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HealthMar 29

Study Suggests 'Mentally Active' Sitting May Help Reduce Dementia Risk

New research indicates that engaging in mentally stimulating activities while sitting may help counteract sedentary behavior's link to dementia risk factors.

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HealthMar 20

CDC Updates Polio Travel Advisory to Include 30 Locations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded its polio travel advisory to cover 30 locations where the virus has been detected in the past 13 months.

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HealthMar 20

Jehovah's Witnesses Allow Members to Use Own Stored Blood in Medical Procedures

Religious organization modifies blood transfusion policy to permit use of patients' own stored blood while maintaining ban on donated blood.

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HealthMar 28

PASTEUR Act Proposed to Address Antimicrobial Drug Development Crisis

Legislation would create subscription model between federal government and companies developing new antimicrobial drugs to combat growing resistance threats.

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HealthMar 6

Weight-loss drugs may reduce heart attack complications, new research suggests

New research indicates GLP-1 medications like Ozempic could help prevent heart complications by improving blood vessel function after heart attacks.

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HealthApr 23

Florida Couple Identifies Biological Parents in IVF Embryo Mix-Up Case

Tiffany Score and Steven Mills have identified the biological parents of a baby born through IVF who isn't genetically related to them.

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HealthApr 5

Health and Tax News: Stroke Risk Factors, Biological Age Tests, and Senior Tax Help

Recent developments include stroke risk prediction research, biological age testing options, and tax assistance for older Americans.

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HealthMay 19

Heart Attack Grill Closes Downtown Las Vegas Location, Cites Rising Costs

The hospital-themed burger restaurant known for its Bypass Burgers will shut down its downtown Las Vegas location this week.

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HealthMar 18

TrumpRx Drug Pricing Initiative Shows Mixed Results on Cost Reduction Goals

TrumpRx, a drug pricing initiative, lists medications at prices that exceed those paid in the UK, raising questions about its effectiveness.

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HealthMar 27

HHS Forms Healthcare Advisory Committee as Kennedy Faces Implementation Challenges

The Health and Human Services Department announced a new advisory panel while Secretary Kennedy encounters obstacles in advancing his health policy agenda.

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HealthApr 22

Study Finds Yoga May Lower Blood Pressure as Effectively as Some Medications

British researchers found that yoga practice could reduce high blood pressure with effectiveness comparable to certain medications.

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HealthApr 4

Experimental ALS Treatment Targeting Genetic Mutations Shows Promise in Early Trials

Researchers are testing an experimental treatment that targets specific genetic mutations in ALS patients through spinal infusions.

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HealthMay 1

Healthcare Professionals Face Scrutiny Over Prescription Drug Practices

Medical professionals are under increased attention regarding prescription drug distribution and psychiatric medication use.

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HealthApr 13

NYC Building Workers Threaten Strike Over Wages and Benefits

About 34,000 doormen, concierges and building workers in New York City are threatening to strike over wage and health insurance disputes.

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HealthApr 4

ALS Clinical Trial Launches to Test Disease-Slowing Treatment

A new phase 3 clinical trial is recruiting patients to test a potential treatment for slowing ALS disease progression in early-stage cases.

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