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Bird flu surges in several US states with reports of new outbreaks: ‘Getting worse’
Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, continues to make its way through the U.S., as Hawaii joins the list of affected states. The Hawaiian Department of Agriculture (HDOA) reported last week that bird flu was…
FDA finds ‘black mold-like substance,’ bacteria-tainted water at Tom’s of Maine…
Tom's of Maine said it is upgrading the water system at its facility in Sanford, Maine, after receiving a warning from the Food and Drug Administration about bacteria and a "black mold-like substance," during an inspection earlier this…
COVID-19 virus could attack cancer cells and shrink tumors, new study suggests
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More than half of U.S. adults might be candidates for Ozempic
More than half of all American adults, almost 137 million people, could be candidates for the blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide, a new analysis finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News More than half of all American…
‘I’m a mother and I’m often mistaken for my daughter’s sister’ — see…
A mother and daughter are sharing how and why people think they're sisters. California native Kelly Cantu, 40, and her daughter Madison, 20, claim they're often mistaken for being sisters.Kelly Cantu said she was just 20 years old…
Diabetes drug metformin, GLP-1 meds might also curb asthma
Drugs already taken by millions of diabetes patients appear to also help slash asthma attacks by up to 70%, new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Drugs already taken by millions of diabetes patients appear…
Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcohol effects, a new study suggests. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists — which contain either semaglutide or liraglutide — are prescribed to treat type 2…
Some online vape sellers don’t comply with regulations to prevent sales to minors, study finds
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Study projects nearly 260 million Americans will be overweight or obese by 2050
Four out of five men and women in the United States will be overweight or obese by 2050 if current trends hold, a new study warns. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Four out of five men and women in the United States will…
Diabetes rates have quadrupled since 1990 — these are the 4 reasons
The number of people living with diabetes worldwide has quadrupled in the past two decades, with 830 million people diagnosed as of 2022, as published this week in The Lancet. That’s more than four times the number of people who had…
Study: Sitting too much poses health dangers, despite exercise
Time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day could increase a person's risk of heart disease and death, a new study warns. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during…
Warning sign of type 2 diabetes: 7 ways to reverse prediabetes
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Study: Risky sex more common among students who use dating apps
College students who use dating apps are more likely to engage in risky sex, endangering their health, a new study shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News College students who use dating apps are more likely to engage in…
What to know about actor Dave Coulier’s blood cancer: ‘Very aggressive’
Dave Coulier, 65, announced on Tuesday that he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The actor and comedian, best known for his role as Joey Gladstone in "Full House" from 1987 to 1995, said he was diagnosed in October after experiencing…
Trump chooses RFK Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the federal government on July 20, 2023, and on Thursday was announced as President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human…
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to cruise ship hot tubs, CDC says
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E. coli cases climb to 104 in deadly outbreak linked to slivered onions served at McDonald’s
McDonald's on Wednesday announced that it has identified a new supplier of slivered onions. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo A deadly E. coli outbreak connected to slivered onions served in McDonald's Quarter…
Bird flu leaves teen in critical condition after country’s first reported case
A teenager has been left in critical condition after contracting the first presumptive human case of avian influenza (H5N1, or bird flu) in Canada. B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the patient’s status at a…
Online sales of morning-after pills surge post-election
In the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, retailers report that online sales of emergency contraceptives have soared. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News In the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the…
Human bird flu case presumed in Canada, teenage patient is hospitalized
The first presumed human case of avian influenza (H5N1, or bird flu) has been reported in Canada. Canada's Health Minister Mark Holland confirmed the report in a post on X."To date, there has been no evidence of person-to-person…