Study shows longer walks may be key to healthy heart
Longer walks may be the key to a heathy heart. A new study showed a lower risk of heart disease in adults who walk in spans of 15 minutes or longer per day.
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Study says music can lower risk of dementia
Researchers at Monash University have found that people who listen to music regularly have lower rates of cognitive decline, and a reduced risk of dementia.
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Texas attorney general sues Tylenol makers, claiming they hid autism risk
This follows President Donald Trump’s announcement in September that the FDA believes the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism, though medical experts have said the medication is safe.
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Kaiser Permanente workers end five-day strike
According to Kaiser, negotiations will continue Wednesday on economic issues, specifically wages for employees.
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Planet-first diet could feed the world by 2050
This kind of diet is very similar to the mediterranean diet and focuses on fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, and a moderate amount of meat and dairy.
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Costco to sell Ozempic and Wegovy at a large discount for people without insurance
For members who have insurance, the price will depend on their plan. The discounted prescriptions will be available at over 600 Costco pharmacies nationwide.
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Planned Parenthood suspends Medicaid services
This means Arizonans insured with Medicaid will no longer be able to access basic care, such as cancer screenings, STI tests and birth control. The changes will go into effect on October 1.
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Recent study says cycling could protect brain against dementia
Researchers studied years of data from nearly 480,000 people. They found those who cycled had a 19% lower risk of all-cause dementia, and a 22% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Aquastar recalls more than 85,000 bags of shrimp due to possible health risk
AquaStar (USA) Corp. is recalling more than 85,000 bags of shrimp due to insanitary conditions where the products may have been contaminated with cesium-137, a radioactive element.
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Trump Administration announces autism findings
Over the weekend, President Trump told reporters he believed acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, was “a very big factor” in autism risk despite a recent study finding that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy was not tied to autism.
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Former CDC director testifies on Capitol Hill
The fired former head of the CDC appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning where she had a warning for lawmakers.
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New advances offer hope for hemophilia patients
Hemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood doesn’t clot properly, leading to excessive bruising, internal bleeding, and in severe cases, life-threatening complications.
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Fired CDC director set to testify at Senate hearing
Monarez will appear before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on September 17.
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Arizona woman struggles to get COVID booster amid new vaccination guidelines
Mesa resident Jane Koepsel is frustrated because she’s been trying to get a COVID booster, but keeps hitting roadblocks.
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Kansas senator on CDC and vaccine hesitancy
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the CDC and vaccine hesitancy.
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American Cancer Society report finds spike in prostate cancer cases
A new American Cancer Society report finds rates of prostate cancer increased 3% a year from 2014 to 2021. The steepest increase was for advanced stage diagnoses.
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New guidelines could limit access to COVID-19 vaccine this fall
This year’s COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adults 65 and older and younger people with certain medical conditions. Until now, COVID vaccines were available to anyone six months and older.
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California resident tests positive for bubonic plague
A South Lake Tahoe resident tested positive for the bubonic plague and is believed to have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the area.
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Walmart recalls its Great Value shrimp over potential radioactive contamination
The frozen shrimp were imported from Indonesian company Pt. Bahari Makmur Sejati and sold at Walmart stores as Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp.
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Dietician offers healthy suggestions when packing school lunches
Registered dietician Megan McNamee, the co-author of “Feeding Littles Lunches,” stopped by CBS Mornings with some tasty suggestions. Some examples include veggie wontons, rice cake sandwiches and a yogurt parfait.
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