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Antiviral besifovir may be a safer alternative for long-term hepatitis B treatment

Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), and long-term hepatitis B infections that last l...

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Deep clean essentials: What to wash beyond your clothes

Here’s how to put this secret weapon to better use....

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Severe gum inflammation found after using white snus

Painful inflammation that takes months or up to a year to heal—this can be seen in the mouth after using white snus. R...

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Trump to Nominate Susan Monarez to Lead C.D.C.

Currently the agency’s acting director, Dr. Monarez would be the first nonphysician to head the agency in more than 50...

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Apixaban reduces clot risk in dialysis patients after vascular procedure: Study

A recent study from National Taiwan University Hospital shows that apixaban, a blood-thinning medication, can help preve...

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Oklahoma at risk as measles outbreak expands

Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico have surged to 351, with experts warning the outbreak could persist for years due ...

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EMA and HMA Publish Joint Network Strategy to 2028

The EU medicines agencies’ network strategy, EMANS, is an update of the five-year strategy previously developed to cov...

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U.S. News & World Report Names CSA's East Bay Surgery Center and Middlesex Endoscopy Center Among "Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers" for Second Consecutive Year

AVON, Conn., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, East Bay Surgery Center and Middlesex Endos...

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Rare red meat allergy linked to more tick species

A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species foun...

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Health officials say confirmed measles cases in Md. are cause for caution, not panic

"It’s a reflection of what’s happening globally and people traveling,” said Dr. William Moss, a professor of epide...

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Latigo Biotherapeutics Raises $150 Million to Advance Non-Opioid Pain Therapeutics

With financing led by Blue Owl Capital, Latigo will use the funds to further develop non-opioid pain treatments as well ...

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Compared to a decade ago, fewer women now report wanting to have children, says research

More and more young women are hesitant about having children. New research from Uppsala University shows that 1 in 4 are...

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Today's rally can keep going, says Carson Group's Ryan Detrick

Ryan Detrick, Carson Group, and Brooke May, Evans May Wealth, join 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market rall...

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FDA approves new drug to treat heart conditions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for a serious heart condition that affects thousands...

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Recession cries overdone, but more bad news on horizon for U.S. economy: Morgan Stanley's Carpenter

Seth Carpenter, Morgan Stanley Global chief economist, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk why more trouble may be ahe...

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Investors should continue to avoid Boeing despite bullish news, technical analyst says

Investors should stay away from Boeing but consider snapping up shares of this fan-favorite software stock, said Oppenhe...

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Tractor driver charged after Highway 41 collision that killed motorcyclist

The farm tractor driver faces a charge of careless driving causing death....

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Genetically modified natural killer cells show promise in cancer immunotherapy

Among other functions, the NK cells (natural killers, a type of lymphocyte forming part of the immune system) have the c...

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Trump will nominate acting CDC director Susan Monarez for the position, White House official says

A White House official confirms that President Donald Trump will nominate Dr. Susan Monarez, the acting director of the ...

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North Carolina family can sue over COVID-19 vaccine 'given without consent at school'

The teenager told workers he didn't want a vaccination, and he lacked a signed parental consent form to get one, accordi...

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CAR T-cell therapy tricks cancer cells with decoy, increases treatment efficiency in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) is a life-threatening and highly aggressive form of blood cancer. It is the ...

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FSU pursuing plan to fund, build new hospital

The state university system’s Board of Governors will be asked Wednesday to sign off on the bonds, after the Florida S...

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Nxera Pharma’S Partner Tempero Bio Initiates Phase 2 Trial With TMP-301 For Alcohol Use Disorder

(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Tokyo, Japan and Cambridge, UK, 25 March 2025 – Nxera Pharma Co., Ltd. (–Nxera– ...

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National doctor shortage acutely felt in Southern Arizona

Dale Sprinkle is 85 and hasn't seen a primary care physician in more than a year. He's crossing his fingers his July app...

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University of Minnesota doctors file to unionize with country's largest doctors' union

Nearly 1,000 physicians and fellows have filed for union recognition with the Committee of Interns and Residents, a loca...

