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Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say

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Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say

Childhood pneumonia surge reported in Netherlands amid outbreak in China

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Childhood pneumonia surge reported in Netherlands amid outbreak in China

10 functional health predictions for 2024, according to a doctor and a wellness expert

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10 functional health predictions for 2024, according to a doctor and a wellness expert

California woman with painful fat deposit disorder gets ‘life-changing’ surgery, has ‘newfound freedom’

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California woman with painful fat deposit disorder gets ‘life-changing’ surgery, has ‘newfound freedom’

As physical therapist practices in America face staffing shortages, kids are 'suffering,' say experts

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As physical therapist practices in America face staffing shortages, kids are 'suffering,' say experts

Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say

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Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say

California woman with painful fat deposit disorder gets ‘life-changing’ surgery, has ‘newfound freedom’

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California woman with painful fat deposit disorder gets ‘life-changing’ surgery, has ‘newfound freedom’

10 functional health predictions for 2024, according to a doctor and a wellness expert

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10 functional health predictions for 2024, according to a doctor and a wellness expert

Childhood pneumonia surge reported in Netherlands amid outbreak in China

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Childhood pneumonia surge reported in Netherlands amid outbreak in China

Gratitude practices can improve both physical and mental health, expert says: ‘Profound effects’

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Gratitude practices can improve both physical and mental health, expert says: ‘Profound effects’

As physical therapist practices in America face staffing shortages, kids are 'suffering,' say experts

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As physical therapist practices in America face staffing shortages, kids are 'suffering,' say experts

Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federal government: ‘Preventing the spread’

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Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federal government: ‘Preventing the spread’

Home for the holidays? Here's how to avoid stress around family members, according to experts

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Home for the holidays? Here's how to avoid stress around family members, according to experts

As childhood pneumonia spreads, here’s what parents can do to keep their kids healthy

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As childhood pneumonia spreads, here’s what parents can do to keep their kids healthy

Western Massachusetts reports RSV uptick as child pneumonia outbreak hits Ohio

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Western Massachusetts reports RSV uptick as child pneumonia outbreak hits Ohio

Amid childhood pneumonia outbreaks, infectious diseases expert reveals key facts about ‘white lung syndrome’

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Amid childhood pneumonia outbreaks, infectious diseases expert reveals key facts about ‘white lung syndrome’

‘Zoom fatigue’ is a common struggle for remote workers. Here’s how to handle it, according to experts

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‘Zoom fatigue’ is a common struggle for remote workers. Here’s how to handle it, according to experts

Depression and anxiety rates higher among college students than their peers, new study suggests

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Depression and anxiety rates higher among college students than their peers, new study suggests

Childhood pneumonia outbreak is reported in southwestern Ohio: 'Large uptick'

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Childhood pneumonia outbreak is reported in southwestern Ohio: 'Large uptick'

7 ways drinking alcohol can impact your gut health: 'Sobering' effects

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7 ways drinking alcohol can impact your gut health: 'Sobering' effects

10 healthy living habits, foods that raise cancer risk, and a nurse's triumph over heart disease

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10 healthy living habits, foods that raise cancer risk, and a nurse's triumph over heart disease

Cases of COVID variant BA.2.86 have tripled in 2 weeks, says CDC report

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Cases of COVID variant BA.2.86 have tripled in 2 weeks, says CDC report

Friends run for a cure for lupus, completing NYC Marathon in honor of longtime pal and lupus sufferer

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Friends run for a cure for lupus, completing NYC Marathon in honor of longtime pal and lupus sufferer

AI model could help predict lung cancer risks in non-smokers, study finds: ‘Significant advancement’

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AI model could help predict lung cancer risks in non-smokers, study finds: ‘Significant advancement’

Could flu vaccination reduce the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular deaths?

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Could flu vaccination reduce the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular deaths?

Cancer risk could increase with consumption of certain foods and drinks, study finds

November 28

Cancer risk could increase with consumption of certain foods and drinks, study finds

For cold and flu treatments, do you need a prescription or are over-the-counter meds good enough?

