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Are ‘Ultra-Processed’ Foods Really That Bad for You?

The average American gets more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a new federal report. That's not surprising—ultra-processed foods are everywhere, and includes ma...

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FDA flags problems with two Boston Scientific heart devices tied to injuries and deaths

U.S. health officials have issued warnings on two separate Boston Scientific heart devices recently linked to injuries and deathsWASHINGTON -- U.S. health regulators are warning doctors and patient...

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Americans consume more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods: CDC

Adults and children in the United States are getting more than 50% of their total calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a new federal report released early Thursday.Among Americans aged...

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Watch: Millions of Americans Live Where Telehealth Is Out of Reach

As the federal government reworks rules for a $42 billion broadband expansion program, millions of Americans live in places where there aren’t enough health care providers and internet speeds aren’...

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Patient Numbers at NIH Hospital Have Plummeted Under Trump, Jeopardizing Care

The number of people receiving treatment at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center — the renowned research hospital that cares for patients with rare or life-threatening diseases...

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How RFK Jr.'s Move to Cut mRNA Vaccine Funding Impacts Public Health

RFK Jr.’s decision to pull funding for mRNA vaccines could thwart public health responses to future pandemics. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced th...

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The NIH Has Two Months Left to Spend Billions

Last week, the National Institutes of Health finally got some good news. A Senate subcommittee voted, with support from both parties, to increase the agency’s $48 billion budget—a direct rebuke to ...

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RFK Jr. cancels at least $500M in mRNA vaccine funding. What are the implications?

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced this week it is beginning a "coordinated wind-down" of federally funded mRNA vaccine development.This includes terminating awards and con...

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How Skiing Can Rewrite The Rules Of Aging

Skiing, when done right, can be incredibly good for you. It’s good for your cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and so much more. Plus, your mental health can see some serious benefits from...

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Why the search for meaning can cause 'purpose anxiety,' and what to do about it

“Find your purpose.”It has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this and what if I never do?This is “p...

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New studies tie unrecognized deaths and health problems to Maui and LA wildfires

NEW YORK -- The toll of wildfires is usually counted in acres burnt, property destroyed and lives lost to smoke and flames. But three studies published Wednesday suggest the cost to human health fr...

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What to know about mRNA vaccines

Research shows mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemicWASHINGTON -- So-called mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic — and now scientists are ...

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NYC gunman who blamed NFL for hiding brain injury dangers suffered from sports concussion, mom said

The mother of the man who killed four people at a Manhattan office tower home to the NFL told 911 dispatchers during a 2022 incident when he threatened to kill himself that he suffered from a sport...

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New personalized therapy may provide long-term relief for chronic back pain, study finds

A new treatment called cognitive functional therapy, or CFT, may provide long-lasting relief for people with chronic lower back pain, a condition that the Centers for Disease and Control and Preven...

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RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development

WASHINGTON -- The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.Ro...

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As California’s Behavioral Health Workforce Buckles, Help Is Years Away

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” REDDING, Calif. ???? This spring, the Good N...

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Congress Looks To Ease Restrictions on Veterans’ Use of Non-VA Clinics and Hospitals

WATERLOO, Iowa — John-Paul Sager appreciates the care he has received at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics, but he thinks it should be easier for veterans like him to use their b...

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Are YOU eligible for free weight loss jabs on the NHS? The exact weight you need to be and 4 other key criteria revealed

THEY are arguably the biggest medical breakthrough of recent times, helping Brits to shed the pounds with barely any effort at all. So-called ‘fat jabs’ are now available...

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CDC launches new national campaign to tackle mental health, substance use among teens

The number of teens reporting poor mental health has risen in the past decade.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new campaign on Tuesday aimed at tackling mental health...

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Girl, 14, died at hospital after she was ‘left alone by mental health worker with fake ID who later fled UK’

A TEENAGE girl, 14, died in hospital after she was left alone by a worker who had a fake ID and later fled the UK, an inquest heard. Ruth Szymankiewicz was admitted to Hu...

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Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders Advocates for Bladder Cancer Screening After Close Call

Deion ‘Coach Prime’ Sanders is raising awareness about getting screened for bladder cancer. Ed Zurga/Getty Images University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders shared he was successf...

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