HEALTH NEWS
Cancer: More and more patients are living decades after diagnosis
Read full article: Cancer: More and more patients are living decades after diagnosisFor both men and women, early detection, targeted drugs, immunotherapy, and precision medicine, tailored to each person’s cancer, are driving a decrease in death rates.
US abortion opponents want Trump's FDA to act on abortion pill restrictions
Read full article: US abortion opponents want Trump's FDA to act on abortion pill restrictionsAbortion opponents are increasingly frustrated with the Trump administration's reluctance to restrict access to abortion pills.
Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries
Read full article: Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseriesKara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death.
Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish review
Read full article: Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish reviewA federal judge has ruled that the abortion drug mifepristone can continue to be dispensed by mail to people with prescriptions, at least for now.
Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children
Read full article: Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 childrenBangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations while trying to contain an ongoing outbreak that has killed more than 100 children.
Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge
Read full article: Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surgeWomen suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.
Orange Park neurosurgeon explains ‘focused ultrasound’ to treat people with essential tremors
Read full article: Orange Park neurosurgeon explains ‘focused ultrasound’ to treat people with essential tremorsFor more than two years, HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital has been treating patients dealing with essential tremors with a non-invasive procedure. There are several tests one doctor asks his patients to do throughout the treatment to make sure they get the best results.
Spend less on Spring cleaning products: What to buy right now for the best deal
Read full article: Spend less on Spring cleaning products: What to buy right now for the best dealIt’s time to tidy up your home with Spring cleaning on a budget, from paper towels to multi-purpose cleaners and tried and true hacks, but with so many cleaners on store shelves, how do you know which ones are worth buying? Consumer Reports put them to the test.
Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak
Read full article: Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreakA California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials.
Do your kids play sports? Here’s how to keep it fun and stress free
Read full article: Do your kids play sports? Here’s how to keep it fun and stress freeThe American Academy of Pediatrics reports 40% to 50% of youth athletes feel stressed by sports-related expectations. So how can parents help their children enjoy the game without feeling overwhelmed?
8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California
Read full article: 8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern CaliforniaFederal officials have arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles.
Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversary
Read full article: Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversaryPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could slap long-threatened pharmaceutical tariffs of up to 100% on some patented drugs from companies that don’t reach deals with his administration in the coming months.
EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water
Read full article: EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking waterThe Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities.
Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths
Read full article: Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deathsCongo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2,200 deaths.
Mississippi lawmakers send bill that criminalizes abortion-inducing medication to governor
Read full article: Mississippi lawmakers send bill that criminalizes abortion-inducing medication to governorMississippi lawmakers have passed a bill that could imprison people for up to 10 years for distributing abortion-inducing medication.
Estrogen levels are key to a woman’s body. So how can too much affect you?
Read full article: Estrogen levels are key to a woman’s body. So how can too much affect you?There’s a delicate, ever-changing balance between what’s normal and abnormal for estrogen levels in a woman's body. But if you’re looking for a graph that says how high or low estrogen levels should be, you won’t be able to find one.
Diabetes advocates cross their fingers as a bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costs
Read full article: Diabetes advocates cross their fingers as a bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costsA bipartisan group of senators is aiming to relieve high insulin costs for more Americans.
To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'
Read full article: To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ.
Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful
Read full article: Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawfulA federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful.
Too busy for the dentist? Why convenience is reshaping dental care in Jacksonville
Read full article: Too busy for the dentist? Why convenience is reshaping dental care in JacksonvilleFor many Jacksonville residents, going to the dentist isn’t just about oral health -- it’s about finding the time.
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
Read full article: Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kidsThe Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires
Read full article: EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfiresAbout 100 of the nation’s most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions of Americans.
Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracy
Read full article: Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracyThe leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for federal forced labor conspiracy.
Corn tortillas in California now must contain folic acid. More states are looking at it
Read full article: Corn tortillas in California now must contain folic acid. More states are looking at itCalifornia is the first state to require food makers to add folic acid, a crucial vitamin, to corn masa flour used to make tortillas and other foods.
He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery
Read full article: He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mysteryThe astronaut who prompted NASA's first medical evacuation earlier this year says doctors still don't know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station.
New valve replacement option allows patients to breathe pain free after heart surgery
Read full article: New valve replacement option allows patients to breathe pain free after heart surgeryImagine your heart not functioning properly and you not knowing for years! That’s the reality of people with aortic valve disease.
Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube
Read full article: Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTubeA Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media is celebrating a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube.
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media use
Read full article: Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media useEarlier this week a jury in California this found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
