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Pregnancy linked to lower long COVID risk in study of over 70,000 women

Pregnant women who contract SARS-CoV-2 may have a lower risk of developing Long COVID than matched non-pregnant women....

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Jim Cramer explains why panic isn't a strategy as tariffs drag markets down

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks the impact of the latest tariff announcements on markets....

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Jim Cramer talks how Pres. Trump's tariffs are impacting the markets

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks the impact of the latest tariff announcements on markets....

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How your skin’s microbes shape immunity, inflammation, and chronic skin disease

Skin microbes do more than coexist—they shape immune responses, repair tissue, and influence gene expression across yo...

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Watch Wednesday's full episode of Fast Money — April 2, 2025

"Fast Money" is America's post-market show. Hosted by Melissa Lee and a roundtable of top traders, "Fast Money" breaks t...

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Love chewing gum? One piece could expose you to 250,000 microplastics

The long-term impacts of microplastics and nanoplastics on the human body are unknown...

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San Diego, with loads of hiking, healthy eating options, ranked 5th healthiest city in U.S.

WalletHub considered a range of factors, including the cost of medical visits, fruit and vegetable consumption and physi...

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Healthy but lonely gen Zers drive UK gym membership to record high

More health-conscious young people take total to 11.5m memberships, report finds, as experts cite social aspect alongsid...

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Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout

ATLANTA (AP) — Boxed into what they saw as an unsavory vote on outlawing spending on gender affirming care for transge...

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Antidepressant Use Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Dementia Patients, Study Finds

Dementia patients taking antidepressants may face faster cognitive decline, especially at higher doses....

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Local nonprofit fostering community for youth living with type 1 diabetes

Community Programs Coordinator and Assistant Camp Director of Diabetes Youth Families Julia Philips joined host Rachael ...

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Final Trade: DLTR, SPY, NKE, PHYS

The final trades of the day with CNBC’s Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders....

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Supreme Court considers whether states may prevent people covered by Medicaid from choosing Planned Parenthood as their health care provider

The court’s decision on whether Medicaid patients can choose their own health care provider could have consequences fa...

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How Parabens Harm Your Thyroid–and Ways to Avoid Them

Experts recommend limiting exposure to parabens, commonly found in many foods and skin care products....

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Immigration Enforcement and Healthcare Facilities: Key Considerations for Providers

Recent changes in federal immigration enforcement practices have prompted renewed attention to how healthcare providers ...

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White House: Gold, copper, pharma, semiconductors, and lumber exempt from tariffs

CNBC's Megan Cassella joins 'Fast Money' to talk the latest on tariff exemptions from the White House....

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Home goods retailer RH falls on Q4 results

The 'Fast Money' traders react to RH stock falling more than 20% after earnings....

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CATO Institute says Pres. Trump's reciprocal tariffs don't mirror foreign trade barriers

CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Fast Money' to talk the economic impact of today's tariff rollout....

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Natural experiment suggests shingles vaccine may protect against dementia

A new study out of Wales has found those who received the shingles vaccine were 20 per cent less likely to develop demen...

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Kennedy Guts Teams That Share Health Information With the Public

The health secretary had promised “radical transparency,” but fired communications teams in the Health and Human Ser...

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Scientists sue NIH, saying politics cut their research funding

A group of scientists and health groups sued the National Institutes of Health on Wednesday, arguing that an “ideologi...

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'Fast Money' traders react to Pres. Trump's tariff announcement as market slide after hours

The 'Fast Money' traders react to Pres. Trump's tariff announcement....

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World's tiniest pacemaker is smaller than grain of rice

Scientists said Wednesday they have developed the world's tiniest pacemaker, a temporary heartbeat regulator smaller tha...

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CNBC Markets Now: April 2, 2025

CNBC Markets Now provides a look at the day's market moves with commentary and analysis from Michael Santoli, CNBC Senio...

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Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia

WASHINGTON (AP) — A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful sh...

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Child pornography charges laid against Gatineau man, 20

The Gatineau police investigation began following information received by the Ontario Provincial Police....

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Post Market Wrap: April 2, 2025

CNBC brings you fast, accurate, and actionable business news and market updates....