November 27

For cold and flu treatments, do you need a prescription or are over-the-counter meds good enough?

When measuring heart attack risk, one important red flag is often overlooked, doctors say

November 27

When measuring heart attack risk, one important red flag is often overlooked, doctors say

10 natural treatments that doctors recommend for the cold and flu

November 27

10 natural treatments that doctors recommend for the cold and flu

Here's how to prevent cold and flu from spreading throughout your household

November 26

Here's how to prevent cold and flu from spreading throughout your household

10 healthy habits to practice every day that take less than 10 minutes each

November 26

10 healthy habits to practice every day that take less than 10 minutes each

Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has killed 2, infected 99: This is a 'wake-up call'

November 25

Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has killed 2, infected 99: This is a 'wake-up call'

After Thanksgiving, these are the worst leftovers for your dog — see the list

November 25

After Thanksgiving, these are the worst leftovers for your dog — see the list

These holiday decorations and treats could pose a threat to pets, veterinarians warn

November 25

These holiday decorations and treats could pose a threat to pets, veterinarians warn

Over half the people who get COVID have lingering symptoms after 3 years, new study finds

November 25

Over half the people who get COVID have lingering symptoms after 3 years, new study finds

Taking selfies is now considered a 'public health problem,' requires 'safety messaging,' say researchers

November 24

Taking selfies is now considered a 'public health problem,' requires 'safety messaging,' say researchers

Experimental weight loss drug could help treat fatty liver disease in people with obesity, study finds

November 24

Experimental weight loss drug could help treat fatty liver disease in people with obesity, study finds

Colorado cardiac nurse, after three heart attacks, offers survival tips: ‘Listen to your gut’

November 24

Colorado cardiac nurse, after three heart attacks, offers survival tips: ‘Listen to your gut’

Illinois virus outbreak linked to dollar burrito event for Northwestern University students

November 23

Illinois virus outbreak linked to dollar burrito event for Northwestern University students

Alabama woman's miracle pregnancy, belly fat-dementia link, and the latest sleep trends

November 23

Alabama woman's miracle pregnancy, belly fat-dementia link, and the latest sleep trends

The truth about why you feel more aches and pains in the cold weather — and what to do about it

November 23

The truth about why you feel more aches and pains in the cold weather — and what to do about it

Nurse who died by suicide inspires calls for change in health care system: ‘Need to take care of each other'

November 22

Nurse who died by suicide inspires calls for change in health care system: ‘Need to take care of each other'

US scores D+ for preterm birth rates, says new report: ‘Falling further behind’

November 21

US scores D+ for preterm birth rates, says new report: ‘Falling further behind’

Hidden belly fat could signal Alzheimer’s disease risk 15 years before symptoms show up, study finds

November 21

Hidden belly fat could signal Alzheimer’s disease risk 15 years before symptoms show up, study finds

Coffee and COVID: Could drinking 1 or 2 cups a day reduce the severity of the viral illness?

November 21

Coffee and COVID: Could drinking 1 or 2 cups a day reduce the severity of the viral illness?

COVID is not a concern for Americans heading into Christmas, other holidays, says survey: 'Just another virus'

November 20

COVID is not a concern for Americans heading into Christmas, other holidays, says survey: 'Just another virus'

Through Vocal Cord Crisis, CHM Offered Hope

November 20

Through Vocal Cord Crisis, CHM Offered Hope

Sleep problems worsen during the winter, US adults say in new survey

November 20

Sleep problems worsen during the winter, US adults say in new survey

Alabama woman with two uteruses is pregnant with twins, one in each womb: ‘1 in 50 million’ chance

November 20

Alabama woman with two uteruses is pregnant with twins, one in each womb: ‘1 in 50 million’ chance

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer could find hope in new FDA-approved treatment

November 20

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer could find hope in new FDA-approved treatment

