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Thursday, Mar 21

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1st genetically edited pig kidney transplanted into living human: Hospital

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A team at Massachusetts General Hospital has transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney transplant into a living human in a world first.

Wednesday, Mar 20

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Long COVID mystery: Researchers are 'scratching the surface' of what they understand

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Four years after the WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a pandemic, researchers say much is still not understood about a common complication: long COVID.

Tuesday, Mar 19

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COVID vaccines found to cut risk of heart failure, blood clots after virus infection

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COVID-19 vaccines were found to cut risk of heart failure by up to 55% and blood clots by up to 78% following COVID infection, according to a new study.

Thursday, Mar 14

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WATCH: New study says interacting with dogs could make you happier

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Interacting with dogs reduces stress and promotes relaxation and concentration, according to a study from South Korea.

Thursday, Mar 7

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4 children surpass a year of HIV remission after treatment pause: Study

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Four children surpassed a year of HIV remission after a treatment pause, before testing positive again.

Monday, Mar 4

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First over-the-counter birth control pill will go on sale later this month

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Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill that can be purchased without a prescription, will be available later this month.

Tuesday, Feb 27

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7th measles case confirmed in outbreak linked to elementary school in this state

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The seventh case of measles linked to an outbreak at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Florida was confirmed by officials on Tuesday.

Friday, Feb 16

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Asthma medication approved by FDA to help treat people with food allergies

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Early data from a federally funded clinical trial shows promise for asthma medicine to curb food allergy reactions in kids.

Thursday, Feb 15

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Lyme disease case counts in the US rose by almost 70% in 2022 due to a change in how it's reported

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Lyme disease cases in the United States jumped nearly 70% in 2022

Wednesday, Feb 14

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CDC report finds COVID patients 4.3 times more likely to develop chronic fatigue

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A new CDC study published Wednesday found that COVID-19 patients are 4.3 times more likely to develop chronic fatigue than those who have not had the virus.

Tuesday, Feb 13

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Rare human case of bubonic plague in Oregon: How it spreads and what to know

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The plague spreads to humans or animals through a bite from an infected flea or by contact with an animal sick with the disease, health officials say.

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Man dies from Alaskapox, health officials say: What to know

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The Alaskapox virus was first identified in Fairbanks, Alaska, in 2015, according to the Alaska Department of Health.

Thursday, Feb 8

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Weight loss drugs linked to lower likelihood of depression and anxiety: Study

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Weight loss drugs linked to lower likelihood of depression and anxiety diagnoses, according to a new study.

Thursday, Feb 1

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FDA warns consumers contaminated 'copycat' eye drops could cause infections

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The FDA is warning consumers about 'copycat' eye drop brands that could potentially cause infections.

Monday, Jan 29

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Possible hepatitis A exposure at ShopRite in this city, health officials warn

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Philadelphia health officials say people may have been exposed to hepatitis A by an employee at a ShopRite who was working behind the meat counter.

Saturday, Jan 27

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Avian flu is devastating farms in California's 'Egg Basket' as outbreaks roil poultry industry

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A year ago the bird flu led to record egg prices and widespread shortages.

Thursday, Jan 25

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Children with genetic deafness have hearing restored with gene therapy, study finds

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A new study published Wednesday found that a type of gene therapy was able to restore hearing in children with a genetic form of deafness.

Tuesday, Jan 23

Why Americans may be at risk of heart problems as COVID, flu spread across US: Expert

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As COVID, flu and other viruses continue spreading, an expert says respiratory illness season can lead to an increased risk of heart problems for many Americans.

Monday, Jan 22

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Millions in the UK being urged to get vaccinations during a surge in measles cases

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U.K. health officials are urging millions of parents to book their children in for missed measles, mumps and rubella shots amid a sharp increase in the number of measles cases and the lowest vaccination rates in a decade

Saturday, Jan 20

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Cancer vaccine with minimal side effects nearing Phase 3 clinical trials

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Melanoma cancer vaccine with minimal side effects nearing Phase 3 in clinical trials, according to experts.

Thursday, Jan 18

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CDC now encouraging doctors to consider more blood testing for “forever chemicals”

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CDC now encouraging doctors to consider more blood testing for PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”

Wednesday, Jan 17

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Cancer deaths declining, but increase for some cancers in young adults: Report

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A new report shows cancer deaths declining overall, but troubling increase for colon and breast cancer in younger adults.

Monday, Jan 15

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Doctors' group offers free measles vaccines in Philadelphia to fight outbreak

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A doctors' group is offering free measles vaccines for unvaccinated residents in Philadelphia to fight an outbreak that has infected eight people so far.

Thursday, Jan 11

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Prescriptions for ADHD drugs jumped 14% during pandemic: Study

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There were nearly six million new prescriptions for ADHD medications over a span of two years.

Tuesday, Jan 9

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WATCH: Doctor celebrates retirements on roller skates

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After working more than 30 years at a Dallas hospital, Philip Masterson celebrated his last day as an emergency room doctor on a new set of wheels.

Monday, Jan 8

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Respiratory illnesses elevated in 38 states, according to CDC

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Data from the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows respiratory illnesses are elevated in 38 states.

Wednesday, Dec 27

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Pediatric RSV led to higher hospitalization rates than omicron or flu, study finds

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A new study found hospital admission rates were higher for RSV than for the omicron strain or influenza A/B in children presenting at Swedish emergency departments

Friday, Dec 22

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Why doctors worry about the rise in childhood vaccine exemptions

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In November, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that exemptions for immunizations required in school is the highest ever recorded in U.S. history.

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Counterfeit Ozempic found in US drug supply, FDA warns

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The FDA says it's seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit versions of Ozempic.

Friday, Dec 15

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COVID-19, flu continue to increase but CDC director believes US has hit peak of RSV

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New CDC data updated on Friday shows COVID and flu hospitalizations continue to increase across the U.S. as the CDC director says she believes we've hit the peak of RSV.