US pediatricians group reverses decades-old ban on breastfeeding for those with HIV
A top U.S. pediatricians’ group is making a sharp policy change about breastfeeding by people with HIV.
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The pioneer of America's embattled global HIV program recalls the hope after years of despair
Dr. John Nkengasong has spent decades working in Africa on HIV and AIDS, his career intertwined with a U.S. program that has transformed care in some of the hardest-hit countries and saved an estimated 25 million lives.
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PCOS symptoms are still difficult for doctors to diagnose and treat. Here's why
Polycystic ovary syndrome was first identified some 90 years ago, yet there are no FDA-approved drugs to treat the complex hormonal condition.
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How the brain chooses which memories are important enough to save and which to let fade away
New research reveals why certain events remain clear in our minds and suggests ways to improve the likelihood of lasting memories.
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Increasingly popular ‘high-functioning' label uses success at work or in school to mask poor mental health, psychologist says
Spiking levels of depression and anxiety during the pandemic raised awareness of the fact that you can be in poor mental health and still excel at work.
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New report shows Alzheimer's stress on caregivers
News4’s Arielle Hixson reports.
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Dengue is sweeping through the Americas early this year
The regional office of the World Health Organization say that’s three times more cases than reported at this point last year.
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Woman, 36, shares what awake brain surgery is like — and why Taylor Swift played a role
While undergoing awake brain surgery, 36-year-old mother Selena Campione sang her and her daughters’ favorite Taylor Swift songs to get through the procedure.
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US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert to U.S. doctors Thursday about an increase in cases of one type of invasive meningococcal disease. Most of it is due to a specific strain of bacteria.
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US tuberculosis cases were at the highest level in a decade in 2023
The U.S. saw the most tuberculosis illnesses in a decade in 2023. That’s according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published Thursday. More than 9,600 cases were reported, which is a 16% increase from 2022. Forty states reported an increase, and rates were up among all age groups. Cases declined sh... -
Sexually transmitted infection rates have risen sharply among adults 55 and older, CDC data shows
The trend is prompting doctors to call for more discussions with older people about sexual health.
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Are eggs bad for cholesterol? New study reveals how many you can eat
After years of doctors warning patients to avoid eggs for fear of raising their cholesterol, more and more research is disproving that notion.
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Biden announces new rule to protect consumers who purchase short-term health insurance plans
President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk.
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Novo Nordisk's $1,000 diabetes drug Ozempic can be made for less than $5 a month, study suggests
Researchers found Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic could be manufactured for an estimated 89 cents to $4.73 for a month’s supply, figures that include a profit margin.
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FDA approves Merck's drug for rare, deadly lung condition
The approval is a win for Merck, which is working to diversify its revenue stream as its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda nears a loss of market exclusivity.
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How to avoid getting sick as norovirus outbreaks spike
Outbreaks of a nasty stomach virus are spiking, making millions of people sick. Norovirus is highly contagious, but as News4’s Eun Yang reports, there are ways to avoid getting sick and spreading the virus.
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Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is this abortion pill?
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case Tuesday that could impact how women get access to mifepristone. That’s one of the two pills used in the most common type of abortion in the nation.
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Kate Middleton's diagnosis a reminder to pay attention to your body
The diagnosis for Kate, Princess of Wales, is a reminder that cancer can affect the young and healthy. News4’s Walter Morris shares a reminder that screenings save lives.
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A 6-year-old went into cardiac arrest after he was hit by a baseball. His mom saved his life
“It was hitting me that I’m doing CPR on my son.”
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Rare disorder causes man to see ‘demonic' faces
The condition causes faces to appear distorted. “My first thought was I woke up in a demon world,” the patient said
