast Cancer Without Biopsies A groundbreaking new study has revealed that artificial intelligence…

11 months ago
Advancing in Life Could Help Prevent DementiaAdvancing in Life Could Help Prevent Dementia

Advancing in Life Could Help Prevent Dementia

A new study out of Japan suggests that being socially and economically "upwardly mobile" throughout your life may benefit your…

12 months ago
A Minnesota City Plans to Revise a Law that is Seen as Harming Mentally Ill ResidentsA Minnesota City Plans to Revise a Law that is Seen as Harming Mentally Ill Residents

A Minnesota City Plans to Revise a Law that is Seen as Harming Mentally Ill Residents

The city of Anoka, Minnesota, has agreed to pay $175,000 and refrain from disclosing private medical information about renters with…

12 months ago