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Jamie Foxx reveals new details about mystery illness that left him hospitalized
Jamie Foxx has shed new light on his health scare that left him hospitalized in April 2023, revealing it all started with a headache that escalated to a medical emergency.
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Antacids and Their Effects on Heartburn and Indigestion
Antacids are medicines used to alleviate acid build up in the stomach. They work to improve the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. Read on to learn more about antacids, how they work, their side effects, and more.
5 min read - BusinessGood Morning America
More than 4K pounds of liquid eggs recalled from 9 states
More than 4,600 pounds of liquid egg products have been pulled from shelves due to "misbranding and undeclared allergens." Michael Foods Inc. has issued a recall on approximately 4,620 pounds of liquid egg products that contained milk, which is a known allergen but was not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Sunday.
2 min read - ScienceReuters
Ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to save their lives
Limb amputations are performed by surgeons when a traumatic injury such as a wound from war or a vehicle accident causes major tissue destruction or in instances of serious infection or disease. New research shows that some ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to improve their survival chances. The behavior was documented in Florida carpenter ants - scientific name Camponotus floridanus - a reddish-brown species more than half an inch (1.5 cm) long inhabiting parts of the southeas
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Eating better in your 40s can make you healthier in your 70s
Making diet changes in midlife, such as eating more fruits and veggies, will pay off much later, finds new research.
3 min read - LifestyleVerywell Health
First-Degree Burn: Healing the Skin Surface
Most first-degree burns are preventable. These burns are sometimes called superficial burns based on damage to the skin surface layer. Learn more.
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11 people got hurt on a Delta flight. What is a 'severe turbulence' injury?
Experts explain how severe turbulence on flights can cause injuries — and how to minimize your risk.
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Recall issued for mushroom-infused chocolates and gummies after dozens of illnesses, hospitalizations reported
A brand of mushroom-infused chocolates and sweets has been recalled after dozens of consumers across the country became sick and some were hospitalized.
3 min read - HealthAssociated Press
The US will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine
The U.S. government will pay the vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to accelerate development of a pandemic influenza vaccine that could be used to treat bird flu in people, as concern grows about cases in dairy cows across the country, federal officials announced Tuesday. Moderna already has a bird flu vaccine in very early-stage testing that uses the same mRNA technology that allowed rapid development and rollout of vaccines to protect against COVID-19. The new funds from the U.S. Department
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Study Shows Walking Reduces Lower Back Pain Recurrence
New research suggested that walking is a low-cost and accessible way to help reduce low back pain recurrence.
4 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Why Have a Pancreas Transplant? What to Expect and Risks
A pancreas transplant can restore insulin production and improve blood sugar control in some people with diabetes, but it’s not a standard treatment. Learn more.
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What to Know About the LB.1 COVID-19 Variant
A new COVID-19 subvariant may fuel more summer cases in the U.S.
2 min read - HealthReuters
US FDA warns website over unlawful sale of weight-loss drugs
Surging demand has outpaced supply for Novo's Ozempic, Eli Lilly's Mounjaro and other GLP-1 drugs that promote weight loss, fueling a growing global market for counterfeit versions. The FDA said the website was offering unapproved versions of obesity and diabetes drugs Ozempic and Wegovy.
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Jamie Foxx opens up about what led to his medical emergency last year
Jamie Foxx is sharing more details about his medical emergency that landed him in the hospital last year. The Academy Award-winning actor, 56, spoke to a group of fans in Phoenix, Arizona, over the weekend in a video which has since gone viral online. Foxx further explained how doctors treated him during his health scare.
1 min read - HealthVerywell Health
10 Essential Oils for Hair Growth and Health
Essential oils for hair growth, such as rosemary and peppermint are known for their potential to stimulate growth and minimize hair loss. Learn more.
6 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Diabetes Insipidus: Another Chronic, But Different, Type of Diabetes
Diabetes insipidus is rarer than diabetes mellitus. It can be difficult to distinguish the symptoms from occasional bouts of dehydration. Learn more here
5 min read - BusinessReuters
Novo Nordisk, Lilly must cut US prices of weight-loss drugs, Biden says
(Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders called on Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to reduce the prices of their weight-loss and diabetes drugs, in a jointly authored opinion piece published in USA Today on Tuesday. Surging demand for Novo and Lilly's drugs, which have been shown to help patients lose as much as 20% of their weight, has propelled their shares to record highs, and led some analysts to forecast the market for those treatments reaching $150 billion by the early 20
3 min read - BusinessReuters
US DOJ drops Viatris unit Mylan from industry-wide antitrust probe
Mylan and several major drugmakers such as Israel's Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and India's Sun Pharmaceutical Industries have been under the DOJ's scanner for more than eight years over alleged anticompetitive business practices in fixing prices of certain generic drugs. Multiple states have also filed lawsuits against those companies for alleged antitrust behavior.
