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County warns of fake Botox injections after San Diego woman sickened
San Diego County health officials issued a warning about counterfeit versions of botulinum toxin, often referred to as Botox, after a possible local botulism case.
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San Diego County health officials warn of counterfeit Botox
A woman from San Diego County bought what she thought was Botox online from an unlicensed source and brought it to a “Botox Party” in Mexico, where she was injected with the product last month, according to the county.
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Senate launches investigation into high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy in the U.S.
Before insurance, Novo Nordisk charges about $1,000 per month for Ozempic in the United States. In Germany, the company charges $59 per month for the same drug.
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Doctors combine a pig kidney transplant and a heart device in a bid to extend woman's life
A New Jersey woman who was near death has received a transplanted pig kidney, part of a dramatic pair of surgeries that also stabilized her failing heart. Doctors at NYU Langone Health say 54-year-old Lisa Pisano is recovering well.
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Highest atmospheric CO2 level recorded in March, Scripps scientists say
The Keeling Curve measures the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego have been tracking these measurements from all over the world, and last month, they broke a record — but it’s not something to brag about.
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Highest atmospheric CO2 level recorded in March, Scripps scientists say
Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego have been tracking these measurements from all over the world, and last month, they broke a record. NBC 7’s Brooke Martell explains why it’s not something to brag about.
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Meet the women who pioneered the development of IVF
These are the women who played a role in the development of IVF, from Miriam Menkin in the 1930s to Georgeanna Seegar Jones in the late 70s and 80s.
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FDA faces backlash over approval of genetic test for opioid addiction risk
In a letter to the agency, a group of experts called on the commissioner to revoke its approval, saying the test doesn’t work.
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How the brain chooses which memories are important enough to save and which to let fade away
New research reveals why certain events remain clear in our minds and suggests ways to improve the likelihood of lasting memories.
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Woman, 36, shares what awake brain surgery is like — and why Taylor Swift played a role
While undergoing awake brain surgery, 36-year-old mother Selena Campione sang her and her daughters’ favorite Taylor Swift songs to get through the procedure.
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Novo Nordisk's $1,000 diabetes drug Ozempic can be made for less than $5 a month, study suggests
Researchers found Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic could be manufactured for an estimated 89 cents to $4.73 for a month’s supply, figures that include a profit margin.
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Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic following a spike in dengue cases
Puerto Rico’s health secretary declared an epidemic on Monday following a spike in dengue cases.
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San Diego researchers explore marine cloud brightening in fight against global warming
While most San Diegans prefer a sunny day at the coast, local researchers say the cloudier days work to their advantage when studying how clouds and particles interact.
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San Diego researchers test marine cloud brightening to slow down global warming
Scientists want to see if making clouds thicker and brighter could buy us some time to fight climate change. NBC 7’s Brooke Martell shows us how.
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Study links ‘forever chemicals' to synthetic turf playing fields
A local research study found chemicals in the turf that could potentially be harmful to our health.
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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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Growing concern about chemicals in artificial turf
A local study found chemicals from the turf could potentially be harmful to our health. NBC 7’s Brooke Martell shows us what they’re doing about it.
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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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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.