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Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk by 20% in older adults, study shows

The shingles vaccine reduced the risk of dementia by 20% among older adults, new research shows. Cases of dementia and A...

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Guan Chong: Relieve Sore Throat While Calming Irritability

The Guan Chong acupoint clears excess heat in the body, such as in throat inflammation, fever, facial redness, and red e...

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Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused

A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardy...

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I am a female boxing instructor. Here's the 1 misconception I want to knock out

Learn common misconceptions about boxing and boxing benefits for females. Plus, master boxing stance form and boxing pun...

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Teddi Mellencamp says she has 4 more brain tumors: 'I'm fighting for my life'

Teddi Mellencamp shared that she has four more brain tumors, months after she had surgery to remove other tumors....

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The richest Americans live about as long as the poorest Europeans, study says

Everyone knows that Europeans tend to live longer than Americans. But a new study has a surprising twist: Even the riche...

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Will restricting SNAP benefits stop people from drinking soda?

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. But critics say making heal...

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Salt-less Jamaican soup a 'transformational' experience

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Genevieve Villamora about adapting healing soup recipes from around the world with ingred...

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Watch Wednesday's full episode of the Halftime Report — April 2, 2025

"Fast Money Halftime Report" is on the front lines of CNBC's market coverage. Host CNBC's Scott Wapner and the Street's ...

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C.D.C. Cuts Threaten to Set Back the Nation’s Health, Critics Say

The reorganization that began on Tuesday will scale back an agency that has been a public health model around the world....

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Cellular changes occur even below the hexavalent chromium limit: Swedish study suggests updating carcinogen guidance

In Sweden, around 18,000 workers are exposed to hexavalent chromium in their workplace. Hexavalent chromium is a powerfu...

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ACLU sues National Institutes of Health for ‘ideological purge’ of research projects

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging that the National Institutes of Health has conduct...

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Fmr Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher on Trump's tariffs impact on international economies

Richard Fisher, Former Dallas Fed, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the potential headwinds from Trump tariffs....

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Global diversification is really important, says Citi's Lucy Baldwin

Lucy Baldwin, Citi Research global head, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss positioning for Trump tariffs and other indicat...

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Abdominal Massage May Ease Constipation

Stretching or loosening the muscles involved in digestion can bring relief to related discomfort and aid in the eliminat...

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Study finds nearly five-fold increase in hospitalizations for common cause of stroke

Cervical artery dissection is a tear in an artery in the neck that provides blood flow to the brain. Such a tear can res...

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HLA-DRB1 molecule offers potential target for CAR therapy in relapsed acute myeloid leukemia post-transplantation

One main goal of anti-cancer therapies is to kill tumor cells without affecting the surrounding normal cells. Therefore,...

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NIH sued over ‘ideological purge’ of research related to DEI, Covid and vaccines

Agency canceled about $17bn in grants for projects that go beyond Trump’s orders targeting diversity, suit allegesUS p...

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I'm a nurse and these are the 'essential five' lifestyle habits that can prevent a stroke

A former neurocritical care nurse has revealed the five things you can do to take care of your brain health and prevent ...

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What Ivermectin Can (and Can’t) Do

The post What Ivermectin Can (and Can’t) Do appeared first on News....

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CNBC TechCheck Evening Edition: April 2, 2025

CNBC's TechCheck brings you the latest in tech news from CNBC's 1 Market in the heart of San Francisco....

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New COVID-19 drug shows greater promise against resistant viral strains

Rutgers Health researchers have developed an oral antiviral drug candidate for COVID-19 that could overcome major limita...

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Karen T. Moran joins Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to lead commercial health insurance business

DETROIT, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Karen T. Moran will join Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as executive vice pre...

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VHA and DLA Enter Into Another Interagency Agreement: Déjà Vu All Over Again?

In March 2025, the Defense Logistics Agency (“DLA”) and the Veterans Health Administration (“VHA”) entered into ...

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Alzheimer’s disease study: researchers create at-home smell test for early detection

Alzheimer's disease study: Boston researchers create at-home smell test for early detection...