Health3d ago
Medical Journal Retracts Decades-Old Study on Baby Powder Safety
The Lancet has retracted a decades-old research paper that supported the safety of baby powder products.
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HealthMar 14
Two Injured, Gunman Dead in Shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia
A gunman opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, injuring two people before dying, prompting campus closure and federal response.
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HealthMar 18
Meningitis Outbreak in Kent Kills Two Students, Cases Confirmed at Multiple Schools
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in two deaths and cases at multiple educational institutions, prompting health authorities to distribute antibiotics.
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HealthMar 22
Leucovorin Prescriptions for Children Rose 71% After Trump-RFK Jr. Autism Claims
Child prescriptions for leucovorin increased sharply after Trump and Kennedy promoted it as autism treatment, though FDA later limited approval.
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Health4d ago
Healthcare Tech Deals: VITL Raises $7.5M, Merck Acquires Terns for $6B
Two major healthcare deals emerged as VITL secured funding for clinic prescribing platform and Merck acquired cancer biotech Terns.
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HealthMar 23
Health Screening Access Issues Emerge Across Demographics and Regions
Multiple health challenges affecting different populations highlight gaps in disease prevention and healthcare access.
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Health4d ago
Johns Hopkins Study Finds Hormone Treatment May Help Chronic Back Pain
Researchers at Johns Hopkins report that parathyroid hormone treatment could address chronic back pain by reversing nerve growth in degenerating spinal discs.
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Health4d ago
Study Links Wine Consumption to Lower Death Risk Compared to Beer and Spirits
New research suggests moderate wine consumption may carry lower health risks than beer or hard liquor, with wine drinkers showing reduced cardiovascular death risk.
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Health5d ago
Vatican Says Catholics May Receive Organ Transplants from Animals
The Vatican has issued guidance stating that Catholics may receive organ transplants from animals.
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HealthMar 21
Multiple Health and Technology Security Concerns Affect Consumers
Various reports highlight ongoing challenges with health insurance communication, cybersecurity threats, and medical costs facing American consumers.
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HealthMar 22
Meningitis Cases in Kent Outbreak Fall to 20 After Further Testing
UK health officials report meningitis cases in Kent have decreased from 23 to 20 after retesting, with two deaths confirmed and a separate case at another college.
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HealthMar 21
Parents increasingly refuse routine newborn preventive care, study shows
A new study finds parents are declining proven medical treatments for newborns beyond vaccines, including vitamin K shots that prevent deadly bleeding.
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Health5d ago
FDA Issues Warning Over Biotech Executive's Cancer Drug Claims
Federal health officials warned that statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva were misleading.
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HealthMar 18
Raw cheddar cheese linked to E. coli outbreak across three states
Federal health officials identify California company Raw Farm's cheddar cheese as likely source of E. coli infections in California, Florida and Texas.
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HealthMar 21
Meningitis cases in Kent rise to 34 as outbreak investigation continues
Health authorities report five additional meningitis cases in Kent, bringing total to 34, with Canterbury nightclub linked to outbreak.
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