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Increasingly hot summers mean sizzling playgrounds and other dangers for kids
Summer has become hotter in most U.S. counties, as much as 5 degrees Fahrenheit in some instances, since 1970. Children are especially at risk.
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Appendix cancers are on the rise in younger generations, study finds
Although they are very rare, cancers of the appendix are on the rise, a new study finds.
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As ivermectin goes over the counter, some pharmacists worry about a lack of guidance
Some U.S. states now allow over-the-counter sales of ivermectin, sparking debate over drug access, regulation, and evolving public health policies.
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Medical miracle: Woman vacationing in Florida Keys saved by bypass robotic surgery
Cutting-edge robotic technology at Baptist Health allowed Mary Lou Davis to undergo bypass – without cracking open her chest.
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Celebrity breast cancer announcements highlight rising rates in young women
Several young celebrities have announced breast cancer diagnoses in the past year — a public reminder that rates are rising among women under 50 in the U.S.
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How RFK Jr. is quickly changing U.S. health agencies
The health and human services secretary is shrinking staff at health agencies and reshaping the mission of his department to focus more on alternative medicine.
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Texas woman dies from brain-eating amoeba after cleaning sinuses with tap water
The woman contracted a fatal infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba and died eight days after developing symptoms.
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Jessie J reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Jessie J is coming forward with a health update. On Tuesday, June 3, the singer took to Instagram to announce in a video that she has been diagnosed with “early breast cancer” and noted she debated going public with her diagnosis.
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San Diego City Council approves ambulance fee increase for private insurers
The San Diego City Council Tuesday approved increasing the cost of ambulance services for private insurers over the next three years, starting July 1.
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Baby released from Philadelphia hospital after receiving personalized gene editing therapy
After spending over 300 days at CHOP, KJ Muldoon has been released from the hospital after receiving personalized CRISPR gene editing therapy.
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As whooping cough cases surge, pediatrician urges vaccination ‘cocoon'
Last year saw the highest case count of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says
The travel notice advises two doses for all Americans ages 1 and older. An early dose is advised for traveling infants ages 6 months to 11 months.
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Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows
A first-of-its-kind experiment shows a three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients.
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Kids' cavities would increase by millions if every state banned fluoride, study finds
Florida and Utah have already removed fluoridation from public water systems. What if the rest of the country follows?
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Why whooping cough is making a resurgence
There were five times more whooping cough (pertussis) cases in the U.S. in 2024 compared to the previous year.
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California man receives world's first in-human bladder transplant
A California cancer survivor was the recipient of the world’s first in-human bladder transplant this month thanks to a pair of Los Angeles doctors.
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New COVID-19 variant may be driving up cases in some parts of world, WHO says
The new variant is called NB.1.8.1. It arrives as the United States’ official stance on COVID-19 vaccination is changing.
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Protect your skin: what to know about America's most common cancer.
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with dermatologist Dr. Glynis Ablon during Skin Cancer Awareness Month to discuss the rising rates of melanoma in young adults, important warning signs to watch for, and smart daily habits to protect your skin year-round.
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Feel like it's impossible to shed pounds? Learn to get rid of stubborn weight.
Ever feel like your body has a mind of its own when it comes to weight? You try everything – healthy eating, regular exercise – and yet, those last few pounds just won’t budge, or worse, they creep back on. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. California Live friend of the show and Nurse Practitioner, Barbara Dehn, sheds some...
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Rates of liver injuries rise in the U.S. as supplements grow in popularity
Most people who take dietary or herbal supplements do so on their own, not under a doctor’s advice.