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Daily glass of wine may slash risk of heart attacks and strokes, study finds

Researchers investigated the effects of wine consumption in people following a Mediterranean diet....

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Health – The key to enjoying a safe holiday

Covid clipped our wings, but people are travelling again bigtime. About half a million people depart New Zealand every m...

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Couple drops lawsuit that led to Alabama frozen embryo ruling

A couple has dropped a lawsuit that led the Alabama Supreme Court to rule earlier this year that frozen embryos are what...

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Neanderthal legacy: The surprising genetics behind human tooth size

A recent study identifies key genetic factors—PITX2 expression and Neanderthal-introgressed HS3ST3A1—that contribute...

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Skateboarders save Texas teacher's life after he collapses while doing trick

When Adam Compton, 46, suffered cardiac arrest, members of his skate club jumped into action, including one who'd just b...

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Knowing the risks, Americans still sip sugary beverages daily

Health knowledge about sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) does not significantly reduce high SSB consumption, which is dri...

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She donated a kidney years ago. Last month, she received a kidney transplanted from a gene-edited pig

Towana Looney is the only person in the world living with a functional pig kidney. But her doctor predicts that in less ...

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28-year-old news anchor dies suddenly of a brain aneurysm

Ana Orsini, a 28-year-old news anchor in Arizona, died suddenly of a brain aneurysm. Her colleagues announced her death ...

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Long COVID affects 8.4% of U.S. adults, with income and geography shaping impact

Long COVID affects 8.4% of U.S. adults, with significant disparities based on sex, income, and geography, limiting daily...

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Motive In Wisconsin School Shooting 'Was A Combination Of Factors,' Police Say

Authorities in Madison said they are looking into the 15-year-old assailant's online activity, as well as a purported ma...

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Nicklaus Children's Hospital Earns 2024 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

MIAMI, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, ...

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OIG Releases Special Fraud Alert About Suspect Payments in Marketing Arrangements Related to Medicare Advantage and Providers

On December 11, 2024, the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“OIG”) i...

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New therapies and technologies provide hope for age-related fertility challenges

Scientists explore emerging strategies to combat reproductive aging, highlighting promising therapies and technologies t...

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Can Music Therapy Transform Your Mental Health and Well-Being?

Experts share how music therapy taps into the brain’s power to heal emotional wounds, reduce anxiety, and connect indi...

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EPA Updates Recommendations of Specifications, Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on December 5, 2024, that it published updates to its Recommend...

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Genetic shifts in reproductive traits link to aging and health risks

This study explores the genetics of human reproductive traits, revealing links to aging, health outcomes, and longevity ...

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Flesh-eating ulcer becomes 'endemic' in another state

Researchers picking apart a marsupial's faeces have warned a bacterium causing a flesh-eating ulcer is present "beyond d...

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Public's help requested in search for teen girl missing more than month

Torrence Dupuis was last seen at her home in the Elmvale Acres area on Nov. 4, police said in a news release Dec. 17....

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Infant vaccination rates drop below safe levels in Cass County

Infant vaccination rates in Cass County sit at 68%, below the 95% goal. Experts warn diseases such as measles spread fas...

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Maryland officials seek to extend contract for electronic benefits system amid allegations of bid violations

Maryland officials are looking to extend a contract to maintain the state's electronic benefits system amid allegations ...

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Update: Telehealth “Cliff” Looming at End of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, the telehealth space continues to be uncharted territory. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, th...

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The best hiking socks, according to experts

The best hiking socks have merino wool and slight compression. We spoke with podiatrists to get their recommendations fo...

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Fewer teens are using alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana than before the pandemic

The percentage of teens who use alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana has dropped significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic,...

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Overlooked Player in Opioid Epidemic: The 'Middlemen'

When making a list of the main culprits in the nation's opioid epidemic, drugmakers and greedy doctors quickly come to m...

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Meet The Parents Who've Moved Out Of The U.S. Due To Gun Violence

On Monday, a shooter opened fire at a Wisconsin elementary school, marking the 83rd school shooting this year. Those sta...

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Nevro Announces New Employee Inducement Grants Under NYSE Rule 303A.08

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nevro Corp. (NYSE: NVRO), a global medical device company that is de...

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Sir David Jason admits the one 'disappointment' he had with own beloved show

Sir David Jason has shared his one disappointment and complaint he had with the popular show A Touch of Frost....

