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1 in 6 teens admits driving drowsy
About 1 in 6 teenage drivers say they've driven while drowsy, according to a National Sleep Foundation study. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Teens on the verge…
Florida becomes first state to allow women to get C-sections outside of hospitals
Florida recently became the first state to allow cesarean sections (C-sections) to be performed outside of hospitals, as reported by KFF News. New legislation enacted in…
FDA advisory panel votes against allowing MDMA as PTSD treatment
An FDA panel voted against approving using MDMA in combination with talk therapy to treat PTSD. File Photo by Robin Van Lonkhuijsen/EPA-EFE The popular underground…
Mediterranean diet could help women live longer, Harvard study finds
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NIH launches 2 clinical trials testing HIV drug on women, other minority groups
1 of 3 | Volunteers help lay out the AIDS Memorial Quilt on its 35th anniversary at San Francisco's Robin Williams meadow in June 2022 in Golden Gate Park, where…
Is artificial intelligence the secret to better sleep?
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5 million doses of vaccine against H5N1 avian flu being prepared
The new vaccine doses combine an antigen that targets the H5 portion of the H5N1 virus with an ingredient designed to boost the immune response triggered by the vaccine.…
Ask a doctor: ‘Why are my hands swelling and what should I do about it?’
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Trial of hormonal gel shows promise for male birth control
In the phase 2 trial, 222 men applied 5 milliliters of the gel (the equivalent of a teaspoon) to each shoulder blade once a day. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Traveling internationally? It could be illegal to bring along these medications, according to a pharmacist
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Drinking coffee may affect dopamine function in patients with Parkinson’s
Consuming caffeine appears to blunt the brain's ability to use dopamine, the hormone that lies at the heart of Parkinson's symptoms, researchers reported. Photo by Adobe…
Woman who received experimental pig kidney transplant back on dialysis after new organ failed
Doctors say Lisa Pisano, who received a pig kidney transplant, is back on dialysis after surgeons removed the gradually failing organ.Pisano was the second person to receive a…
LGBTQ+ Americans face stress, discrimination along with higher cancer risk factors
LGBTQ+ people are at higher risk for cancer, yet experience multiple barriers to healthcare access like discrimination. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News While…
7 of this week’s most noteworthy health stories, in case you missed them
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HHS announces new tool to help residents deal with extreme heat
1 of 2 | The Department of Health and Human Services on Friday introduced a new tool to help communities prepare for extreme heat. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI |…
Traveler infected with confirmed case of measles at Seattle International Airport as cases in US increase
The Public Health – Seattle & King County issued an alert after they were notified that an adult with a confirmed case of infectious measles traveled through Seattle-Tacoma…
Deaths linked to ATV use in U.S. climb by a third in one year
Deaths linked to ATV use jumped by a third in 2020 compared to rates seen in 2019, a recent report found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News In just one year, U.S.…
Women experience more dental health issues than men, experts say. Here’s what to do about it
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Traumatic brain injury affects 1 in 8 older Americans
Medicare data shows that about 13% of seniors suffered a severe concussion during an average follow-up period of 18 years, researchers report. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
Mental health and stress issues in America get new attention from National Geographic
This month of May, National Geographic has been giving a nod to Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S. — with a new campaign unveiling a series of mental health check-ups in…