1 min read - BusinessReuters
Bird flu concern prompts US to award Moderna $176 million for vaccine development
(Reuters) -The U.S. government has awarded $176 million to Moderna to advance development of its bird flu vaccine, the company said on Tuesday, as concerns rise over a multi-state outbreak of H5N1 virus in dairy cows and infections of three dairy workers since March. Funds from the U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority will be used to complete late-stage development and testing of a pre-pandemic mRNA-based vaccine against H5N1 avian influenza. U.S. officials said on a pre
3 min read - WorldReuters
Patients, medics flee south Gaza hospital after evacuation orders, WHO says
GENEVA (Reuters) -Gaza's European Hospital in Khan Younis is virtually empty with staff and patients fleeing the facility after the Israeli army ordered residents in the surrounding areas to evacuate, a World Health Official spokesperson said on Tuesday. Thousands of Palestinians, many of them already displaced multiple times in the more than eight-month conflict, have fled parts of southern Gaza since Monday amid Israeli bombardments. "The hospital staff and the patients decided to already ev
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Pfizer v Moderna COVID vaccine patents battle set to continue after UK ruling
LONDON (Reuters) -Pfizer and Moderna's legal battle over their rival COVID-19 vaccines looks set to continue after London's High Court gave a mixed ruling on two of Moderna's patents, likely prompting a flurry of appeals in the London leg of the litigation. Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech sued Moderna in London in September 2022, seeking to revoke two patents held by Moderna, which hit back days later alleging its patents had been infringed.
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Top migraine medication effective for preventing migraines, treating drug-induced headaches is hard to access
A new study shows that FDA-approved oral migraine drug atogepant is effective for relieving difficult-to-treat “medication overuse headaches” that are the result of using too much of other pain relieving medications. Migraines affect nearly one in eight adults in the U.S. Migraines are also the leading cause of disability in adults under 50 years of age. This high number underscores the need for better treatments for people with migraines.
4 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
In some Black communities, the line between barbershop and therapist's office blurs
In Black neighborhoods, barbers have always offered community. Now they're learning to serve as frontline advocates for mental health care
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Are there healthier hot dog options? Can you eat hot dogs in moderation? Answers to your questions about hot dogs and health
Hot dogs get a bad rap. Do they deserve it? And are there healthier options?
4 min read - WorldReuters
Bird flu hits McDonald's breakfasts in Australia
McDonald's has cut breakfast service timings by 1-1/2 hours, the company said, after a shortage of eggs caused by bird flu outbreaks that have led to the slaughter of about 1.5 million chickens. "Like many retailers, we are carefully managing supply of eggs due to current industry challenges," McDonald's said on Facebook, adding that from Tuesday it would stop serving breakfast at 10:30 a.m. instead of the usual time of midday. Australia is battling outbreaks of several strains of highly patho
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Dengue fever alert issued in Florida Keys after confirmed cases
Health officials have issued an alert in the Florida Keys after two people were confirmed to have dengue fever.
1 min read - BusinessReuters
Blackstone to sell Japan supplement maker Alinamin to MBK for $2.2 billion, source says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Private equity firm Blackstone is nearing a deal to sell Japanese supplement maker Alinamin Pharmaceutical to North Asian buyout fund MBK Partners for 350 billion yen ($2.17 billion), a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. MBK, Blackstone and Alinamin declined to comment. Blackstone had agreed in August 2020 to acquire Alinamin, then a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical, according to an announcement from the private equity firm at the time.
1 min read - HealthNBC News
Woman with sickle cell disease celebrates 80th birthday, defying life expectancy odds by decades
Retired special education teacher Patricia McGill, 80, is among the oldest people in the U.S. with sickle cell disease.
6 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Healthy diets are linked to better lifelong brain function, study finds
How you eat is linked to better brain function, a new study finds.
4 min read - WorldCBS News
Stingray that went viral after mysterious pregnancy has died, aquarium says
Charlotte, a stingray at a North Carolina aquarium, made national news after the discovery she was pregnant even though there were no male stingrays in her tank.
1 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
How to Stop Nightmares From Terrorizing Your Sleep
Nightmares can be extremely distressing but you can learn to overcome them
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High levels of bacteria in water lead to multiple beach closures across the US
Beaches in several states across the country have been closed to swimmers over the last few days due to harmful levels of bacteria in the water. In Massachusetts, at least 37 beaches were closed as of Monday afternoon due to "bacterial exceedance," according to the state's Department of Public Health (MDPH). Many of the beaches tested positive for high levels of a type of fecal bacteria, and beachgoers were warned not to swim or enter the water in those locations to avoid risk of illness, acco
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Why you should eat more whole grains like quinoa, farro and oats
Even if you're being mindful of carbohydrates, here's why should still eat whole grains.
