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GRAIL to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAIL, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRAL), a healthcare company whose mission is to d...

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Healthy Returns: Eli Lilly’s cholesterol pill impresses in mid-stage trial

Eli Lilly’s cholesterol pill impressed in a mid-stage trial. Meanwhile, Dexcom invested $75 million in Oura....

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Viking Therapeutics Presents Results from Phase 2b VOYAGE Study of VK2809 in Biopsy-Confirmed NASH/MASH at the 75th Liver Meeting® 2024

Oral Late Breaker Presentation Summarizes Positive Results Including Successful Achievement of Study's Primary and Secon...

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Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste

The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpas...

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Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...

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Hidden in Plain Sight: How Everyday Items Fill Our Bodies With Microplastics

Microplastics easily enter and accumulate in the human body, but their health impacts remain elusive....

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California wants insurers to direct 15% of their spending to primary care over the next decade

State agency set the goal in hopes of improving Californians’ health and reducing the need for costlier care down the ...

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Sponsored: Local support for those living with an ostomy

Across the United States, nearly one million people are living with some type of ostomy, a medical treatment that can be...

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DWP issues warning as people on State Pension, PIP and Universal Credit targeted by text scam

The text messages are being sent by scammers in a bid to take their "personal or financial details"...

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Impaired caregivers, bed sharing raise risk of sudden unexplained death in infants with prenatal drug exposure

Babies who are prenatally exposed to illicit drugs or alcohol are known to be at higher risk for sudden unexpected infan...

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Scientists analyze virus protein structure to advance RSV vaccines

In most people, the lung-infecting pathogens known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV)...

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'Bomb Cyclone' Threatens West Coast

Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for what is expected to be a powerful storm, with heavy rain a...

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FTC, Indiana Residents Pressure State To Block Hospital Merger

Hundreds of people and the Federal Trade Commission weighed in on a proposed hospital merger in Terre Haute, Indiana, wi...

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Meningitis may have a much greater impact on child mortality than previously thought

Meningitis contributes to higher child mortality rates than estimated by the WHO, according to a new study by the CHAMPS...

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Unpacking Johnson & Johnson’s Lawsuit Over 340B Rebate Model

On November 12, 2024, the drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson (J&J) filed a lawsuit against the Health Resources and Ser...

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La Fundación Nacional de Salud Hispana (NHHF) Organiza Galas de Becas para Honrar a Líderes y Estudiantes que Promueven la Equidad en Salud

LOS ÁNGELES, 19 de noviembre de 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- La Fundación Nacional de Salud Hispana (NHHF, ...

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Online searches for black mold in the US hit record high. Here’s what to know

Black mold, which can cause concerning health issues, thrives in humid and moist conditions fueled by climate change...

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From Wearables to Home Brewing: Black Friday Tech Picks

Retailers are rolling out incredible deals, and tech expert Jennifer Jolly has curated the ultimate gift list just in ti...

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Unveiling Cincinnati’s Untold History with Peter Bronson

Pete Scalia sat down with author Peter Bronson to talk about his new book, "Promised Land: How the Midwest Was Won"....

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Top Holiday Gift Picks with Anna De Souza

What’s on your holiday wish list? From Pickleball Blast by Moose Toys to Sonic the Hedgehog’s latest adventure, Anna...

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CDC Issues Health Alert After More Aggressive Mpox Strain Found in US for 1st Time

No additional mpox cases in the United States have been discovered as of Nov. 18, the CDC says....

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Preimplantation Genetic Testing Market Set to Reach $1.2 Billion by 2031, Driven by Advances in Genetic Screening and Growing IVF Demand: Market Research Intellect

The growth of the Preimplantation Genetic Testing market is driven by increasing demand for in vitro fertilization (IVF)...

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Recognizes Five CHOP Physicians Selected to Join the American Pediatric Society in 2025

APS members are child health leaders of extraordinary achievement who work together to shape the future of academic pedi...

