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White House announces global partnership to prevent future pandemics

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White House announces global partnership to prevent future pandemics

The Biden Administration announced Tuesday that it will work with 50 nations worldwide to try to prevent global pandemics such as COVID-19, which brought the world to a standstill four years ago.

Industry group: Improve safety guidelines for melatonin gummies

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Industry group: Improve safety guidelines for melatonin gummies

AI may help radiologists boost efficiency, minimize errors

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AI may help radiologists boost efficiency, minimize errors

Controlling blood pressure could prevent uterine fibroids

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Controlling blood pressure could prevent uterine fibroids

Rapid immune response of cells inside nose leads to milder cases of COVID-19 in kids

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Rapid immune response of cells inside nose leads to milder cases of COVID-19 in kids

The nose appears to know when it comes to why children typically have milder cases of COVID-19 than seniors, a new study finds.

Genetics-based universal vaccine could be effective against any viral strain

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Genetics-based universal vaccine could be effective against any viral strain

Genetics-based "one-and-done" vaccines for the flu and COVID-19 could prove more effective and easier to craft than current jabs, researchers report.

Pregnancy complications may raise health risks for decades

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Pregnancy complications may raise health risks for decades

Women who experience common complications during a pregnancy could face heightened odds for early death for decades to come, new research shows.

CDC investigating nearly 20 cases of people falling ill from counterfeit Botox

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CDC investigating nearly 20 cases of people falling ill from counterfeit Botox

April 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is investigating nearly 20 reports of people experiencing adverse effects from injections of counterfeit Botox.

U.S. pharmacy database shows record-high shortages of medical drugs

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U.S. pharmacy database shows record-high shortages of medical drugs

Americans are facing more shortages of the drugs they need for medical care than ever before, a national pharmacy database shows.

Antibiotics don't speed recovery from cough, study shows

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Antibiotics don't speed recovery from cough, study shows

Doctors sometimes prescribe antibiotics to help treat a cough, but a new study shows the drugs won't help reduce the severity or duration of coughing -- even if a bacterial infection is the culprit.

A third of women with migraines report onset during menstruation

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A third of women with migraines report onset during menstruation

Among U.S. women with migraine, a third say the attacks tend to coincide with their periods, a new survey finds.

Pets pass antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs' to humans

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Pets pass antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs' to humans

Dogs and cats can pass antibiotic-resistant bacteria to their owners, raising concerns that household pets could be contributing to the world's antibiotics crisis, a new study says.

Exercise may benefit heart by calming the brain, study shows

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Exercise may benefit heart by calming the brain, study shows

You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it.

Nearly a quarter of Americans disenrolled from Medicaid are uninsured

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Nearly a quarter of Americans disenrolled from Medicaid are uninsured

Nearly a quarter of Americans who lost their pandemic-era Medicaid coverage say they're now without any health insurance, a new survey finds.

Abortion initiative likely going to Colorado ballot in November after signature goal met

U.S. News // 4 days ago

Abortion initiative likely going to Colorado ballot in November after signature goal met

April 12 (UPI) -- A Colorado advocacy group says it now has enough signatures to add a measure to the ballot in November that would enshrine access to abortion in the state's constitution.

Rate of permanent sterilizations rose sharply after Roe vs. Wade overturned

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Rate of permanent sterilizations rose sharply after Roe vs. Wade overturned

An increasing number of young men and women have decided they never want parenthood in the wake of the Dobbs decision revoking the constitutional right to an abortion, a new study finds.

Chlamydia vaccine triggers immune response in early trial

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Chlamydia vaccine triggers immune response in early trial

A chlamydia vaccine has triggered immune responses in an early trial, raising hopes that one day it might help curb the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Older Americans are still feeling the effects of pandemic isolation

Health News // 4 days ago

Older Americans are still feeling the effects of pandemic isolation

COVID-19 lockdowns prompted countless American seniors to become socially isolated. Now, new research finds that many have still not fully rejoined society.

European Union watchdog says it found no link to weight loss drugs, suicidal thoughts

World News // 4 days ago

European Union watchdog says it found no link to weight loss drugs, suicidal thoughts

April 12 (UPI) -- The European Union pharmaceutical watchdog said on Friday that diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are not tied to arise in suicidal thoughts and self-injury.

Noninvasive virtual biopsy scans skin for cancer cells

Health News // 4 days ago

Noninvasive virtual biopsy scans skin for cancer cells

A new, noninvasive "virtual biopsy" might soon allow doctors to instead scan a suspicious-looking mole or questionable skin lesion to determine if it contains any cancer cells, researchers report.

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