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Symptoms linger 2 years after COVID-19 for 1 in 6 …

A study from Switzerland found that 17% of unvaccinated people who got COVID-19 did not return to their previously normal health, and 18% reported COVID-19 symptoms such as shortness of breath 24

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U.S. sees sharp rise in rate of pregnant women who have …

(1 days ago) Photo by Cindy Parks / Pixabay. The number of American women who have diabetes when they become pregnant has increased dramatically over five years, health …

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FDA approves second RSV vaccine for people older than 60

(4 days ago) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer's respiratory syncytial virus vaccine on Wednesday. The vaccine, called ABRYSVO, is the second RSV vaccine for people …

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Potentially deadly bacteria found on Gulf Coast, CDC warns

(Just Now) 2 days ago · A potentially deadly germ has made its way to the U.S. Gulf Coast, health officials warned this week. So far, three cases of infection from the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei …

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Study links heart attacks to faster decline of brain health

(4 days ago) This decline in global cognition after a heart attack was equivalent to about six to 13 years of mental aging, the study authors said. "Due to the fact that many people are at risk for …

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Nutrients in chocolate, berries may help ward off memory …

(2 days ago) In humans, a small study linked the dentate gyrus to cognitive, or mental, aging. A larger trial found that flavanols improved memory, having the greatest impact on people who …

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Health Industry and Medical News

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FDA proposes streamlined medication guides that it says …

(7 days ago) According to the FDA, "research suggests that medication non-adherence can contribute to nearly 25% of hospital admissions, 50% of treatment failures, and approximately …

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Experts develop checklist of 12 symptoms of long COVID

(7 days ago) Researchers have developed a definition and symptom checklist for long COVID, based on initial findings from a study of nearly 10,000 Americans. The study identified a set of …

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Experts call for end of universal masking in hospitals, clinics

(3 days ago) It's time for that to end, experts say. Advertisement. A prestigious collection of infection disease experts and epidemiologists say universal masking requirements in …

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Ketamine nasal spray may help treat migraine, study suggests

(2 days ago) The most common reasons for wanting to use nasal ketamine spray included "partial responses to reliever painkillers (100, or 59%) and preventive drugs (52, or 31%), …

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Surgeon general: Epidemic of loneliness can cause major health …

(1 days ago) Higher levels of connection can influence health-related behaviors." Advertisement The advisory said that fostering social connection requires that each commit to our …

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People in other rich nations have been outliving Americans for

(6 days ago) 3 hours ago · Life expectancy for Americans rebounded between 1974 and 1982, slowed for the next 27 years, "flatlined" between 2010 and 2019, and plummeted in 2020 and 2021 because …

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Got a question for your doctor

(9 days ago) Photo courtesy of Tim Althoff. NEW YORK, May 25 (UPI) -- Patients with medical questions who reach out to providers online may soon get the answers they need faster, …

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Black people in U.S. have worse health outcomes than White …

(2 days ago) A new state-by-state report shows that Black people in the United States have worse health outcomes than White people, which further confirms racial disparities in …

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Statins lower cholesterol, but not necessarily heart attack risk

(1 days ago) Based on data from 21 clinical trials of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, people taking these medications saw their risk for a heart attack or stroke drop by less than …

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COVID-19 national emergency ends: What it means, what to expect

(6 days ago) April 12 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden signed a bill ending the COVID-19 national emergency weeks before it was set to expire, but a public health emergency still remains in …

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Expanded Medicare coverage boosts use of methadone for opioid …

(4 days ago) To study this, the researchers analyzed encounter data and pharmacy records covering nearly 10 million people enrolled in Medicare Advantage health plans. About half of …

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More older Americans use patient portals to access health

(8 days ago) About 78% of people aged 50 to 80 now use at least one patient portal, according to the new University of Michigan (U-M) National Poll on Healthy Aging. Five years ago, just …

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Pediatricians say 24-hour ER pharmacies could improve care for kids

(9 days ago) Dr. Eric Maroyka is senior director of the Center on Pharmacy Practice Advancement for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. He said he was glad to …

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Less invasive treatment for 'leaky' heart valve does well in study

(9 days ago) Because the patients in the study ranged in age from 76 to 86, the investigators noted that many struggled with health complications beyond a leaky heart valve. As a result, …

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Experts warn of nitazenes, a new street drug as deadly as fentanyl

(8 days ago) According to the latest national data, U.S. drug overdoses hit a record high in 2021 -- more than 108,000 lives lost. Three-quarters of those deaths involved synthetic opioids …

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Half of U.S. parents worry about social media's toll on kids' mental …

(4 days ago) The survey questioned more than 2,000 U.S. adults, including more than 700 parents of children younger than 18, in late March and early April. The survey found that the …

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Rayhan Asat: More needs to be done to punish China over Uyghur …

(9 days ago) 1 hour ago · Rayhan Asat (C), a leading human rights lawyer of Uyghur origin, listens during a panel discussion on human rights in Asia during the 18th Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity …

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Miami Heat steal Game 2 from Denver Nuggets, tie NBA Finals

(5 days ago) 8 hours ago · June 4 (UPI) -- Miami Heat players watched an early edge evaporate, but rekindled a simmering shooting stroke in the fourth quarter for a Game 2 comeback win over the Denver …

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Twitter head of trust and safety resigns after Musk criticizes staff

(8 days ago) 19 hours ago · June 4 (UPI) --Twitter's head of trust and safety has resigned after owner Elon Musk criticized content moderators for labeling an "anti-trans" video as "hateful conduct."Ella …

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Hong Kong appeals court overturns Bao Choy conviction

(Just Now) 44 minutes ago · A Hong Kong appeals court gave a rare victory against the government on Monday when it overturned the conviction of local journalist Bao Choy for making false …

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'Cruel Summer' cast explores drastic Season 2 changes

(4 days ago) 3 hours ago · LOS ANGELES, June 5 (UPI) -- Cruel Summer returns with a new cast in an entirely new story for Season 2, premiering Monday at 9 p.m. EDT on Freeform. A new …

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China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu accuses U.S. of

(8 days ago) 20 hours ago · June 4 (UPI) --China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu has accused the United States of "provocation" and warned of the "unbearable disaster" of war between the two nations.Gen. …

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