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Expectant and new fathers seek more support to improve maternal health

A new Penn Nursing study reveals that expectant and new fathers, particularly Black American fathers, express a signific...

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Teachers need more support to deliver key health lessons to kids

Graduate teachers need more information to promote physical activity, sun safety, and sleep health to school children ac...

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High‐dose vitamin D significantly reduces disease activity in early multiple sclerosis onset, clinical trial finds

Researchers from CHU Nîmes, Université Montpellier, and multiple MS centers in France have found that oral cholecalc...

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Brain stimulation shows promise in reducing fatigue for post-stroke patients

A painless and non-invasive pulse of electrical stimulation to specific brain areas can ease some symptoms of post-strok...

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Real-time sepsis risk alerts: An AI model improves ICU patient survival

In a recent development, researchers have created an AI-driven model capable of predicting mortality risk in sepsis pati...

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Serious crash shuts motorway - with diversions in place

The M6 in Cheshire is closed southbound between J17 (Sandbach) and J16 (Crewe) due a serious collision....

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Is creatine safe and effective for older adults? What the latest research says

Long associated with youthful weightlifters and athletes, creatine supplements are increasingly being used by older adul...

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At best we'll get one Fed cut this year, says Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian

Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz chief economic advisor, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the stock headwinds ahead and the Fed....

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Rise in kidney disease underscores critical heart–kidney connection

Globally, the rate of death from chronic kidney disease increased 24% from 1990 to 2021, according to statistics publish...

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Watch CNBC’s full interview with Solus’ Dan Greenhaus, JPMorgan’s Stephanie Aliaga and Neuberger’s Shannon Saccocia

Solus’ Dan Greenhaus, JPMorgan’s Stephanie Aliaga and Neuberger’s Shannon Saccocia, join 'Closing Bell' to discuss...

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Study uncovers key role of RNA modifications in prostate cancer progression

Scientists at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of Toronto have revealed how a tiny...

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AIDS pandemic risks 'resurging globally' amid US funding halt: UN

The world risks returning to the worst days of the global AIDS pandemic following the sudden halt to US foreign aid fund...

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Cushion your portfolio in rocky times with these buy-rated dividend payers, Goldman says

Tough markets call for solid dividends. The bank highlighted a few of its favorite names....

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Epstein-Barr virus aggravates ulcerative colitis via macrophage pyroptosis: Findings could yield new therapeutic target

A recent study has revealed how Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) intensifies ulcerative colitis (UC), a debilitating inflammator...

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Eating more fruit and dairy products may reduce the risk of tinnitus

Tinnitus is the perception of sound that doesn't have an external source. It can manifest as ringing or buzzing in the e...

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Circle's global policy head weighs in on two bills regulating stablecoins

Dante Disparte, Circle's head of global policy, weighs in on stablecoin bill advancements in the United States and overa...

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CMS’s ACA Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule – What it may mean for Health Plans

Earlier this month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its 2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affor...

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Healthcare Preview for the Week of: March 24, 2025 [PODCAST]

Congress Returns for Three WeeksLawmakers are back in Washington, DC, after a week-long recess. Both chambers will be in...

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Teen accused of stabbing man in graveyard says he 'tried to defend himself'

The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said he froze when he saw Billy Ripley confront him with a h...

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Breast cancer screening is ripe for change. We need to assess a woman’s risk – not just her age

A fundamental shake-up of how we screen women for breast cancer could save more lives from the disease. Here are some op...

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Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease risk in Black mothers

Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood contributes to a rare form of heart failure known as peripartum cardiomyopathy, a...

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New neuron-targeting method may reduce anxiety and blood pressure

Every year, heart disease claims the lives of more Americans than any other health condition, according to the Centers f...

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An at-home smell test could pave the way for early detection of Alzheimer's disease

When it comes to early detection of cognitive impairment, a new study suggests that the nose knows. Researchers from Mas...

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What works for low back pain? Not much, a new study says

New York Times: Researchers looked at 56 treatments for acute and chronic pain....