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Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them
The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets.
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Most NY adults who get COVID deal with symptoms for a month or more: Health officials
The vast majority of New York adults who get COVID-19 end up experiencing at least one symptom for a month or longer, according to state health officials.
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Medicare's $2,000 prescription drug cap expected to bring major relief to cancer patients
The new price cap, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, will apply to all prescription drugs covered by Medicare.
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Recall of Costco eggs from NY-based farm raised to highest level over salmonella risk
A recall on eggs from a New York-based farm sold at Costco stores been raised to the highest risk level due to the risk of severe illness or even death stemming from possible salmonella exposure, federal food regulators said.
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FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?
For consumers, the change will likely mean switching to alternatives, including nasal sprays or older oral decongestants that were moved behind the pharmacy counter almost two decades ago.
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Key warning signs about bird flu are all going in the wrong direction
This year has been marked by concerning developments in the virus’ spread, including widespread detections in wastewater and mutations observed in the virus.
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US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag
The U.S. flu season is underway. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released its latest flu-monitoring data, and noted sharp increases in several measures.
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FDA approves Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea, expanding use in U.S.
The agency’s decision expands the use of Zepbound and could potentially pave the way for Eli Lilly to gain broader insurance coverage for the treatment.
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California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the outbreak of the virus, also known as Type A H5N1. It was detected for the first time in cattle in the U.S....
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E. coli outbreak impacting organic carrots that sickened dozens ends, FDA says
A recent E. coli outbreak linked to organic, bagged carrots that sickened nearly 40 people across 18 states is now over, according to health officials.
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As health secretary, RFK Jr. could hold enormous influence over childhood vaccines
The secretary can appoint members to a CDC advisory panel that makes recommendations on vaccinations.
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Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.
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Why Americans are outraged over health insurance — and what could change
The shooting of Brian Thompson has unleashed a torrent pent-up of anger towards insurers, renewed calls for reform and reignited a debate over U.S. health care.
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Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says
About 67% of 12th graders this year said they hadn’t used alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes or e-cigarettes in the previous 30 days. That’s the largest percentage seen in an annual national survey.
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What is raw milk and why can it make you sick?
Raw milk has not been pasteurized, a heating process that kills disease-causing germs.
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Obesity rates are down in the US for first time in more than a decade
Researchers who found that obesity dipped for the first time in more than a decade suggested that weight loss drugs like Ozempic might play a role.
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FDA warns about men's supplements tainted with prescription drugs
They’re widely marketed to men for performance, energy and sex drive. What you need to know to stay safe.
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What is brain fog?
Doctor explains what you need to know about what is informally referred to as “brain fog.”
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Two cats suspected of contracting H5 bird flu die after drinking recalled raw milk in California, officials say
Two cats have died after being suspected of contracting H5 bird flu after drinking raw milk that had been recalled, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday.
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Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,' Pew report finds
Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center.