‘We need to save our kids': Mother who lost son to fentanyl fights for change
A Maryland mother who lost her son to a fentanyl overdose says she finds some comfort speaking about the danger of the drug. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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A gene called APOE4 has long been considered a key risk factor. But new research says if people inherit two copies of that gene it’s not just a risk — it appears to be the underlying cause
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Equinox launches $40,000 membership to help you live longer
“Optimize by Equinox” is a personalized health program that includes everything from personal training and nutrition to sleep coaching and massage therapy.
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When I'm Better Foundation will research cure for rare brain cancer, in honor of a Maryland boy who lost his fight
The family of 10-year-old Finn Cusick, who died of a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer in December, is determined to carry on his legacy and find a cure. The When I’m Better Foundation will help families and patients in need.
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High school football coach unable to get chemo due to shortage dies at 60: ‘Nothing else they could do'
Jeff Bolle wanted to coach one more season before he died, and it ended up being extra special. He shared his story with TODAY.com to raise awareness of the ongoing chemo shortage.
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FDA misses own deadline to propose ban on cancer-linked formaldehyde from hair relaxers
A proposal to ban formaldehyde in hair-straightening products that was scheduled to take place in April has not been released by the Food and Drug Administration, disregarding the agency’s own deadline.
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Halle Berry shouts from the Capitol, ‘I'm in menopause' as she seeks to end stigma, win funding
Halle Berry is joining a group of bipartisan senators to push for legislation that would put $275 million toward research and education around menopause.
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Pregnancy-related deaths are dropping. Here's why doctors aren't satisfied.
The number of women dying while pregnant is returning to pre-pandemic levels following a worrisome 2021 spike, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.
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Cottage cheese and sour cream are safe amid bird flu outbreak, FDA says
The agency has tested nearly 300 retail dairy products, including cottage cheese and sour cream, finding no evidence that they harbor live bird flu virus.
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Johnson & Johnson to pay $6.5 billion to resolve nearly all talc ovarian cancer lawsuits in US
The deal would allow J&J to resolve the lawsuits through a third bankruptcy filing of a subsidiary company, LTL Management.
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Should you try oil pulling to boost your oral health? Dentists explain benefits and side effects
Oil pulling is a centuries-old technique that’s trending on social media for its dental health benefits. Experts explain how it works and what the science says.
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The USDA will test ground beef for bird flu. Here's what to know
Bird flu has been found in nearly three-dozen dairy herds across nine states.
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US challenges ‘bogus' patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition
Federal regulators on Tuesday sent warning letters to several drugmakers, taking issue with patents on popular drugs for weight loss, diabetes, asthma and other respiratory conditions.
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Is there a ‘facility fee' on your medical bill? Here's what to know about the charge
The next time you receive a medical bill, take a close look at it line by line. A certain type of fee is popping up on more and more bills, and experts say it can range anywhere from a couple bucks to $1,000.
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Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, new guidelines says
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced the updated guidance Tuesday
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‘Healthy moms equal healthy babies': Children's National offers maternal health care
The new DC Mother-Baby Wellness Program at Children’s National Hospital lets mothers receive medical, social and mental health support in the same place where their babies get checkups. The director said that while women sometimes don’t prioritize their own health care appointments, “we know that they will bring their babies to see their pediatrici... -
Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart. But better research methods have thrown cold water on that idea.
