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Cancer death rate for Black people declines, but higher risk remains
An American Cancer Society report found that the risk of death among Black patients is twice that of white…
Common cancer treatment can have this painful side effect
During active cancer treatment, patients face many smaller battles on the path to remission. One of those lesser-known struggles is a condition known as chemo mouth, a…
RFK Jr. issues guidance on ‘restoring concept of biological truth’ of 2 sexes
1 of 2 | Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to reporters in…
Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods
Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes, living independently, for longer periods of time. Those medications, while…
Sunshine in pregnancy, infancy could help children with multiple sclerosis
After adjusting for numerous factors, including the use of sunscreen, hats and clothing, the data showed…
Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here’s why
Cigarette smoking is by far the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, data shows — but in a surprising turn of events, the most common form of the disease is primarily found in…
Wyoming woman hospitalized with bird flu in third confirmed human case
1 of 2 | The Wyoming Department of Health said an older woman from Platte County tested…
Flu cases are highest in these US states: See the map
The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says "seasonal influenza activity remains elevated and continues to increase across the country."…
Epidural steroid injections for some forms of back pain can help in short term
Researchers found that epidural steroid injections may modestly reduce pain and disability in patients…
3 biggest health hazards threaten all Americans, says oncologist
The American healthcare system is "broken," says an Arizona oncologist — and he’s sharing what he thinks needs to change. Ahead of RFK Jr.’s confirmation as head of the U.S.…
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…
American doctor, cancer survivor runs 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days
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States with abortion bans have more infant deaths, studies say
Two studies, published Thursday in JAMA, show that states that enforced complete or near-total abortion…
Weight-loss, diabetes drugs linked to vision problems in small study
Popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss could have an unexpected side effect. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes…
Anesthesiologists warn about proper use of ketamine
People should never take ketamine without proper dosing and medical supervision, according to new…
‘I’m a cancer survivor – here’s what I’ve cut from my kitchen’
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Almost half of rural Americans drive long distances for surgery
By 2020, data show, 99 million Americans already had trouble finding "timely, high-quality and affordable…
Cancer vaccine shows promising results for certain patients
There could be new hope on the horizon for kidney cancer patients in the form of an experimental vaccine. Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School,…
Vast numbers of workers suffer from chronic conditions, Harvard poll finds
More than half of employees suffer from chronic conditions, and three-fourths of them need to deal with their illnesses on the job, researchers found.…
MAHA, RFK Jr. confirmation puts childhood vaccines in spotlight: MMR fact vs fiction
Amid RFK Jr.’s push to improve healthcare as part of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, there is a growing focus on vaccine transparency. One of the most common…