Medical
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Abortion Laws Jeopardize Cancer Treatment for Pregnant Patients
Oncologists are grappling with how to discuss options with pregnant patients, who may be forced to choose whether to proceed or forgo lifesaving...
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Climate Change Jeopardizes Healthcare Services, Report Says
Medical centers around the country say that fires, flooding, heat waves, and other extreme weather are jeopardizing medical services and damaging...
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We're Increasingly Disconnected and That Has Consequences
For a "connected" society, many of us feel more isolated than ever – and that’s dangerous for our long-term health. But there may be reasons to be...
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Computer Models Could Be Next Step in Decoding the Brain
Cedars-Sinai neuroscientists have developed the most complex brain cell models to date, the latest advance in our decades-long pursuit to...
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Tired After a Long Day of Thinking Hard? Here’s Why
Hours of mentally hard work can lead to a buildup of toxic byproducts in the brain and alter its ability to function, French researchers found.
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With Polio’s Return, Here’s What Back-to-Schoolers Need to Know
Because polio has been vanishingly rare in the United States for nearly a half-century, doctors may not consider it when diagnosing patients with...
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Weight-Loss Surgery Has Long-Term Benefits for Pain, Mobility
Though many patients regain some weight in the first couple of years after bariatric surgery, a new study finds pain and movement benefits seem to...
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New Science Reveals the Best Way to Take a Pill
Standing? Sitting? Lying down? Your body position may impact how well oral medication works, Johns Hopkins scientists report.
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Monkeypox Outbreak Slows as Feds Promise Action, Outreach
Although the overall picture is improving, there are still some areas in the United States seeing increasing infection numbers. Federal officials...
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Long COVID Was a Preventable Tragedy. Some of Us Saw It Coming
Brian Vastag is a former science reporter for The Washington Post who has been disabled by myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome...
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In Small Study, CAR-T Therapy Pushes Lupus Into Remission
While there's no cure for lupus and treatments don't work for everyone with the disease, a new study shows a cancer therapy may kick hard-to-treat...
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Fruit Leathers Have Detectable Pesticides: Report
Many brands of fruit leathers, a popular children’s snack, have detectable levels of pesticides, according to a new report from the Environmental...
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Family Dinner: How to Make It Happen
Families have changed and so have dinners. But many families still make it a priority to connect over a meal. Here’s how.
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Celebrity Actors Film Their Colonoscopies to Bring Awareness
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are taking on different roles -- starring in a new campaign to raise awareness about the importance of screening...
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Lack of Sleep in Teens May Lead to Obesity
The harmful effects of poor sleep add up for the teenage population.
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Walking, Sitting: What Works Best to Help Baby Stop Crying?
Researchers found a combination of walking, sitting, and holding babies for specific intervals of time worked best.
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Most Americans Over 50 Suffer Some Type of Joint Pain (Poll)
A recent poll finds 70% of people over 50 experience joint pain at least occasionally and about 60% have been told they have some form of arthritis.
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TikTok 'Slugging' Trend Has People Coating Their Faces With Grease
Slugging involves slathering some sort of sealing agent -- like Vaseline or another petroleum-based ointment -- onto the skin.
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Biden Makes Another Push for Cancer Moonshot Initiative
In a speech at the famed John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Biden likened JFK's space race to his own effort to slash...
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Is Sweat the Future of Health Monitoring?
Someday, you may be able to skip the blood draw and slap on a sweat sensor instead to measure hormones, prescription drug levels, and even how much...
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Your Poop May Hold the Secret to Long Life
Making a deposit to a "poop bank" sounds gross, but it could be a key step in ensuring your own long-term health for years to come.
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A Million Transplants: System Faces Questions Amid Milestone
While the milestone is noteworthy, and transplant surgeons call it a “remarkable number” that’s cause for celebration, they also acknowledge that...
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Unhealthy Gums Could Up Your Odds for Dementia
A new study suggests gum disease has far-reaching effects and may increase your odds of developing dementia.
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Research Reveals Cause of 'Freezing' Gait in Parkinson's
A research team has linked the activation of leg muscles in Parkinson's patients with a region of the brain called the subthalamic nucleus.
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FAQ: New COVID Omicron Boosters
New COVID boosters that target the fast-spreading Omicron strains of the virus are rolling out this week, with the CDC recommending these...