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14 Feb
Menthol vs. Non-Menthol Cigarettes: One Type May Be More Life-Threatening
A new study from the American Cancer Society finds menthol cigarettes increase the risk of death from all causes more than non-menthol smokes.
13 Feb
Is TB Making a Comeback in the U.S.? What You Need to Know About this Ancient Disease
HealthDay speaks with Dr. Dana Hawkinson, Director of Infection Control and Prevention at the University of Kansas Health System.
12 Feb
A Weekly Shot of Ozempic May Help Control Problem Drinking, a New Study Finds
In a new randomized, controlled trial, adults with alcohol use disorder who received a once weekly injection of Ozempic for nine weeks experienced reduced alcohol cravings and drank less than those who were given placebo.
Flu and Stomach Bugs Are Spreading Fast—Are You Prepared?
Flu season is in full swing, making it more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Health Center in Los Angeles, shares what to expect this season and how to stay healthy.
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What Cancer Screenings Do You Need? A Quick Guide
Cancer screenings can save lives by detecting cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
With an estimated 2 million new cancer cases expected in 2025, regular screenings are more important than ever, according to the American Cancer Society.
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes it a perfect time to check if...
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- February 15, 2025
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CDC Finds Undetected Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Dairy Veterinarians
Three U.S. dairy veterinarians unknowingly had H5N1 infections, otherwise known as bird flu.
This included one person who worked only in states without known outbreaks in cows, according to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The findings, published Feb. 13 in the Morbidity and Mortal...
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- February 14, 2025
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States With Abortion Bans See More Infant Deaths
In the first 18 months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, most states with abortion bans saw a rise in infant deaths, new research reveals.
Two studies, published Feb. 13 in JAMA, show that states that enforced complete or near-total abortion bans after six weeks of pregnancy saw a 6% overall rise in infant death...
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- February 14, 2025
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Igloo Recalls 1M Rolling Coolers Over Risk of Fingertip Amputations
Popular cooler brand Igloo has recalled more than 1 million rolling coolers due to serious fingertip injury risk.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the recall affects 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers manufactured before January 2024. The recall was issued Feb. 13.
"The tow handle can pinch consumers&rsquo...
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- February 14, 2025
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Do Steroid Shots Help Ease Back Pain? Experts Weigh In
There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) finds.
Epidural steroid injections are treatments in which a steroid or corticosteroid medication is injected into the spine.
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