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Trump Drops Biden Proposal for Medicare to Cover Weight-Loss Drug
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said on Friday it did not move forward with a proposal put forth by the Biden administration on Medicare coverage of weight-loss drugs such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy.U.S.-listed shares of Novo fell 2% in aftermarket trading, while...
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Dr. Crandall: Make Small Changes to Boost Immunity
We know if we want to avoid catching a cold or other illness, we need to stay away from people who are sick and wash our hands frequently. But there are also small changes we can make to boost our immune system so if we do encounter germs, we can fight them off and stay...
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FDA Delays Full Approval of Novavax COVID Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed the full approval of Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine. The decision had been expected by April 1, but the agency now says it needs more information before moving forward. The Novavax shot is already available under emergency...
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What to Know About Foods With Added Protein
Protein is vital for maintaining muscle mass, boosting metabolism and protecting overall health, and now manufacturers are adding protein to food products. But is this a good way to get more protein in your diet? Nutritionists are skeptical. According to Study Finds, some...
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Preparing for Tornados Saves Lives
With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during a storm - but also planning for it ahead of...
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FDA Suspends Program to Improve Bird Flu Testing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is suspending efforts to improve its bird flu testing of milk, cheese and pet food due to massive staff cuts at the agency, according to an email seen by Reuters and a source familiar with the situation. The FDA's testing for bird flu in...
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Antidepressants Linked To Sudden Cardiac Death
Antidepressants appear to increase people's risk of sudden cardiac death, a new study says. People taking the mood meds are more likely to die suddenly from heart problems, and their risk rises the longer they're on the drugs, according to findings presented Monday in Vienna...
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Blood Test Diagnoses, Tracks Alzheimer's Disease
An experimental blood test for Alzheimer's disease not only can aid in its diagnosis but also indicate how far the brain condition has progressed, a new study says. The test tracks levels of a protein called MTBR-tau243, which is linked to toxic tau tangles that build up in...
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Senate Confirms Trump's Medicare/Medicaid Nominee Mehmet Oz
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate voted on Thursday 53-45 along party lines to confirm Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity physician nominated by President Donald Trump, to oversee government health insurance programs Medicare and Medicaid.As Administrator for the Centers for...
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US Judge Will Temporarily Block Billions in Health Funding Cuts to States
A federal judge will temporarily block President Donald Trump's administration from cutting billions in federal dollars that support COVID-19 initiatives and public health projects throughout the country.
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Whooping Cough Cases Rising, Two Infants Die
Health experts are warning that whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is making a dangerous comeback. Cases are rising across the country, and Louisiana recently reported that two infants have died - the state's first deaths from the illness since 2018."For infants, it's...
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Everyday Habits That Can Harm Your Vision
Annual eye exams are important, especially as we age. They can detect any changes in vision that might lead to glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), all of which can cause irreparable harm to your eyes before you notice any changes in sight. And...
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Even Rich Americans Die Younger Than Europeans
Death comes for everyone, be they rich or poor. But no amount of money will help Americans live longer than Europeans, a new study says. Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans compared to well-heeled Europeans, according to results published April 2 in the New...
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Half of Americans Do Not Get Enough Magnesium
Most Americans do not get enough magnesium through diet alone, especially as we get older. Our great grandparents obtained 500 milligrams of magnesium daily from their diet. Today, our soil has been so depleted of this crucial mineral that the amount we normally get from...
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Strokes From Neck Artery Tears Rising Fast
Strokes caused by an artery tear are landing five times as many Americans in the hospital these days, a new study says. Cervical artery dissection involves a small tear in the inner lining of an artery in the neck that supplies blood to the brain. Blood can clot at the site...
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'Weekend Warriors' as Healthy as Daily Exercisers
Life is busy, and some folks simply don't have time until the weekend to work out. Turns out, that's just fine for their health, a new study suggests. "Weekend warriors" who cram their week's exercise into one or two days appear to gain as much benefit as people who are...
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Trump Restores Title X Family Planning Funds to 2 States
The Trump administration is reinstating nearly $2 million in Title X funding to Oklahoma and Tennessee, reversing a Biden-era decision that cut the states from the federal family planning program over rule compliance issues, The Hill reported.
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Shingles Vaccine Reduces Risk for Dementia
A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one - shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains.A new study found shingles vaccination cut older adults' risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%.The research,...
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New Push to Bring Whole Milk Back to School Meals
More than a dozen years after higher-fat milk was stripped from school meals to slow obesity in American kids and boost their health, momentum is growing to put it back. Federal lawmakers have revived bills that would allow whole and 2% milk to be served again in schools, in...
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Low 'Bad' Cholesterol Might Lower Dementia Risk
Lower levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study says. People with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels lower than 70 mg/dl had a 26% lower risk of dementia and 28% lower risk of Alzheimer's, compared...
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Health Layoffs Include Bird Flu Response Staff
The Trump administration has fired staff who were working on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's bird flu response as part of its mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association and a source familiar...
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Eye Exam Can Assess Risk for Delirium After Surgery
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery in a state of delirium, new research suggests. Seniors who have thicker retinas are about 60% more likely to develop...
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FDA Approves First At-Home Test for STIs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization for the first home-based, nonprescription diagnostic test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis in women, the agency announced Friday. Women with or without symptoms can use the Visby Medical...
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Where Jobs, Programs Were Cut at Health Agencies
Thousands of people responsible for tracking health trends and disease outbreaks, conducting and funding medical research, monitoring the safety of food and medicine, and administering health insurance programs for nearly half of the country were laid off Tuesday at the...
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Brain Implant Allows Woman to Talk After Stroke
For nearly two decades, a stroke had left a woman unable to speak - until now. Thanks to a new brain implant, her thoughts are being turned into real-time speech, giving her a voice again for the first time in 18 years. The device was tested on a 47-year-old woman with...