4 min read - HealthWashington Post
Brain-driven prosthesis marks scientific advance for people with amputations
People with leg amputations were able to control their prosthetic limbs with their brains in a significant scientific advance that allows for a smoother gait and enhanced ability to navigate obstacles, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine. By creating a connection between a person’s nervous system and their prosthetic leg, researchers at the K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brigham and Women’s Hospital paved the way
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Novel surgery meets bionics in breakthrough for limb amputation
New research shows how the combination of a novel surgery and a bionic prosthetic allows patients with an amputated leg to walk naturally.
6 min read - HealthVerywell Health
What Is Lymphoma, and Is It Serious?
A Guide to Navigating Lymphatic Cancer
10 min read - LifestyleAssociated Press
Kids spend a lot of time outside in the summer. Here's how to deal with their common injuries
For parents, it can mean a litany of ouchies to take care of — including scrapes, sunburns and dehydration, pediatricians say. “Kids should play and have every opportunity to use their imagination, but we need to take precautions to keep them as safe as possible," Dr. Danielle Mercurio, a pediatrician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. It's important to take precautions in warmer weather, especially with younger kids, who are more susceptible to heat illness, Mercurio said.
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Everyone Needs an Updated COVID Shot This Fall, CDC Says
The CDC and FDA have released recommendations for who needs an updated COVID vaccine and what variant that vaccine should target ahead of fall 2024. Here's what you need to know.
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Cassava Sciences forms internal panel after US probe into two employees
(Reuters) -Cassava Sciences will form a committee to evaluatenew probes by U.S. regulators and investigate two senior employees, it said on Monday, days after a medical professor linked to the company was charged with fraud. Shares of the Austin, Texas-based pharmaceutical company were down more than 8% in early trade. They tumbled 35% on Friday after federal prosecutors charged Hoau-Yan Wang, a doctor who collaborated with Cassava, with fraud for allegedly submitting fabricated data to the Na
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Is Bread Bad for You?
Bread is high in carbs and low in micronutrients, and it has gluten and antinutrient contents that may cause issues for some people. Here's what to know.
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18-Week Ultrasound: A Glimpse at Anatomy and Organ Health
An 18-week ultrasound is sometimes called a fetal anatomy scan. You could learn the sex of the fetus. Learn about normal and abnormal results.
5 min read - BusinessReuters
India panel urges drug regulator to approve Lilly's obesity drug Mounjaro
An Indian government-approved expert panel has advised the country's drug regulator to approve the import and sale of U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly's Mounjaro, a blockbuster diabetes drug and a wildly popular obesity treatment, a document on a government website showed on Monday. Lilly's Mounjaro, chemically known as tirzepatide, and Zepbound and Danish rival Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic belong to a class of therapies known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, developed to control blood sugar in patient
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
How to Prevent Skin Cancer
Understanding the risks, practicing sun safety, and more
10 min read - TechnologyThe Conversation
Disability community has long wrestled with ‘helpful’ technologies – lessons for everyone in dealing with AI
Disabled people are experts in using – and designing – assistive technologies. They have lessons to offer everyone about keeping control when help is offered.
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Staying Ahead of Tech Neck: What's Possible?
Tech neck is associated with cervical spine damage from looking down at screens. This article lists exercises and medications to help pain and posture.
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Scientists wary of bird flu pandemic 'unfolding in slow motion'
Scientists tracking the spread of bird flu are increasingly concerned that gaps in surveillance may keep them several steps behind a new pandemic, according to Reuters interviews with more than a dozen leading disease experts. Many of them have been monitoring the new subtype of H5N1 avian flu in migratory birds since 2020. "It almost seems like a pandemic unfolding in slow motion," said Scott Hensley, a professor of microbiology at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Drownings are up. See five ways to prevent kids from drowning.
At the start of summer, experts offer five key ways to prevent drownings.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
Healthy (and fun!) things to do this July: Why the Summer Olympics, fireworks safety and ice cream should be on your radar
Your healthy living guide to what to what to eat, what to do and what to get checked out this July.
3 min read - BusinessReuters
South African pharmacy chain Clicks to sell drug maker after court ruling
South Africa's Constitutional Court in March 2023 ruled in favour of the Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA), which argued that Clicks' ownership of Unicorn had violated regulations that prohibit pharmacies from owning drugmakers. The disposal of Unicorn, expected to be completed by the end of this month, would allow Clicks to obtain new pharmacy licences.
1 min read - TechnologyReuters
Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired
It's less furry than a traditional companion, but a six-legged Chinese robot "guide dog" could one day help vision impaired people live more independently, according to its research development team in Shanghai. The robot dog, which is currently being field-tested, is able to navigate its physical environment via cameras and sensors, including recognising traffic light signals, which traditional guide dogs are unable to do. Roughly the size of an English Bulldog but a bit wider, it can communi
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