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I'm a Celebrity star Jordan North rescued from River Thames after saving dog

I'm a Celebrity star and Capital Radio DJ Jordan North was rescued from the River Thames after saving a dog....

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Doctors warn of three new factors driving young people's colon cancers as maps show who's at risk

Colon cancer diagnoses among people in their 20s and 30s expected to rise 90 percent by 2030 in the US...

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Fabletics Co-Founder Ginger Ressler Shares Her 10 Favorite Wellness Products

The Expert Edit features interviews with specialists about the products they swear by in their chosen field. For the lat...

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Ottawa Public Health issues ‘low risk’ hepatitis A warning at local Tim Hortons

Local health officials said there is a possible exposure of the virus at the 372 Hunt Club Rd location....

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Emergency services shut road after suspected crash

Emergency services were called to a ‘serious incident’ on Halliwell Road in Bolton this evening, Tuesday....

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

DUBLIN, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced that the Company will webc...

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Daughter thought her mom was having a stroke because of this 1 sign. She likely saved her life

Chris Kirmsse's blood pressure was 200/100. Daughter Christine made her go to the ER where Chris learned she had had a h...

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Grand Island’s Riverside Lodge: Making seniors feel at home for 36 years

Content by Vetter Senior Living. With three and a half decades serving seniors in Grand Island and the surrounding regio...

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Worsening heat waves pose unique risks to people living with neurodegenerative disease

As 2024 is set to end as Earth's hottest year on record—breaking the previous record set in 2023– a UCLA Health rese...

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Human sculptures adorn riverbank

Warkworth joined a global art installation last week when a sculpture court set up on the wharf, beside the Mahurangi Ri...

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Crafting concise and authoritative healthcare resources

Discover how S. Karger has positioned itself as a reference in the healthcare industry by publishing trusted content for...

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Two studies evaluate development of artificial intelligence tools for health care

Reinforcement Learning, an artificial intelligence approach, has the potential to guide physicians in designing sequenti...

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Researchers develop decision pathway for diagnosing, managing myocarditis

In a 2024 guidance document issued by the American College of Cardiology and published online in the Journal of the Amer...

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Mangione Indicted on Terror-Related Charges

Luigi Mangione has been indicted on charges in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson that c...

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Blood test reveals hearts at risk of rejection, negating need for tissue samples

A blood test can show whether a new heart is tolerated by the recipient and not rejected. This has been shown in a docto...

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‘A beacon of light and kindness’: Daughters pay tribute to crash victim

Fifty-one-year-old Safia died following the incident on Manchester Road on Sunday evening....

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Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother jailed for life for ‘torture’ and murder

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother have been jailed for life for years of horrific “torture” and “despicable”...

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CHAMPIONING MENTAL HEALTH FOR NCAA STUDENT-ATHLETES: LG ELECTRONICS CONCLUDES 3RD SEASON OF 'TRANSPARENT CONVERSATIONS' PODCAST

The latest episodes focus on the importance of mental health resources for the next generation of collegiate athletes EN...

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Missouri Is Running Out of Inmates to Execute

Missouri's status as one of the most active death penalty states is about to change for one simple reason: The state is ...

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Supreme Court of Ohio Rules on a Peer-Review Privilege Issue in Stull v. Summa

BackgroundOn December 10, 2024, the Supreme Court of Ohio issued its decision in Stull v. Summa, a medical negligence ca...

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OSHA Issues Final Rule on Personal Protective Equipment for Construction Workers, but It Could Start Back at Square One

On December 11, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a statement that it had finalized ...

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PillSafe Founders' Interview Featured on Bloomberg, Fox Business, and Nasdaq

The interview with Dr. John Barr and Jim Patton tackles medication safety and how PillSafe Technologies secures prescrip...

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East's Mia De Los Santos signs to play softball at TLU

Victoria East's Mia De Los Santos made her softball future official Monday, signing her letter-of-intent to play at Texa...

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Private Equity: Senators Markey and Braun Seek Information on Role in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

On December 10, 2024, Senator Markey (D-Mass) and Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) sent a letter to various private equity (P...

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The best exercises to tone your legs – no weights required

The legs are made up of the glutes, quads, hamstrings, hips, adductors, abductors and calves. These are the best leg exe...