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Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked
The World Health Organization says more than 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis last year. That’s the highest number recorded since the U.N. health agency began keeping track.
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Caregiving and Working Full-Time? 5 Tips for Those Managing it All
With thoughtful planning, you’ll be able to find a balance between work and caregiving without losing sight of what’s important.
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KFC and Hatch unveil frying chicken audio to help people sleep
KFC and Hatch teamed up to create a new “Kentucky Friend Chicken Rain” content channel to help consumers fall asleep faster.
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Considering Medical or Surgical Weight Loss? Here's What You Need to Know
For those who have exhausted other options and find themselves searching for an effective and medically supervised approach, medical weight loss or surgical weight loss may be the answer.
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Grandmother who accidentally invited random teen to Thanksgiving diagnosed with breast cancer
Arizona grandmother Wanda Dench chose to open up about her diagnosis in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, saying she’s been undergoing chemotherapy.
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What to know about whooping cough as US cases surge to pre-pandemic levels
A highly contagious respiratory illness is on the rise in the United States this year.
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Are chia seeds or flaxseeds healthier? RD reveals which to eat for protein, gut health
While both seeds are great for you, there are some nutritional differences.
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Is it healthier to walk outside or on a treadmill? Experts reveal which has more benefits
Here’s how to choose which type of walk is right for you.
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Hoda Kotb's powerful advice about breast cancer and 4 words that became her mantra
The TODAY co-anchor explains why she became “wildly fearless” and the conversation with a stranger that changed her life.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are the early signs to watch for
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are the symptoms and signs of breast cancer, and how you can lower your risk.
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NBA gives away sherpas from Jill Martin's new line for breast cancer awareness
Proceeds of the sherpas featuring the NBA and WNBA logos turned pink go to the Basser Center for BRCA research.
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1 in 3 teens can't get tampons or pads during their periods, study finds
A third of teens and young adults in the U.S. can’t afford or otherwise access menstrual products, according to new research from Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.
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After 60 years of writing letters, pen pals meet face-to-face for the first time
The lifelong pen pals have written letters and made phone calls for over six decades, but never once saw each other in person — until now.
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Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says
A federal judge has ordered further regulation of fluoride in drinking water because high levels could pose a risk to the intellectual development of children.
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These are the ‘Nicest Places In America' in 2024, according to Reader's Digest
Reader’s Digest’s list of 2024 Nicest Places in America names locations across the U.S. known for their kindness and community spirit.
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Girl, 7, ‘allergic' to light must hide from the sun, cover every inch of skin
After mystery symptoms as a baby, she was diagnosed with a rare disorder that forces her to shun all UV light. She got to be a kid at a sun-proof camp.
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Severe obesity is on the rise in the US
Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S. About 4 in 10 Americans have obesity overall and about 1 in 10 have severe obesity.
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Do GLP-1 supplements work? What to know about ‘nature's Ozempic'
The products are being advertised as more affordable alternatives to blockbuster weight-loss drugs. Here’s what doctors think about them.
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Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens
The U.S. is experiencing more than four times as many whooping cough cases compared with last year — a spike that some experts attribute to post-pandemic vaccine fatigue.
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Positive effects of having friends from different generations
Research shows having friends from different generations could be good for health. News4’s Tommy McFly spoke with Lauren Dunning from the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging.