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Does zinc actually prevent and shorten colds? Here's why we still don't know

Doctors weigh in on the popular supplement during cold season

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Union membership can reduce the odds of death, study finds

New research highlights how the benefits of union membership positively impact health, not just finances

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Is the public's support of Luigi Mangione a symptom of empathy fatigue?

Experts explain why the public empathize with some killers and not others

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Abortion bans are profoundly impacting affecting contraceptive care, study finds

Contraception is not directly implicated by limited abortion access, yet it's profoundly impacted, researchers say

11.12.2024 10

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Mystery disease linked to more than 100 deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo

An unknown disease has been spreading in a rural part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Central Africa, killing a high number of...

04.12.2024 8

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How to "Make America Healthy Again"? Start with addressing lack of social support

Over the last few years, a peculiar intersection between wellness and politics has emerged. As the January 6 insurrection on the Capitol and the...

04.12.2024 10

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Texas won't review maternal deaths post-Dobbs: report

A Texas committee that is meant to review pregnancy-related deaths in the state won’t review cases from 2022 and 2023, the Washington Post reported....

27.11.2024 10

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Bird flu is getting worse. Disease experts worry Trump and RFK Jr. will mangle response like COVID

As America gears up for the year's end and a change in administration, the topic of public health has dominated many conversations throughout the...

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Bird flu found in raw milk sold in California

Over the weekend, California state health officials warned the public to avoid drinking raw milk from a Fresno-based dairy farm that was being sold in...

26.11.2024 7

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Putting RFK Jr. in charge of HHS will erode children's health, pediatricians warn

When Joseph Ladapo was appointed the surgeon general in Florida in September 2021, the vaccination rate for routine injections for kindergartners was...

26.11.2024 10

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Bird flu worries European health agencies as they increase virus surveillance

As flu season nears, Europe is increasing surveillance for human cases of H5N1 influenza, also known as bird flu. As reported by the Telegraph, new...

22.11.2024 5

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Will state laws protect abortion under a Trump presidency? Probably not

This week, the United States elected Donald Trump to be the country’s 47th president. Despite Trump previously bragging about appointing some of the...

09.11.2024 10

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Most abortion ballot measures pass, but it didn’t translate to a victory for Democrats

This week, abortion was on the ballot in 10 states, but even in places where it wasn't, Democrats were hoping the fight for reproductive rights could...

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This is the motto Donald Trump says he will govern by

In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, Donald Trump took the stage at his election headquarters in West Palm Beach, Fla. While the race had yet to be...

06.11.2024 8

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The most critical abortion ballot measures to watch this election

The country is entering its first presidential election since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with the Dobbs decision in 2022. Whoever...

04.11.2024 7

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Abortion could tilt swing states like Pennsylvania for Democrats, experts say

Abortion isn’t technically on the ballot in Pennsylvania this November, but it’s an issue Democrats are still hoping will help them win the...

31.10.2024 8

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Harris pushing abortion rights as the winning issue in campaign's final stretch

Last Friday, an estimated 30,000 people gathered in Houston's Shell Energy Stadium to support Kamala Harris as her historic presidential campaign...

29.10.2024 9

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Abortion is a nonpartisan issue, experts say. It could still affect the outcome in swing states

In this election, ten states will ask voters how their states should regulate abortion — including a couple of presidential swing states like...

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Florida abortion amendment could backfire on Ron DeSantis

Caroline, a woman in Tampa, Florida, was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was 20 weeks pregnant with her second child. Her first thought was would...

23.10.2024 10

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The deaths from abortion bans you won't hear about

Last month, ProPublica published two stories of women who died from abortion bans after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 via the Dobbs...

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Will Harris's plan to expand Medicare and cover home care costs work?

P.S. Wilson, an entrepreneur in Atlanta, Georgia, knows what it’s like firsthand to care for an older family member. In the earlier stages of her...

17.10.2024 10

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A leading abortion provider on why restrictive laws are taking us back to the Dark Ages

Throughout this election cycle, the term “late-term abortion” has popped up several times, despite not being an actual medical term. Not only did...

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Not just mothers: Fathers also need paid leave — and presidential candidates must address that

Like many fathers in the U.S., when Jon Morgan's first child was born, he didn’t get paid family leave. Balancing the demands of work and caring for...

12.10.2024 10

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Hurricane Milton tears roof off Tropicana Field and unleashes deadly tornadoes

Hurricane Milton left millions without power and caused a series of tornadoes after slamming into Florida Wednesday night. Milton made landfall at...

10.10.2024 10

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CDC warns of online pharmacies selling fake drugs tainted with fentanyl

Some online pharmacies could be selling prescription drugs tainted with the powerful opioid, the CDC warns 

05.10.2024 10

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More people than ever identify as "empaths" — but some weaponize this trait, experts say

Meesh Carra, a psychic medium in Massachusetts, first came across the term “empath” on a spiritual journey, when she began exploring “energy...

