Dr. Oz on drug pricing, Medicaid and rural healthcare
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the impact of…
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Dogs in California die due to an unknown cause
Neighbors say, in the last 10 days, six dogs have died and more than a dozen more have fallen ill without a clear…
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Psychiatrist on why ignoring negative emotions can backfire
In her book, “Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being,” Dr. Sue Varma suggests avoiding phrases that invalidate…
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Deion Sanders announces he’s been cured of bladder cancer
Sanders revealed he had been diagnosed with bladder cancer. However, his oncologist says he underwent a procedure to remove his bladder and construct…
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‘Kids Eat in Color’ founder offers tips to help kids eat better
“Kids Eat in Color” founder Jennifer Anderson has specific advice on children and candy. Delay introducing sugar as long as you can. Avoid…
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New study says the COVID-19 pandemic aged our brains
British researchers examined a large database of brain scans and found an age acceleration of five-and-a-half months associated with the…
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Erik Menendez reportedly battling a ‘serious medical condition’
It comes as he and his brother, Lyle, are fighting for their freedom, with both serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their…
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Researchers say more than 14 million children remain unvaccinated
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund released its latest immunization report last week. Researchers found…
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New study finds nicotine pouches responsible for poisoning kids
The study looked at cases of children under six who accidentally ingested nicotine through products like vapes, gums, and lozenges. Most types of…
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Psychologist shares how to talk to kids about disasters
Tragedies, such as the recent deadly flooding in Texas, have left kids with a lot of questions and perhaps some anxiety. Research shows children who…
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Plague detected in patient who died in Arizona
A patient who died at a Flagstaff, Arizona hospital last week was diagnosed with the bacteria that causes the plague, marking the first known…
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How kids with heart conditions can safely stay active this summer
About 900,000 children in the U.S. are estimated to be living with a heart condition, according to the…
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CDC ends emergency response to H5N1 Bird Flu as cases drop
The agency says the decision comes after a steady drop in cases and no new human infections reported since…
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Mattel launches Barbie with Type 1 diabetes
Mattel has launched a new Barbie with Type 1 diabetes and a glucose monitor, expanding the company’s…
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Former FDA commissioner on RFK Jr.’s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s newly…
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Deaths from heart attacks and heart disease are down
The study indicates overall heart disease death rates dropped 66% in U.S. adults age 25 and older, and deaths from heart attacks dropped by nearly…
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Aquatic therapy helps Veterans in San Diego heal from PTSD
Healing Wave Aquatics uses a 97-degree pool for trauma-informed aquatic therapy for service members trying to cope with…
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Health insurers to speed up prior authorization process
Changes designed to reduce red tape are in store for hundreds of millions of Americans who have private health…
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Car wash in Florida provides opportunities for people with autism
It can be a challenge for people with autism to find employment opportunities but one business in Florida is providing those much needed…
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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law restricting gender-affirming care for minors
In a landmark decision, a divided U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Tennessee law restricting some medical treatments for transgender…
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