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Judge dismisses a lawsuit over South Dakota abortion-rights measure that voters rejected

A South Dakota judge has dismissed a lawsuit that an anti-abortion group filed in June targeting an abortion rights meas...

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The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) Hosts Scholarship Galas to Honor Leaders and Students Advancing Health Equity

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) is proud to announce the award...

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A Crucial Reminder For Men: Why Prostate Cancer Screening Should Be On Your Radar This November

This Movember, prioritize your health by getting screened for prostate cancer. Early detection saves lives—learn why r...

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Life Time Announces Expansion in South Florida with New Athletic Country Club in West Boca Raton, Opening Late 2025

Represents the second Life Time in Boca Raton and sixth in Florida BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life ...

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This Free Wall Pilates Workout Is Only 5 Moves - but It Still Packs a Punch

One major reason people love Pilates is because it's so accessible. Routines can be modified for every body's individual...

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Fluctuations in blood pressure over time may be linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk

Middle-aged adults with long-term fluctuations in blood pressure may face a higher risk for sudden cardiac death than th...

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Why is it so easy to regain weight after losing it? New research sheds light on the 'yo-yo effect'

The yo-yo effect, when people diet and lose weight but regain it quickly, is partly caused by fat cells retaining the me...

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Social media reshapes children’s diets and body image with alarming consequences

Systematic review highlights the pervasive negative influence of social media on children’s dietary habits, emphasizin...

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ESSENCE Phase 3 trial results demonstrating statistically significant and superior improvements with semaglutide 2.4 mg in people with MASH presented at AASLD 2024 - The Liver Meeting®

The trial achieved both its primary endpoints, with semaglutide 2.4 mg demonstrating statistically significant and super...

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Manitoba NDP lays out plans to freeze hydro rates, commission bison statue

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government has laid out its plans for the coming year in its second throne speech since taki...

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Prince Harry gets neck tattoo from Jelly Roll

The Duke of Sussex has gotten a neck tattoo from Jelly Roll revealing the country music star will headline the Invictus ...

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Experimental therapeutic reduces advanced-stage influenza viral loads faster than current therapies in preclinical study

Eradivir, a preclinical biotech company, has developed a patent-pending antiviral therapeutic that reduces lung viral lo...

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Study: Air pollution tied to higher rates of head, neck cancer

“Our study highlights the need to improve air quality standards in order to decrease the risk of developing cancer, in...

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Thousands of Patient Care, Service Workers at UC Campuses and UCSD Medical Center to Strike Wednesday, Thursday

According to the AFSCME Local 3299 union, the strike will include roughly 37,000 UC workers "at every UC campus and medi...

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High pollution may boost demand for respiratory drugs

"The respiratory market shows the normal seasonal trend for the anti-asthma and cough and cold segment," said Sheetal Sa...

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Northwestern Medicine announces international healthcare collaboration

The London Clinic and Northwestern Medicine are teaming up for a strategic international collaboration that seeks to exp...

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Impaired Caregivers, Bed Sharing Raise Risk of Sudden Unexplained Infant Death in Infants Born with Prenatal Drug Exposure

Study by Nemours Children's Health researcher finds 1 in 4 deaths of prenatally exposed infants involved caregivers who ...

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How human brain functional networks emerge and develop during the birth transition

Brain-imaging data collected from fetuses and infants has revealed a rapid surge in functional connectivity between brai...

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SIS Expands Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition of Surgical Notes

Enhancing Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Services to Meet Growing Customer Demand ALPHARETTA, Ga., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNews...

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Padagis Donates 15K Units of Naloxone to End Overdose to Distribute on College Campus' Nationwide

To help reduce opioid-related fatalities on college campuses, Padagis has committed to giving free Naloxone HCI Nasal Sp...

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The shocking images captured by new AI roadside cameras

Shocking images released by transport chiefs show the detail roadside cameras are now able to capture inside a vehicle....

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Urgent action needed to combat AMR and achieve EU's 2030 targets

Between 2019 and 2023, antibiotic consumption in the EU increased by 1%, moving further away from the 2030 target of a 2...