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Traveler might have exposed many to measles in Massachusetts
A visitor from Texas who was afflicted with measles might have exposed many to the…
Genetics don’t always lead to vision loss and blindness
Less than 30% of people with certain genetic variants go blind, despite the faulty genes previously being…
1/4 of American families overwhelmed by medical expenses
Nearly 27% of U.S. residents faced high medical expenses or skipped needed health care because they…
Confusing questionnaires lead to misleading responses from patients
Confusion over symptom questionnaires is common, and likely hampers efforts to diagnose and treat physical…
Simple daily habit could help people with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar
Sitting next to a window may help people with type 2 diabetes control their insulin levels, according to new research. The study, published in Cell Metabolism, found that…
Controllable lifestyle factors help keep the brain young
Researchers say that a range of controllable health factors may help people to keep their brains young.…
Risk score helps predict pancreatic cancer recurrence, study says
The new risk score could help better manage the follow-up care for patients who've had pancreatic tumors…
Calcium, vitamin D levels essential for bone health in older adults
Maintaining the proper levels of calcium and vitamin D gets more important as people age in order to fend…
Trump announces lower drug prices in deals with nine companies
1 of 3 | President Donald Trump appears with pharmaceutical executives, in describing…
Experts say all forms of nicotine are toxic to heart health
Nicotine is toxic to the heart and blood vessels regardless of how it's consumed, experts wrote in a new…
Trump signs executive order supporting medical marijuana
1 of 3 | President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order to hasten marijuana…
Medline shares rise 41% amid year’s largest IPO
U.S.-based medical and surgical supplies firm Medline raised nearly $6.3 billion during the year's largest…
Mexico confirms first case of so called ‘super flu; variant
Mexican health authorities said detection of influenza does not represent a public health emergency, but…
Trump’s order designates illicit fentanyl as ‘weapon of mass destruction’
1 of 4 | President Donald Trump signs an executive order designating fentanyl as a "weapon of…
‘Aggressive’ new flu variant sweeps globe as doctors warn of severe symptoms
Flu season is among us, and a new strain has emerged as a major threat. Influenza A H3N2, or the subclade K variant, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases,…
Newsom names 2 former CDC leaders to California public health roles
1 of 2 | Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez testifies…
Experts offer advice to avoid tendon trouble
Experts say care and quick attention to stiffness can help to avoid problems with tendons. Photo by Adobe…
New rapid test for hepatitis C boasts results in 15 minutes
People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test…
South Carolina quarantines 254 as measles cases surge
Health officials in South Carolina place more than 250 people in quarantine as measles cases surge in the…
FDA considering allowing new sunscreen ingredient in U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is reviewing a proposal to allow bemotrizinol in…