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Two or three cups of coffee a day is linked to a lower risk of heart and metabolic disease
Drinking several cups of caffeinated coffee or tea a day may protect against Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke.
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Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVF
Republicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to IVF.
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Louisville is hailed as a vaccination success. Can it be sustained?
Kentucky’s largest city has been praised for managing to raise childhood vaccination rates at a time when may places are trying to prevent further declines. But Louisville’s success is limited and the city has not been able to achieve herd immunity thresholds so far.
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CDC says Missouri bird flu case is a ‘one-off,' no signs of spreading
Health officials on Thursday said they don’t know how a Missouri person caught bird flu but believe it may be a rare instance of a “one-off” standalone illness.
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‘Basketball nun' Sister Jean, 105, still works every day, shares her longevity secrets
She loves sports and has become a good luck charm for the Loyola University men’s basketball team. Here’s how she stays healthy at 105.
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Novo Nordisk weight-loss drug is effective for kids as young as 6, study shows
A drug approved to treat obesity in adults and teens is safe and effective for use in kids as young as 6 when combined with diet and exercise, a small new study shows.
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Missouri patient tests positive for bird flu despite no known exposure to animals
Health officials say a hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu, despite having no known contact with dairy cows or other animals.
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What is botulism?
Botulism is a rare but severe illness that attacks the nerves in the body.
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Watch: Discussing the GoCoCo app that rates foods on healthy scale
The school year is in full swing and there’s now a new tool aimed at helping families make healthier food choices. A registered dietician discusses the GoCoCo app, which rates food products on healthfulness at the grocery store.
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America is trying to fix its maternal mortality crisis with federal, state and local programs
Federal, state and local governments are all trying to reduce maternal mortality rates across the United States and eliminate racial disparities.
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FDA authorizes Novavax's updated Covid vaccine, paving way for fall rollout
The decision comes only a week after it approved a new round of messenger RNA shots from Pfizer and Moderna, which both target an offshoot of JN.1 called KP.2.
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Purple Heart recipient gives free tattoos to fellow veterans as therapy: Exclusive
Daniel Wright Jr.’s approach is clinically sound, experts say.
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Woman, 106, who still lives in her own apartment shares simple tips for a long life
Dorothy Staten used to be a professional cook and loves food. She has firm rules about what she eats and avoids in her diet.
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Watch: PSAs remind kids, parents about the risks of e-cigarettes
As children start the new school year, an important message: The American Lung Association and Ad Council just released a series of PSAs to remind parents they are the ones who should talk to their kids about the risks of e-cigarettes.
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Donating a kidney is even safer now than long thought, US study shows
People who volunteer to donate a kidney face an even lower risk of death from the operation than doctors have long thought, researchers reported Wednesday.
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What to know about oropouche virus, also known as ‘sloth fever'
Oropouche virus, also known as ‘sloth fever,’ is a virus spread by infected biting insects. Here’s what you need to know.
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Watch: Expert weighs in on new research on kids' post-pandemic behavior
New research finds post-pandemic parents are worried about their kids’ childhood fleeting following long-periods of being in lockdown and at home. An expert from Scouting America discusses the findings.
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Sloth fever virus: What are the symptoms, and why is the CDC concerned?
The Oropouche virus causes sloth fever, which is transmitted by biting flies and mosquitoes. Here’s what health officials have to say about the new warnings.
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What is eastern equine encephalitis?
Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare but serious virus with no known treatment or cure. Here’s what you need to know.
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How to prevent mosquito bites
Mosquitoes become more widespread during the summer mothers. Here are some tips on preventing mosquito bites.