Collections: Health

AI Could Detect Rare Diseases in Patients Much EarlierAI Could Detect Rare Diseases in Patients Much Earlier

AI Could Detect Rare Diseases in Patients Much Earlier

Artificial Intelligence Could Help Identify Rare Diseases Earlier A groundbreaking new study published in Science Translational Medicine suggests that artificial…

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More Risks of Teen Vaping: Lead and Uranium ExposureMore Risks of Teen Vaping: Lead and Uranium Exposure

More Risks of Teen Vaping: Lead and Uranium Exposure

A new study has found that teens who vape frequently are exposing themselves to harmful metals like lead and uranium,…

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FDA Increases Oversight of Lab Tests to Enhance Accuracy and SafetyFDA Increases Oversight of Lab Tests to Enhance Accuracy and Safety

FDA Increases Oversight of Lab Tests to Enhance Accuracy and Safety

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized a new regulation that will require makers of medical tests to show…

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Minneapolis Residents Face Some of the Highest Cigarette Prices in the US, with a $15 Minimum per PackMinneapolis Residents Face Some of the Highest Cigarette Prices in the US, with a $15 Minimum per Pack

Minneapolis Residents Face Some of the Highest Cigarette Prices in the US, with a $15 Minimum per Pack

Minneapolis City Council Votes to Impose $15 Minimum Price for Cigarettes In a groundbreaking move to promote public health, the…

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Venezuela Fails to Deliver on HPV Vaccine Promises and Lacks Adequate Sex Education, Experts Warn of ConsequencesVenezuela Fails to Deliver on HPV Vaccine Promises and Lacks Adequate Sex Education, Experts Warn of Consequences

Venezuela Fails to Deliver on HPV Vaccine Promises and Lacks Adequate Sex Education, Experts Warn of Consequences

PUTUCUAL, Venezuela (AP) — In a small medical clinic in eastern Venezuela, a group of women and teenage girls gathered…

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UN Report: Gaza Suffers Worst Famine as 282 Million People Face Acute Hunger in 2023UN Report: Gaza Suffers Worst Famine as 282 Million People Face Acute Hunger in 2023

UN Report: Gaza Suffers Worst Famine as 282 Million People Face Acute Hunger in 2023

The Global Report on Food Crises released by the United Nations has revealed a staggering statistic - nearly 282 million…

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The Mechanism Behind Aspirin’s Colon Cancer Prevention Uncovered by ScienceThe Mechanism Behind Aspirin’s Colon Cancer Prevention Uncovered by Science

The Mechanism Behind Aspirin’s Colon Cancer Prevention Uncovered by Science

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism by which aspirin may prevent colon cancer, shedding light on the long-standing mystery of…

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Abortion in Italy Back in the Headlines 46 Years After LegalizationAbortion in Italy Back in the Headlines 46 Years After Legalization

Abortion in Italy Back in the Headlines 46 Years After Legalization

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's far-right-led government has achieved a significant victory with the Senate's approval of a law granting anti-abortion…

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What is EMTALA and its Role in Supreme Court Abortion Debates?What is EMTALA and its Role in Supreme Court Abortion Debates?

What is EMTALA and its Role in Supreme Court Abortion Debates?

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case that could have far-reaching implications for pregnant women seeking…

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Peruvian Psychologist Makes History as First Person in Peru to Die by Euthanasia Following Lengthy Legal BattlePeruvian Psychologist Makes History as First Person in Peru to Die by Euthanasia Following Lengthy Legal Battle

Peruvian Psychologist Makes History as First Person in Peru to Die by Euthanasia Following Lengthy Legal Battle

Peruvian Psychologist Dies by Euthanasia, Making History in the Country LIMA, Peru (AP) — Ana Estrada, a Peruvian psychologist who…

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Seattle Hospital Refuses to Release Gender-Affirming Care Records as Part of Lawsuit Settlement with TexasSeattle Hospital Refuses to Release Gender-Affirming Care Records as Part of Lawsuit Settlement with Texas

Seattle Hospital Refuses to Release Gender-Affirming Care Records as Part of Lawsuit Settlement with Texas

Seattle Children's Hospital recently settled a lawsuit with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office after a dispute over transgender health…

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Assist Young Athletes in Preventing Summer Heat DangersAssist Young Athletes in Preventing Summer Heat Dangers

Assist Young Athletes in Preventing Summer Heat Dangers

As the summer approaches, so does the season of kids' summer sports, but with it comes the potential danger of…

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New Rights for Pregnant Workers: Understanding Morning Sickness and Prenatal Check-UpsNew Rights for Pregnant Workers: Understanding Morning Sickness and Prenatal Check-Ups

New Rights for Pregnant Workers: Understanding Morning Sickness and Prenatal Check-Ups

The new federal regulations enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act are set to revolutionize workplace culture for millions of pregnant…

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Michigan Lab Chief to be Sentenced 12 Years After Deadly US Meningitis OutbreakMichigan Lab Chief to be Sentenced 12 Years After Deadly US Meningitis Outbreak

Michigan Lab Chief to be Sentenced 12 Years After Deadly US Meningitis Outbreak

The tragic story of Donna Kruzich, a 78-year-old Michigan woman who died after receiving a tainted steroid injection in 2012,…

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The Majority of Homeless Americans Struggle with Mental IllnessThe Majority of Homeless Americans Struggle with Mental Illness

The Majority of Homeless Americans Struggle with Mental Illness

A new study has revealed that two-thirds of homeless individuals are struggling with some form of mental illness, with rates…

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