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High school football coach unable to get chemo due to shortage dies at 60: ‘Nothing else they could do'
Jeff Bolle wanted to coach one more season before he died, and it ended up being extra special. He shared his story with TODAY.com to raise awareness of the ongoing chemo shortage.
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FDA misses own deadline to propose ban on cancer-linked formaldehyde from hair relaxers
A proposal to ban formaldehyde in hair-straightening products that was scheduled to take place in April has not been released by the Food and Drug Administration, disregarding the agency’s own deadline.
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Cottage cheese and sour cream are safe amid bird flu outbreak, FDA says
The agency has tested nearly 300 retail dairy products, including cottage cheese and sour cream, finding no evidence that they harbor live bird flu virus.
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The USDA will test ground beef for bird flu. Here's what to know
Bird flu has been found in nearly three-dozen dairy herds across nine states.
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New guidelines say women should be screened every other year for breast cancer starting at 40
Updated guidelines have been released for the age women should be screened for breast cancer. However, not every doctor is in agreement with the new guidelines. The changes are a result of rising cancer rates for women in their 40s that have risen 2% each year between 2015 and 2019. NBC10’s Karen Hua spoke with an expert on their recommendations.
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Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, new guidelines says
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced the updated guidance Tuesday
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More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
The virus, known as Type A H5N1, has been detected in nearly three dozen dairy herds in eight states. Here’s what you need to know.
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When should you not brush your teeth? Dentist goes viral for sharing 3 surprising situations
In a viral TikTok, a dentist shares three situations in which you shouldn’t brush your teeth. Do other dentists agree?
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Psychologist becomes first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after fighting in court for years
A Peruvian psychologist who suffered from an incurable disease that weakened her muscles and had her confined to her bed for several years, died by euthanasia, becoming the first person in the country to obtain the right to die with medical assistance.
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Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests
Hospitalized women are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital if they are treated by female doctors, a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found.
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Dad, 45, thought he had a pinched nerve in his neck. A rare cancer was to blame
As an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Len Barchanowicz led an active life and had few health problems. His neck pain was due to an orange-sized tumor.
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As bans spread, fluoride in drinking water divides communities across the US
From Oregon to Pennsylvania, hundreds of communities have in recent years either stopped adding fluoride to their water supplies or voted to prevent its addition.
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Which condiment is healthiest? Dietitians share No. 1 pick and ones to avoid
It’s hard to imagine hot dogs, hamburgers and fries without condiments, but they can sneakily add calories, fat, salt and sugar to a meal.
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Many CVS drug plans will cover over-the-counter birth control pill at no cost
The decision by CVS could open the door for more people to prevent unintended pregnancies without a prescription.
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What is eye syphilis? Doctor explains ‘devastating' complication of STD epidemic
As syphilis cases surge in the U.S., few people know the sexually transmitted disease can endanger vision, doctors say.
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PCOS symptoms are still difficult for doctors to diagnose and treat. Here's why
Polycystic ovary syndrome was first identified some 90 years ago, yet there are no FDA-approved drugs to treat the complex hormonal condition.
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Increasingly popular ‘high-functioning' label uses success at work or in school to mask poor mental health, psychologist says
Spiking levels of depression and anxiety during the pandemic raised awareness of the fact that you can be in poor mental health and still excel at work.
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US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert to U.S. doctors Thursday about an increase in cases of one type of invasive meningococcal disease. Most of it is due to a specific strain of bacteria.
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US tuberculosis cases were at the highest level in a decade in 2023
The U.S. saw the most tuberculosis illnesses in a decade in 2023. That’s according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published Thursday. More than 9,600 cases were reported, which is a 16% increase from 2022. Forty states reported an increase, and rates were up among all age groups. Cases declined sharply at...
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Sexually transmitted infection rates have risen sharply among adults 55 and older, CDC data shows
The trend is prompting doctors to call for more discussions with older people about sexual health.