Sportscaster Erin Andrews talks motherhood, fertility challenges and health supplements: So 'important'

November 19

Sportscaster Erin Andrews talks motherhood, fertility challenges and health supplements: So 'important'

Cancer deaths among kids and teens fell 24% over past two decades, CDC reports: 'Better treatments'

November 19

Cancer deaths among kids and teens fell 24% over past two decades, CDC reports: 'Better treatments'

Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials

November 19

Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials

Rural hospitals struggle to maintain operations after COVID funds cease

November 18

Rural hospitals struggle to maintain operations after COVID funds cease

As eye drop recalls continue, here’s what you need to know to protect your vision

November 18

As eye drop recalls continue, here’s what you need to know to protect your vision

When should older drivers have to stop driving?

November 18

When should older drivers have to stop driving?

Sleep deprivation could relieve depression but only temporarily, says study, as doctors share warnings

November 18

Sleep deprivation could relieve depression but only temporarily, says study, as doctors share warnings

Experts recommend isolating dogs amid respiratory 'mystery illness'

November 17

Experts recommend isolating dogs amid respiratory 'mystery illness'

Kids’ sleep problems could be inherited, new research suggests

November 17

Kids’ sleep problems could be inherited, new research suggests

Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has same effect as blood pressure meds, study finds

November 17

Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has same effect as blood pressure meds, study finds

Should you get the COVID and flu vaccines at the same time?

November 16

Should you get the COVID and flu vaccines at the same time?

COVID and flu vaccine rates are declining for US health care workers, CDC reports: ‘Disturbing trend’

November 16

COVID and flu vaccine rates are declining for US health care workers, CDC reports: ‘Disturbing trend’

Mom loses limbs to flu, study shows risks of sitting, and veteran gets new eye and face

November 15

Mom loses limbs to flu, study shows risks of sitting, and veteran gets new eye and face

Eating one popular fruit could help reduce your chances of developing dementia, study finds

November 15

Eating one popular fruit could help reduce your chances of developing dementia, study finds

Older adult women caregivers have lower death rates than non-caregivers, study finds: ‘A sense of purpose’

November 15

Older adult women caregivers have lower death rates than non-caregivers, study finds: ‘A sense of purpose’

Spending the night in an emergency room puts older adults at higher risk of dying in the hospital: study

November 15

Spending the night in an emergency room puts older adults at higher risk of dying in the hospital: study

Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more

November 14

Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more

Standing and even sleeping are better for your heart than sitting, new study suggests

November 14

Standing and even sleeping are better for your heart than sitting, new study suggests

Emergency room nurse, lost to suicide, called US health care system her ‘abuser’ in haunting letter

November 14

Emergency room nurse, lost to suicide, called US health care system her ‘abuser’ in haunting letter

Ohio woman who lost all four limbs to flu complications speaks out to raise awareness

November 13

Ohio woman who lost all four limbs to flu complications speaks out to raise awareness

In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'

November 12

In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval

November 11

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval

With their military son lost to suicide, parents share a path to healing — and helping others

November 11

With their military son lost to suicide, parents share a path to healing — and helping others

Childhood vaccinations are at an all-time low, the CDC reveals

November 10

Childhood vaccinations are at an all-time low, the CDC reveals

For quality sleep, timing is everything, experts say: Here’s the secret of successful slumber

November 10

For quality sleep, timing is everything, experts say: Here’s the secret of successful slumber

Does the flu increase the risk of heart attacks?

November 10

Does the flu increase the risk of heart attacks?

Arkansas military veteran receives world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant

November 9

Arkansas military veteran receives world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant

Nevada faces shortage of primary care doctors as appointment times lengthen

November 9

Nevada faces shortage of primary care doctors as appointment times lengthen

Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'

November 9

Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'

COVID lockdowns increased ADHD risk among 10-year-old children, new study finds

November 9

COVID lockdowns increased ADHD risk among 10-year-old children, new study finds

Chicago doctors use breast implants to perform successful double-lung transplant on 34-year-old man

November 8

Chicago doctors use breast implants to perform successful double-lung transplant on 34-year-old man

Cold and flu warning signs, COVID's collective trauma, and the top sleep disruptors

November 8

Cold and flu warning signs, COVID's collective trauma, and the top sleep disruptors

Ask a doc: ‘Does chicken soup really help cure a cold?’