14.09.2024 20

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Where Trump’s “execute the babies” lie comes from

This week during a presidential debate, former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that Democrats want to “execute” babies, suggesting that the...

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JD Vance is wrong, experts say: Boomer grandparents aren’t the solution to rising day care costs

Last week, vice president candidate JD Vance responded to questions about child care costs. On the heels of a surgeon general’s warning proclaiming...

10.09.2024 10

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Abortion bans are pushing people to terminate later in pregnancy

Dr. Diane Horvath is an OB-GYN who has worked in abortion care over the last 15 years. With training in complex family planning, she has experience...

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Are people more afraid of illness these days?

When COVID-19 began to spread around the world, municipalities did all they could to stop the spread of the deadly virus, shutting down businesses,...

08.09.2024 4

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New research suggests tube tying isn't as permanent or effective as once thought

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing states to restrict access to abortion, interest in permanent contraception options increased....

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Yes, dogs understand words from soundboard buttons, study finds

Bunny, TikTok's beloved "talking" Sheepadoodle, never fails to amaze her millions of followers. From asking for play dates with dog friends on her...

04.09.2024 20

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How politicians are destigmatizing infertility this election season

Tim Walz, the Democratic Minnesota governor vying for vice president, has become a reproductive rights champion, not only advocating against abortion...

03.09.2024 10

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Rare, deadly mosquito disease is causing alarm in New England. But how risky is "triple E" virus?

For some, the high-pitched buzz of a mosquito has become even more sinister than usual. In Massachusetts, a coastal county called Plymouth has shut...

29.08.2024 10

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American parents are so stressed out it's now a public health crisis

It’s no secret that American parents are stressed out. From books about parental burnout to articles about the struggle of modern motherhood, the...

29.08.2024 10

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New COVID Vaccines Arrive as Many Poised to Lose Access to Free Shots

For the nearly 27 million uninsured adults, the new vaccines will only be available for free until August 31.

28.08.2024 4

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New COVID vaccines have arrived just as a vaccine equity program is ending

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved two COVID-19 vaccines earlier than expected due to record-breaking surges of the virus. Instead...

28.08.2024 4

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Experts Call Long COVID in Kids a Public Health Crisis. Why Is It Being Ignored?

For years, public health experts have said that COVID-19 infections in children are “mild.” According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...

26.08.2024 10

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Head lice at school isn't the crisis it used to be. Here's why

Picture this, it’s 1998 and you’re called to the principal’s office. Not because you flung paper clips at the substitute teacher again, but...

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Suburban women care about abortion, despite what Republicans claim

Last week, Donald Trump's running mate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, made headlines for implying that “suburban women” don’t care about abortion...

22.08.2024 10

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Mobile abortion clinics are an "ingenious" solution to the post-Dobbs landscape

As the Democratic National Convention takes place in Chicago, delegates and attendees don't only have the opportunity to participate in ceremonial...

21.08.2024 20

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Spread of Mpox Underscores Global Health Disparities and Lack of Vaccine Access

Another global emergency involving mpox is unfolding, with cases spreading from Africa now springing up across the globe, an echo of the viral crisis...

17.08.2024 5

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How abortion bans are changing prenatal care in blue states

It is well documented how strict abortion bans are negatively impacting standard prenatal care in red states. In Idaho, labor and delivery centers are...

17.08.2024 20

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Mpox outbreak shines light on global health disparities

Another global emergency involving mpox is unfolding, with cases spreading from Africa now springing up across the globe, an echo of the viral crisis...

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Texas women denied care for ectopic pregnancies proves exceptions are a "farce", experts say

Several days after Kelsie Norris-De La Cruz found out she was pregnant in Texas, she started to experience bleeding and cramping. When she went to the...

15.08.2024 5

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The CDC's new IUD guidance is progress for female pain

America's health care system is inherently sexist, especially when it comes to pain. Research has shown that female patients are consistently...

14.08.2024 20

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Pregnant women are being denied care in emergency rooms, AP report finds

Earlier this summer. The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a case brought forth by Idaho that challenged doctors' ability to provide emergency abortions to...

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Why so many Olympic athletes are into cupping therapy

If you’ve tuned into the summer Olympics in Paris, you may have watched gymnast Simone Biles add another medal to her resumé or swimmer Katie...

10.08.2024 10

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Which VP pick truly upholds family values? Experts say it's Tim Walz all the way

Donald Trump’s nominee for Vice President, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), has become infamous for criticizing miserable “childless cat ladies.” In a...

09.08.2024 20

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The fallout of Florida’s abortion ban has been "chaos," experts say

Two months ago, the state of Florida enacted its strict six-week abortion law. At the time, many people worried about how this would affect access to...

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