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Men are more likely to die from ‘broken heart syndrome'
It’s thought to be triggered by physical or emotional stress, like losing a loved one.
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Men are more likely to die of ‘broken heart syndrome,' study says
The condition is usually brought on by the stress of an event like losing a loved one.
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Ziploc, S.C. Johnson sued over alleged undisclosed microplastics
The class action lawsuit names several specific products, including freezer bags, slider freezer bags, slider storage bags and storage containers.
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Trump's $4.9 trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs
House Republicans proposed sweeping tax breaks Monday in President Donald Trump’s big priority bill, tallying at least $4.9 trillion in costs so far, partly paid for with cuts to Medicaid, food stamps and green energy programs used by millions of Americans. The House Ways and Means Committee named its package “THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL’’ in all capital letters, a...
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The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks
The U.S. is up to 1,001 confirmed measles cases. Texas posted one of its lowest counts of newly confirmed cases since its large outbreak began three months ago.
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Daughter says mom ‘gave me life twice' with kidney donation as pair graduate nursing school together
Nearly two years after the successful transplant, the Louisiana mother and daughter shared another journey. Donning white caps and gowns, they walked across the stage together in Baton Rouge and graduated from nursing school.
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FDA stalls in posting food safety warning letters amid staff cuts
A seafood company failed to follow federal safety rules to prevent potential botulism contamination. A business was hawking dietary supplements with the misleading claim that they’d cure, treat or prevent disease. A fresh sprouts producer didn’t take adequate precautions against contamination. The Food and Drug Administration laid out these inspection findings in warning letters, accusing the companies of committing...
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Cancer before age 50 is increasing. A new study looks at which types
A new U.S. government study provides the most complete picture yet of early-onset cancers, defined as cancer diagnosed before age 50.
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Mom grateful for daughter's NICU nurses switched careers and became one
When Christine Parasram makes her rounds, she’s caring for newborns with the same care she once received as a NICU baby herself — and as a NICU mom.
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House GOP backing off some Medicaid cuts as report shows millions of people would lose health care
House Republicans appear to be backing off some, but not all, of the steep reductions to the Medicaid program as part of their big tax breaks bill.
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San Diego named 5th healthiest city in the US
While America’s Finest City posted a ranking of No. 5 for food and No. 6 for access to green space, it lagged in the areas of health care (No. 53) and fitness (No. 45).
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What is Opvee?
Opvee is a nasal spray that reverses overdoses from fentanyl and other opioids that received FDA approval in 2023.
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Itchy eyes? Maybe it's mites. Maybe it's allergies. Definitely be cautious
Waking up with itchy eyelids might seem like a typical allergy symptom but it could also be a sign of eye mites.
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Red and itchy eyes may be due to overpopulation of eyelash mites
New York-based optometrist Dr. Damaris Raymondi says an overpopulation of eyelash mites, which is a condition called demodex blepharitis, can cause eye discomfort.
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College student thought she had a sinus infection. It was first sign of leukemia
Breeze Hunter’s “Cribs” inspired TikTok went viral and connected her with other people who had cancer.
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Mom of 10 dies weeks after being diagnosed with cancer that strikes 1 in million
Angela Goodrich, 45, was shocked to be diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer. She shared her story and symptoms with TODAY before she passed away.
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Health officials warn against misleading measles information
Health officials are warning about misleading information aimed at preventing measles as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports rising case numbers across the United States.
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Florida set to become second state to ban fluoride in public water
Lawmakers in Florida gave final passage to a bill banning fluoride in public water systems on Tuesday, with the state House voting 88 yay and 27 nay.
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Kennedy planning $20 million HHS ‘Take Back Your Health' ad campaign
The four-year initiative comes amid sweeping budget cuts that could include eliminating 10,000 jobs and several divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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What is tularemia?
Tularemia, commonly known as “rabbit fever,” is an illness caused by bacterial infection that can be spread by insect bites and handling infected animals, according to the CDC.