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04 Apr
New Blood Test Helps Diagnose and Track Alzheimer’s Progression
A simple blood test can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and accurately distinguish between early- and later-stage disease, a new study finds.
03 Apr
You Don’t Need to Exercise Every Day to Stay Healthy, New Study Finds
Working out just 1 or 2 days per week can significantly lower your risk of death from heart disease and cancer, as long as you get in the recommended number of minutes, researchers say.
02 Apr
Keeping Your Bad Cholesterol in Check Protects You from Dementia, New Study Finds
People with low LDL cholesterol levels are much less likely to be diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research.
Knee Replacement Recovery Time: What You Need To Know
Wondering what recovery is really like after knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, breaks down exactly what to expect -- from managing pain in the first few days to getting back on your feet and returning to the activities you love.
Total knee replacemen...
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- April 6, 2025
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Experts Warn Bird Flu Could Pose Growing Risk to Human Health
Bird flu is changing fast and could become more dangerous to humans, new research from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte suggests.
A team of scientists found that the H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu, is becoming more adept at infecting mammals.
That includes cows and, to date, at least 64 people, according to the U.S. ...
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- April 5, 2025
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Judge Blocks Cuts to $11 Billion in Public Health Funding
A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration from cutting $11 billion in public health funding -- at least for now.
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy, who was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2019, said Thursday that she would grant a temporary restraining order. The request came from 23 states and the District of Columbia, wh...
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- April 4, 2025
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Common Chemicals in Plastics May Harm Baby Brain Development
Common chemicals used in plastic and personal care products may interfere with brain development in babies, a new study says.
Phthalates are found in many everyday items, like food packaging, shampoo, toys and vinyl flooring.
They help make plastics soft and carry scents in products. But they may also harm unborn babies’ brains...
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- April 4, 2025
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Trump Administration Orders More Cuts to CDC Budget
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not only lost nearly a fifth of its workforce, it has also been directed to slash $2.9 billion in contract spending.
That’s about 35% of its total contract budget. The agency has been ordered to comply by April 18.
These cuts come on top of the loss of 2,400 employee...
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- April 4, 2025
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FDA Delays Final Approval of Novavax COVID Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed the full approval of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine.
The decision had been expected by April 1, but the agency now says it needs more information before moving forward.
The Novavax shot is already available under emergency use. But full FDA approval would allow the vacci...
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- April 4, 2025
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