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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
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A new type of bacteria was found in 50% of colon cancers. Many were aggressive cases
Scientists discovered that a common type of bacteria has two distinct subspecies. One of them shields tumor cells from cancer treatment.
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An ulcerative colitis flare led to dad, 34, receiving colon cancer diagnosis
Even after getting the flare under control, Michael Sheridan’s bowel movements didn’t seem right. It was early onset colon cancer.
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Woman, 25, announces her own death from cancer in final letter: ‘Enjoy the little things'
Her poignant last message, posted by her family on social media, has gone viral.
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Arizona lawmaker says she announced plans to get an abortion to underscore out-of-touch laws
A pregnant Arizona lawmaker who revealed in a speech in the state Senate that she’s planning to get an abortion says she wanted to share with the public the practical effects of abortion restrictions passed over the years. age.
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Medicare can now cover certain weight loss drugs in a big step for patients
Medicare patients can soon get coverage for Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy as long as it is prescribed to reduce their risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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New health warning issued about the dangers of water bead toys
The absorbent beads can grow to the size of a marble or golf ball when immersed in water. If swallowed, they can cause gastrointestinal blockages.
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In a warming world, children's allergies are getting worse. Here's what parents should know
Allergy season is getting longer and more intense as the planet warms. What can parents do to protect their children?
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What happens if you eat mold? Food safety experts share which types to avoid most
What happens if you accidentally eat moldy food? Experts explain the health effects of eating mold, when to toss moldy food out, and why blue cheese is safe.
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Whoopi Goldberg reveals she used weight loss drug after weighing ‘almost 300 pounds'
Whoopi Goldberg revealed she used a type 2 diabetes drug to slim down after weighing 300 pounds in 2021. Her message to the haters? “Maybe the key is to stop judging everybody.”
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Can intermittent fasting have negative effects? Study finds higher risk of cardiovascular death
Restricting eating to eight or fewer hours a day, a type of intermittent fasting, may raise the risk of dying prematurely from heart disease over the long term, a new study suggests.
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CDC issues alert over rising measles cases in the U.S.
The nation’s health agency on Monday warned doctors about an increase in measles cases that in a little more than three months has equalled all of the U.S. cases from last year.
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A Navy SEAL was convinced exposure to blasts damaged his brain, so he donated it to prove it
Before he ended his life, Ryan Larkin made his family promise to donate his brain to science.
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How to survive the 2024 pollen season
Spring has sprung and for many that means itching, sneezing and coughing! News4’s Eun Yang spoke to Dr. Troy Baker with Kaiser Permanente about managing your seasonal allergies.
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Some rural hospitals are removing all inpatient beds, leading to confusion and no margin for error
Rural emergency hospitals are starting to gain a small foothold in the United States.