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03 Mar
New Global Analysis Warns of Sharp Rise in Breast Cancer Cases
The number of new breast cancer cases worldwide is predicted to surpass 3.5 million by 2050. But researchers say targeting six lifestyle risk factors could help change the trajectory.
02 Mar
Are Gut Microbiome Kits Overpromising?
The American Gut Project tests 21 at-home gut microbiome kits from seven companies and finds “major discrepancies.”
27 Feb
Depression Therapy That Usually Takes 6 to 8 Weeks May Work Just as Well in 5 Days
A new study finds transcranial magnetic stimulation, used for treatment-resistant depression, can provide significant symptom relief in just days instead of weeks.
AI Therapist? It Falls Short, a New Study Warns
More people are asking artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for help with daily problems, from work stress to relationship worries and more.
Now, a new study warns that when it comes to mental health advice, these systems may fall short.
A team at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, found that even when AI syst...
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BBQ Sauce Recall Issued Nationwide Due To Incorrect Label
Savannah Bee Company is recalling a batch of its Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard after discovering the product may contain undeclared wheat and soy, two common allergens.
The sauce is sold in a 16-fluid-ounce clear glass bottle with an orange label. It carries the lot number B1L1360525, a best-before date of 05/16/27, and UPC 8 50033 93758 9, the ...
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Nearly 20 States Scale Back HIV Medication Programs
A growing number of states are rolling back financial help for HIV medications.
An analysis released March 2 by the health research group KFF found that 18 states have adopted cost-cutting changes to their AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, known as ADAPs.
Five more states are considering similar steps.
ADAP programs are fund...
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FDA Recalls More Than 651,000 Jugs of Water Over Sanitation Concerns
More than 651,000 large bottles of water are being pulled from store shelves after health officials flagged sanitation issues.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says 651,148 bottles of water are under recall because of what it described as “insanitary conditions.”
The agency did not provide exact details.
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How to Get Ready For Daylight Saving Time
You love it — or loathe it.
Either way, the clocks jump forward one hour Sunday morning for the start of Daylight Saving Time, providing an extra hour of evening light through Nov. 1. That means one hour less sleep this weekend.
Resetting your body’s internal clock for these seasonal changes can be challenging for f...
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A-Fib Drug Could Interact With Blood Thinners, Increase Risk Of Dangerous Bleeding
People with abnormal heart rhythms could be at risk of dangerous bleeding from a serious combination of prescription medications, a new study says.
Patients with atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) often are prescribed diltiazem to help control their heart rate, researchers said in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Because A-Fib also...
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