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CDC declares ‘high severity’ of flu cases for all ages
Young children are among the most vulnerable to influenza and respiratory viruses that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says is especially prolific this…
MAHA influencer demands stricter safety standards for US cosmetics
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U.S. influenza cases reach 15-year high despite declining COVID-19, CDC says
The nation's flu map shows influenza rates are high or very high in more than half of the United States. Image by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Plastic surgery trends take a surprising turn, as doctors see more patients ‘sizing…
These days, bigger isn't always better when it comes to cosmetic surgery. The so-called "Kardashian" look, which once popularized Brazilian butt lifts, breast augmentations and lip filler, is no longer the hot trend, some experts…
Health groups sound alarm on missing CDC, FDA data
The Tom Harkin Global Communications Center, otherwise known as Building 19, is located on the organization's Roybal Campus in Atlanta. Photo by James Gathany/Centers…
Lara Trump on food, health and America’s children: ‘We want the truth’
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Cosmetic surgeons try to correct ‘Ozempic face’ for weight-loss drug users
Facial cosmetic surgeons reported a 50% rise in the number of facial fat-grafting procedures undertaken throughout 2024, probably due to the effects of weight loss…
Disease starts on your plate, cardiologist says — here’s what to change
More than 133 million Americans (40%) had at least one chronic disease in 2022, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Topping the list of chronic diseases are heart disease, cancer, stroke,…
Emergency room doctors sometimes don’t spot migraines in minority children
Hispanic or Black patients arriving at the ER with severe headache symptoms were, respectively, 35% and 20% less likely than white patients to be admitted to…
Seafood samples contain high levels of microplastics in US state, say researchers
Microplastics were detected in almost every seafood sample found off the coast of the western U.S. in a recent study, researchers claim. The study, led by Portland State University (PSU), identified "anthropogenic particles" —…
Expert concerned U.S. not prepared for bird flu spread in humans
Dr. Peter Chin-Hong. a professor of medicine at the University of San Francisco. stressed that rapid surveillance and reporting on any new cases of bird flu are…
Super Bowl and sports fan depression: How to cope when your team loses, according to mental health…
You win some, you lose some — and the Super Bowl every year is no exception. As the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles battle it out on Sunday, Feb. 9, at Super Bowl LIX, the teams' respective fans will be in for either a…
COVID-19 may attack arteries, increase risk to heart, study finds
Infection with the COVID-19 virus is associated with rapid growth of plaque in arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle, also called coronary arteries,…
MAHA moms call for ‘rigorous transparency’ into health concerns
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Heart health at risk for new mothers of twins, study suggests
Women have a doubled risk of hospitalization for heart problems within a year of delivering twins, researchers reported Monday in the European Heart Journal. Photo by…
Heavy cannabis use could pose this threat to the brain
As cannabis is legalized in more states across the country, new research points to the negative side effects of partaking too much. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus looked into the impact of recent…
More microplastics found in human brains
A new study found that brain samples collected in 2024 contained significantly more microplastics than those taken eight years earlier. Adobe stock/HealthDay…
Woman suffers pain for 20 years until her mystery ailment is finally diagnosed
A woman who suffered intensely painful periods for some 20 years was finally diagnosed with a revealing ailment — helping to clear up a mystery that began plaguing her even before she became a teenager. Jen Moore, 35, a former wedding…
Your environment affects how well your medications work
Your environment can have a major effect on how well specific treatments work for you. Photo by PixabayPexels Your environment affects how well your…
Dementia risk may be lowered by one important medical device
For those with diabetes, maintaining healthy blood sugar levels helps to prevent serious complications, like kidney problems and blindness — but it can also be important for brain health. "The collective data on blood glucose and…