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A tiny birthmark was 1st sign of Virginia college student's deadly cancer
Melanoma is the second-most-common type of cancer diagnosed in 15 to 19-year-olds and the most common form of cancer affecting young adults age 25 to 29. Here’s the story of Mari Tisera, who died at age 20
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Illinois' 1st 2024 human West Nile virus case reported in suburbs
A suburban Cook County woman was identified as Illinois’ first human case of the West Nile virus this year, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported Wednesday.
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US health officials confirm 4 new bird flu cases in Colorado poultry workers
Four poultry workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu, bringing the U.S. total to nine since the first human case of the current outbreak was detected in 2022.
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Fitness icon Richard Simmons dead at 76
Fitness icon Richard Simmons is dead at 76, according to law enforcement sources.
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Mental health clinics across the US are helping Latinos bridge language and access barriers
The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that just over one-fifth of Hispanic adults reported having a mental illness.
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Man, 35, was perfectly healthy when mystery headaches led to startling diagnosis
John Shadock was diagnosed with a cancer so aggressive it’s been called “the terminator,” but he’s doing well five years later.
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How to know if you're using sunscreen correctly
Here’s some advice from medical experts.
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What is the bubonic plague? From symptoms to how humans catch it, here's what to know
Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of the plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th century Europe. Today, it’s easily treated with antibiotics.
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27 Illinoisans infected with dengue as CDC warning in effect in US
A dengue warning was recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention on the heels of record-breaking levels of cases across much of the Americas, affecting 745 American travelers.
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27 Illinoisans infected with dengue as CDC warning in effect in US
A dengue warning was recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention on the heels of record-breaking levels of cases across much of the Americas, affecting 745 American travelers.
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The unique exercise this neuroscientist does for optimal brain health: ‘Physical activity is so powerful for our brain'
To keep your brain health in good shape, you should engage in physical activity as often as you can. Here’s a neuroscientist’s preferred form of exercise.
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Ozempic may be linked to condition that causes blindness, but more research is needed
People who were prescribed semaglutide were more likely to develop an optic nerve condition that can lead to sudden vision loss.
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Which sodas contain BVO? After FDA bans food additive, avoid these products
The FDA banned the ingredient in early July after the agency ruled it’s no longer considered safe.
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Colorado dairy worker tests positive for bird flu, fourth person linked to outbreak
A fourth farm worker has been infected with bird flu in the growing outbreak linked to dairy cows, health officials reported Wednesday.
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FDA approves new Alzheimer's drug from Eli Lilly
According to Eli Lilly, the drug has been shown to modestly slow a decline in memory and thinking abilities.
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Moms are going viral for sharing dramatic before-and-after photos of ‘pregnancy nose'
Tyreece Gilligan knew her body would change when she got pregnant. She wasn’t prepared however, for the “startling” transformation of her facial features.
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CDC warns of increased dengue fever risk across the US
This year, the incidence of dengue fever globally has been the highest on record, as nations report increasingly hot temperatures — ideal for mosquitoes that spread dengue to hatch.
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A Zyn shortage is busting users' buzz as company halts online sales
The fastest-growing nicotine product in the U.S. has been increasingly hard to come by — and some customers aren’t happy.
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Eli Lilly expects FDA decision on weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea as early as end of the year
Some patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity who took the highest dose of Zepbound achieved “disease resolution” in the two trials.
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Ozempic drugmaker is ‘ripping off the American people' with high prices, says Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., says the first question he is going to ask Novo Nordisk’s CEO at a Senate committee hearing in September is why the drugmaker charges up to 10 or 15 times more for Ozempic and Wegovy in the U.S., compared to other countries.