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CDC: Vaccines With Thimerosal Not Linked to Autism
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a report said that evidence does not support a link between thimerosal-containing vaccines and autism, ahead of a two-day meeting of experts scheduled for later this week. The report, along with the meeting's final...
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Virtual Reality Might Aid Stroke Recovery
Virtual reality (VR) training might help stroke survivors regain their arm movement, a new evidence review says. The results indicate that VR could be a promising tool to boost rehab efforts, mainly by increasing the amount of therapy patients receive, researchers...
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Senator Cassidy Urges Delay of US Vaccine Meeting
The head of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions called for the delay of a meeting of vaccine advisers scheduled for Wednesday after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 members this month. Kennedy, who has a...
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How to Stay Cool in the Heat Wave
The first big heat wave of 2025 has arrived, coinciding with the official start of summer. More than 40 million people in the U.S. were under heat alerts Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures in the Midwest are expected to crest well into the 90s...
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Anti-Vaccine Leader to Present at CDC Vaccine Panel
A former leader of anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense is set to present on flu vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal at a CDC vaccine advisory panel meeting later this week, CNN reported, citing a CDC official not authorized to discuss the matter...
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Stay Safe When Cooking With Aluminum Foil
Aluminum foil is a mainstay in most kitchens. While most of us can't remember a time before using this staple for storing or cooking foods, the origins of aluminum foil are interesting. Before aluminum foil, people used tin that was hammered into sheets in the mid-19th...
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Gene Editing Could Eliminate Down Syndrome
A cutting-edge gene editing tool may eliminate the extra copy of chromosome 21 that's responsible for Down syndrome, a condition that affects one in 700 newborns in America. Japanese scientists successfully cut the surplus chromosome using the DNA-modifying technique called...
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NIH to Fund Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will fund studies of the long-term health effects of a 2023 Ohio train derailment that released more than 1 million pounds of hazardous chemicals into the soil, air and water. Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, where the derailment...
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Nightmares Triple Risk for Premature Death
"Scared to death" might not be just a saying, as far as nightmares are concerned. People who have frequent nightmares appear to have a tripled risk of premature death, according to a new study presented at the European Academy of Neurology's (EAN) annual meeting.Those folks...
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Diabetes Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Decline
A common blood test can flag early Alzheimer's disease patients who are four times more likely to experience rapid brain decline, a new study says. The test - the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index -assesses a person's level of insulin resistance and can estimate their risk of...
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Texas Gov. Abbott Vetoes Ban on All THC Products
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill Sunday to ban all THC consumables, allowing the booming market flush with THC-infused vapes, gummies, and other products to continue to be sold across the state.
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Health Insurers Promise to Improve Coverage Reviews
The nation's major health insurers are promising to scale back and improve a widely despised practice that leads to care delays and complications. UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health's Aetna and dozens of other insurers said Monday that they plan to reduce the scope of health care...
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You Probably Don't Need Foods With Added Protein
The human body needs protein. Proteins carry out countless functions inside cells and they are vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of muscles, bones and skin. And with food companies rolling out high-protein versions of a huge range of foods, including milkshakes...
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Dr. Crandall: Strong Heart Will Lead to Sharp Mind
A protein called amyloid might be a common thread between cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's. Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of illness and death in aging U.S. adults. Alzheimer's affects about 1 in 9 Americans age 65 and older.
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Study: Smoking Marijuana Increases Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Smoking marijuana is widely regarded by many to be safe, but research this week revealed that using the drug can be associated with having a higher risk of heart attack or stroke.
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Poll: Majority Backs RFK Jr.'s Core MAHA Effort
Many Americans support key parts of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s desire to "make America healthy again," according to new Axios/Ipsos survey results.
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Study: ChatGPT Use Might Harm Critical Thinking
As the use of artificial intelligence increases, a study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology suggested that ChatGPT use can harm the ability to think critically over time.
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Social Media Teen Ban Can Work: Australian Govt
Australia's world-leading ban on under-16s joining social media sites cleared a big hurdle Friday as a trial found digital age checks can work "robustly and effectively."
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New Blood Test Promises Pain-Free Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
Celiac disease patients currently must make themselves sicker before they're able to seek treatment.The tests now used to diagnose celiac disease require patients to eat gluten, the protein that provokes an autoimmune reaction, then chart their response. But a new blood test...
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HIV Drug Potentially Effective Against Diabetic Eye Disease
A cheap HIV drug might be able to help people with diabetes reverse a complication that can lead to blindness, a new small-scale study says. The drug, lamivudine, appears to improve vision that's being threatened by...
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Study: More Microplastics in Glass Bottles Than Plastic
Drinks including water, soda, beer, and wine sold in glass bottles contain more microplastics than those in plastic bottles, according to a surprising study released by France's food safety agency Friday.
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Garlic Supplement Boosts Cardiovascular Fitness
The health benefits of garlic have been researched for centuries. We know that it can help improve cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and protect against the common cold. Now, a recent study shows that taking an aged garlic supplement can boost cardiovascular...
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Coffee Boosts Longevity When You Skip the Sugar
Drinking a cup or two of coffee every day may help you live longer - but only if you skip the heavy cream and sugar, new research suggests. The research, published recently in The Journal of Nutrition, found that black coffee or coffee with just a little sugar and saturated...
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ER Doctor's Guide to Staying Safe in Summer Heat
As summer temperatures rise, a Houston emergency room doctor is sharing important tips to help folks stay safe while outdoors. Dr. Neil Gandhi, an emergency medicine physician with Houston Methodist, says a mix of heat, humidity and extreme weather makes it especially...
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How Wildfires Might Increase Risk of Flu, COVID
Wildfires might inadvertently increase the risk of flu and COVID-19 outbreaks, a new study argues. Sky-choking wildfire smoke tends to drive people indoors, and infectious diseases are more likely to spread among those packed into enclosed spaces, researchers reported today...