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More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
The virus, known as Type A H5N1, has been detected in nearly three dozen dairy herds in eight states. Here’s what you need to know.
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When should you not brush your teeth? Dentist goes viral for sharing 3 surprising situations
In a viral TikTok, a dentist shares three situations in which you shouldn’t brush your teeth. Do other dentists agree?
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Learn how to use your feet to alleviate minor aches from Oprah's personal pedicurist
Gloria Williams a.k.a. “The Footnanny” shows California Live’s Danielle Nottingham how you can use pressure points on your feet to help alleviate minor aches and pains.
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Psychologist becomes first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after fighting in court for years
A Peruvian psychologist who suffered from an incurable disease that weakened her muscles and had her confined to her bed for several years, died by euthanasia, becoming the first person in the country to obtain the right to die with medical assistance.
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Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests
Hospitalized women are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital if they are treated by female doctors, a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found.
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Cyclists from Spain take on Death Valley Ride to Cure ALS
A group of 20 cyclists from Spain took on the challenge of riding 400 miles in the Death Valley Ride to Cure ALS. One of the riders has lived with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, for eight years.
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Dad, 45, thought he had a pinched nerve in his neck. A rare cancer was to blame
As an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Len Barchanowicz led an active life and had few health problems. His neck pain was due to an orange-sized tumor.
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One Organ Donor Can Save 8 Lives, And Other Facts About Organ Donation
103,981 people are currently on the national transplant waiting list, including more than 2,100 children.
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As bans spread, fluoride in drinking water divides communities across the US
From Oregon to Pennsylvania, hundreds of communities have in recent years either stopped adding fluoride to their water supplies or voted to prevent its addition.
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Which condiment is healthiest? Dietitians share No. 1 pick and ones to avoid
It’s hard to imagine hot dogs, hamburgers and fries without condiments, but they can sneakily add calories, fat, salt and sugar to a meal.
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Many CVS drug plans will cover over-the-counter birth control pill at no cost
The decision by CVS could open the door for more people to prevent unintended pregnancies without a prescription.
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What is eye syphilis? Doctor explains ‘devastating' complication of STD epidemic
As syphilis cases surge in the U.S., few people know the sexually transmitted disease can endanger vision, doctors say.
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Watch: Doctor-author discusses ways to manage stress
April is Stress Awareness month, and two of the main stressors for people between ages 18 and 34 are health and money, according to the American Psychological Association. A doctor and author discusses some key ways people can manage stress.
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Watch: Drones part of the future of medical care in U.S.?
Drones appear to be part of the future of medical care, with one Boston hospital already on track to start using them this year to treat patients at their homes. Now, more drone companies are trying to get federal approval for the service.
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PCOS symptoms are still difficult for doctors to diagnose and treat. Here's why
Polycystic ovary syndrome was first identified some 90 years ago, yet there are no FDA-approved drugs to treat the complex hormonal condition.
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Increasingly popular ‘high-functioning' label uses success at work or in school to mask poor mental health, psychologist says
Spiking levels of depression and anxiety during the pandemic raised awareness of the fact that you can be in poor mental health and still excel at work.
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US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert to U.S. doctors Thursday about an increase in cases of one type of invasive meningococcal disease. Most of it is due to a specific strain of bacteria.
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US tuberculosis cases were at the highest level in a decade in 2023
The U.S. saw the most tuberculosis illnesses in a decade in 2023. That’s according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published Thursday. More than 9,600 cases were reported, which is a 16% increase from 2022. Forty states reported an increase, and rates were up among all age groups. Cases declined sharply at...
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Sexually transmitted infection rates have risen sharply among adults 55 and older, CDC data shows
The trend is prompting doctors to call for more discussions with older people about sexual health.
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Missing a doctor's appointment may trigger a ‘no-show' fee of up to $100. Is that fair? Experts weigh in
Missed a doctor’s appointment? You could get hit with a “no-show” fee. Here’s what experts say about the fairness of such charges, and how to avoid them.