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HEALTH|HEALTHOverlooked infertility care should be part of national health services, says WHO() -Infertility is an overlooked public health challenge and affordable treatment should be available within national health systems, the World Health Organization said on Friday in its first guideline on the topic. Infertility is estimated to affect more than 1 in 6 people of reproductive age at some point in their lives, the WHO said.
HEALTH|HEALTHDr. Vinay Prasad's memo raises concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric mortalityDr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the FDA's vaccine division, did not provide data to back the claim in a memo sent to staff.
HEALTH|HEALTHA top Marine shares his secrets to keeping fit at 50Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz is 50 and still trains with Marines worldwide. Here's how he trains to stay mission-ready.
HEALTH|HEALTHGlobal measles cases drop 71% in 24 years as vaccination coverage improves, WHO says(Reuters) -Global measles cases fell 71% to 11 million from the year 2000 to 2024, driven by improved vaccination coverage, the World Health Organization said in a report on Friday. Vaccination has prevented nearly 59 million deaths globally during this period, according to the report.
HEALTH|HEALTHToddler given just 3 years to live after strange symptoms makes full recoveryMeghan Jenkins' son was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. His prognosis was grim, but aggressive treatment saved his life.
HEALTH|HEALTHWhat causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorderKennedy is one of about 50,000 Americans who have spasmodic dysphonia.
HEALTH|HEALTHGlobal measles cases drop 71% in 24 years as vaccination coverage improves, WHO says(Reuters) -Global measles cases fell 71% to 11 million from the year 2000 to 2024, driven by improved vaccination coverage, the World Health Organization said in a report on Friday. Vaccination has prevented nearly 59 million deaths globally during this period, according to the report.
HEALTH|HEALTHOverlooked infertility care should be part of national health services, says WHO() -Infertility is an overlooked public health challenge and affordable treatment should be available within national health systems, the World Health Organization said on Friday in its first guideline on the topic. Infertility is estimated to affect more than 1 in 6 people of reproductive age at some point in their lives, the WHO said.
HEALTH|HEALTHHow food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignityFree food may fill your stomach, but it doesn’t always satisfy the desire to feel fully human.
HEALTH|HEALTHCases of norovirus are on the rise just in time for the holiday seasonMake sure you wash your hands well before digging in this Thanksgiving; norovirus, known for causing unpleasant stomach symptoms, is on the rise.
HEALTH|HEALTHDoctors looking into hormone therapy as a way to ward off dementia in womenNew evidence suggests there may be a critical window for hormone replacement therapy use in women to maintain estrogen levels and protect against cognitive decline.
HEALTH|HEALTHHealth alert: 19 cooking pans could pose lead contamination risk, says FDAConsumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
HEALTH|HEALTHWhat causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorderKennedy is one of about 50,000 Americans who have spasmodic dysphonia.
HEALTH|HEALTHHow food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignityFree food may fill your stomach, but it doesn’t always satisfy the desire to feel fully human.
HEALTH|HEALTHTurning to turkey’s tryptophan to boost mood? Not so fastTryptophan, found in food, is an important ingredient in the neurotransmitter serotonin. But is that enough to support it as a possible mood booster? The research is decidedly mixed.
HEALTH|HEALTHWhat to know about new CDC deputy director who has been critical of COVID vaccinesDr. Ralph Abraham has been Louisiana's surgeon general since 2024.
HEALTH|HEALTHNorovirus is spreading earlier again this year, wastewater data showsNorovirus has been rising in the U.S. since as early as mid-October, especially in states like Louisiana, Michigan and Indiana, according to data from WastewaterSCAN.
HEALTH|HEALTHTurning to turkey’s tryptophan to boost mood? Not so fastTryptophan, found in food, is an important ingredient in the neurotransmitter serotonin. But is that enough to support it as a possible mood booster? The research is decidedly mixed.
HEALTH|HEALTHThousands of Walgreens nasal spray bottles recalled. See which ones.More than 41,000 bottles of Walgreens-branded nasal spray have been recalled due to potential bacterial contamination.
HEALTH|HEALTHHoliday season sees uptick in norovirus cases, according to CDCNorovirus is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC.
HEALTH|HEALTHHere's what can happen if you drive under the influence of potUnlike with alcohol, there is no universal standard for THC levels while driving. But that doesn't mean it's safe.
HEALTH|HEALTHMore people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts sayMegan Feller smoked pot several times a day and couldn’t eat, sleep or function without it. As more states legalize marijuana, use has become more normalized and products have become more potent. Daily use even outpaced daily drinking, with nearly 18 million Americans reporting in 2022 that they use marijuana every day or nearly every day, up from less than 1 million three decades earlier.
HEALTH|HEALTHThey relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without itFor the past several years, 75-year-old Miguel Laboy has smoked a joint with his coffee every morning. Laboy, who first smoked at 18, said marijuana has long soothed symptoms tied to undiagnosed ADHD, childhood trauma and painful experiences — including cancer treatment and his son's death.
HEALTH|HEALTHNorovirus infections increase significantly, with positive test rates reaching 14%Nearly 14% of tests came back positive compared to 7% three months ago.
HEALTH|HEALTHHow food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignityFree food may fill your stomach, but it doesn’t always satisfy the desire to feel fully human.
HEALTH|HEALTHAddressing sleep apnea early might decrease chances of developing Parkinson's diseaseParkinson's disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S.
HEALTH|HEALTHByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests showTests of ByHeart infant formula tied to a botulism outbreak that has sickened dozens of babies showed that all of the company's products may have been contaminated. Laboratory tests of 36 samples of formula from three different lots showed that five samples contained the type of bacteria that can lead to the rare and potentially deadly illness, the company said Monday on its website. “Based on these results, we cannot rule out the risk that all ByHeart formula across all product lots may have
HEALTH|HEALTHWhy screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most casesJessie Creel’s cough started in May last year. At the time, a primary care physician diagnosed the mother of three with pneumonia. But the antibiotics didn’t work and her cough persisted. During a camping trip in the summer, she coughed up blood. She kept losing weight. She wasn’t able to sleep.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Six months later, Creel, then 42, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. She was active, a r
HEALTH|HEALTHNew subclade K flu strain raises concerns: What families should knowThe subclade K flu strain is a variant of the H3N2 virus.
HEALTH|HEALTHFlu season is just beginning, but doctors are already on high alertThe flu has started spreading earlier than usual in some parts of the country, prompting concerns that cases could soon erupt as millions of Americans travel and gather for Thanksgiving and other upcoming holidays
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