Health Minute: COVID-19 is changing, so is our immunity
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the U.S., but vaccines and immunity from prior infections have changed the way our bodies react to the virus that…
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Doctors urged to look at more than just BMI as a health measure
Most doctors in the U.S. screen for obesity by using a measure called body mass index or…
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Pancreatic cancer vaccine shows encouraging results
An mRNA vaccine that programs the body to fight pancreatic cancer is showing early…
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Avian flu vaccine for birds being tested, ending outbreak brings challenges
New vaccines are being tested to prevent Avian flu in birds, but experts say ending the historic outbreak isn’t as simple as…
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Iowa halts funding for Plan B and abortions for rape victims
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – Iowa’s attorney general is pausing funding for emergency contraception, and in some cases, abortion for sexual assault victims.…
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Arizona mother seeking life saving treatment for 7 month old baby
Chandler, AZ. (CNN / KYMA, KECY-TV) – Josefina Hernandez is running out of options, in her search for life saving care to treat her 7 month old…
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CDC data shows rise in sexually transmitted infections
The rate of sexually transmitted infections jumped by 7% in…
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Study shows poor sleep increases stroke risk
If you are having problems sleeping, then you may be at a greater risk of having a…
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Poor sleep makes asthma more likely
A new study says poor sleep may put you at a greater risk for developing…
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WHO estimates one in six people affected by infertility
An estimated one in six people globally are affected by…
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New national plan to reduce cancer deaths
The Department of Health and Human Services is working on several initiatives to reduce the number of cancer deaths in the…
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Strong friendships may help physiological health
According to a new study, steady friendships may be an asset to your physical…
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Massive recall on beef after E. Coli pops up in sample
A meat-packer is voluntarily recalling 1.7 tons of boneless beef chuck after E. coli was found in a…
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Alzheimer’s first signs may appear in the eyes
Eyes may be the window to the soul, but could they also provide glimpses into cognitive…
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Study: Paxlovid decreases risk of ‘long covid’
People who are vaccinated or who take Paxlovid during a Covid-19 infection have a lower risk of developing the ‘long covid’…
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Pfizer recalls migraine medication over packaging issue
Pfizer is recalling more than four million packages of a prescription migraine…
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FDA’s new rules for tobacco product packaging
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing new rules to ensure tobacco users really know what they’re…
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CDC warns of drug-resistant bacteria
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people about the rising threat of drug-resistant…
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Poll: One in three parents give children fever meds
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – Many parents give fever-reducing medication to their kids way too quickly. That’s according to a new national poll by C.S. Mott…
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Chronic pain tied to increased dementia
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – Chronic pain is linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. According to a study published in the Journal…
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