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Georgia halts poultry sales; HHS allocates $590M for flu vaccines

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Georgia halts poultry sales; HHS allocates $590M for flu vaccines

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Georgia officials halted all in-state poultry sales, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $590 million to Moderna to develop vaccines to protect people from flu strains in birds

National Institutes of Health director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli quits

Health News // 2 days ago

National Institutes of Health director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli quits

Latest Medicare price drug negotiations includes Ozempic, Wegovy

Health News // 2 days ago

Latest Medicare price drug negotiations includes Ozempic, Wegovy

CDC wants more, faster testing for bird flu as outbreak grows

Health News // 2 days ago

CDC wants more, faster testing for bird flu as outbreak grows

For first time, FDA approves marketing of nicotine pouch products

U.S. News // 3 days ago

For first time, FDA approves marketing of nicotine pouch products

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday okayed the marketing of 20 Zyn nicotine pouch products after undertaking an extensive scientific review of them.

Teen stress drags down U.S. economy, study concludes

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Teen stress drags down U.S. economy, study concludes

Stressed-out teenagers appear to be dragging down the U.S. economy, a new study says.

Gallup: Many Americans skeptical about Trump helping lower cost of healthcare

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Gallup: Many Americans skeptical about Trump helping lower cost of healthcare

President-elect Donald Trump faces deep skepticism that his administration's policies will make health care more affordable, a new Gallup poll says.

Unregulated, harmful contaminants found in vast amount of U.S. drinking water

Health News // 3 days ago

Unregulated, harmful contaminants found in vast amount of U.S. drinking water

Nearly a third of Americans have been exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water that might affect their health.

Red meat blamed for increased cognitive decline in study

Health News // 4 days ago

Red meat blamed for increased cognitive decline in study

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Eating greater amounts of red meat -- especially processed bacon, sausage and bologna -- increases the likelihood of cognitive decline and dementia, a new study suggests.

Drinking alcohol, even moderately, can cut your life short, U.S. report says

Health News // 4 days ago

Drinking alcohol, even moderately, can cut your life short, U.S. report says

A new federal report warns that drinking alcohol could raise your risk of dying early.

U.S. to ban the long-used Red No. 3 dye in food products by 2028

Health News // 4 days ago

U.S. to ban the long-used Red No. 3 dye in food products by 2028

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The federal government is banning the long-used synthetic food dye Red No. 3 after further linkage to cancer in test study animals, according to new information.

FDA calls for lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes to non-addictive levels

Health News // 4 days ago

FDA calls for lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes to non-addictive levels

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule would limit the level of nicotine in cigarettes and certain other tobacco products if finalized, the agency said on Wednesday.

International panel offers new ways to define obesity

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International panel offers new ways to define obesity

The way obesity is diagnosed needs to become more sophisticated, an international commission has concluded.

Holistic, integrated health approaches may aid smoking cessation

Health News // 5 days ago

Holistic, integrated health approaches may aid smoking cessation

A new study published recently in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that smokers had a nearly doubled success rate quitting when supported by an integrated approach that included medication and personal counseling.

Dementia cases in United States expected to double by 2060, study says

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Dementia cases in United States expected to double by 2060, study says

Seniors' risk of dementia is more than double what was previously thought.

Telling new mothers of color to calm down can raise postpartum hypertension, study finds

Health News // 1 week ago

Telling new mothers of color to calm down can raise postpartum hypertension, study finds

The words "calm down" are worse than unhelpful -- they actually can increase blood pressure among new mothers of color, a study has found.

Robotic puppy, shown at electronics trade show, seen as boon for mental health

Health News // 1 week ago

Robotic puppy, shown at electronics trade show, seen as boon for mental health

NEW YORK, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Tombot has designed a robotic puppy to aid individuals, families and communities in dealing with health adversities. It was introduced at the CES this week in Las Vegas.

Artificial intelligence could make IVF more successful, study says

Health News // 1 week ago

Artificial intelligence could make IVF more successful, study says

Artificial intelligence might be able to boost the success rates of in vitro fertilization among hopeful families.

Airport, aircraft noise can harm the heart, study says

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Airport, aircraft noise can harm the heart, study says

Folks who live near airports are used to the regular roar of jet airliners taking off and landing. But they most likely don't know that all this ruckus could be harming their heart health, a new study says.

Drinking coffee in the morning cuts risk of premature death, study indicates

Health News // 1 week ago

Drinking coffee in the morning cuts risk of premature death, study indicates

New research published Wednesday in the European Heart Journal suggests that when you enjoy your cup of Joe might be just as important as how much you drink.

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