November 8

Ask a doc: ‘Does chicken soup really help cure a cold?’

Want to live longer? Follow 8 heart-healthy habits, says the American Heart Association

November 8

Want to live longer? Follow 8 heart-healthy habits, says the American Heart Association

Diabetes screening may be as simple as speaking into smartphone with new AI app, researchers say

November 8

Diabetes screening may be as simple as speaking into smartphone with new AI app, researchers say

Surprising sleep trends revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping'

November 7

Surprising sleep trends revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping'

What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, lung infection confirmed at Arkansas senior center

November 6

What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, lung infection confirmed at Arkansas senior center

Cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV: How to identify the differing symptoms and stay safe

November 6

Cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV: How to identify the differing symptoms and stay safe

A quarter of US medical students consider quitting school and most may not treat patients: new survey

November 6

A quarter of US medical students consider quitting school and most may not treat patients: new survey

These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data

November 5

These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data

One in six teens admits to drowsy driving, survey finds: It's 'impaired driving, unequivocally'

November 5

One in six teens admits to drowsy driving, survey finds: It's 'impaired driving, unequivocally'

Brooke Shields says drinking excess water led to her seizure: So how much is too much?

November 4

Brooke Shields says drinking excess water led to her seizure: So how much is too much?

COVID-19 pandemic has caused ‘collective trauma’ among US adults, new poll says

November 4

COVID-19 pandemic has caused ‘collective trauma’ among US adults, new poll says

Are the benefits of cold showers worth the discomfort? Experts weigh in

November 3

Are the benefits of cold showers worth the discomfort? Experts weigh in

7 tips for falling asleep on long-haul flights (Hint: Skip the alcohol, coffee and sedatives)

November 3

7 tips for falling asleep on long-haul flights (Hint: Skip the alcohol, coffee and sedatives)

Why immunotherapy is emerging as the ‘fourth pillar’ of cancer treatments, experts say

November 3

Why immunotherapy is emerging as the ‘fourth pillar’ of cancer treatments, experts say

Cold and flu season is coming: Know the warning signs and symptoms now

November 3

Cold and flu season is coming: Know the warning signs and symptoms now

Should you be screened for lung cancer based on new guidelines for high-risk patients?

November 2

Should you be screened for lung cancer based on new guidelines for high-risk patients?

Cervical cancer drug raises survival rate by 30% compared to chemotherapy: 'Game-changer'

November 2

Cervical cancer drug raises survival rate by 30% compared to chemotherapy: 'Game-changer'

November 2

New Jersey dentists team up to give first responder a brand-new smile: ‘I feel more confident’

Dog saves teen's life, parents worry about tech addiction, and student fights cancer

November 1

Dog saves teen's life, parents worry about tech addiction, and student fights cancer

Pig heart recipient's ‘last wish’ was to help doctors learn from procedure, dying man said: ‘We will miss him'

November 1

Pig heart recipient's ‘last wish’ was to help doctors learn from procedure, dying man said: ‘We will miss him'

Lack of sleep is compromising the mental health of 78% of adults, survey finds

November 1

Lack of sleep is compromising the mental health of 78% of adults, survey finds

Parents of teens more concerned about internet addiction than drug use, study finds: 'Problematic patterns'

November 1

Parents of teens more concerned about internet addiction than drug use, study finds: 'Problematic patterns'

Sick with a cold or flu? Here's how to know if you can still exercise: ‘Use the neck check’

November 1

Sick with a cold or flu? Here's how to know if you can still exercise: ‘Use the neck check’