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Lindsey Leake

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Can you get bird flu from eating eggs? What you need to know about staying safe

Being mindful of where your food comes from and how it’s prepared will go a long way toward keeping you, your loved ones, and your community safe.

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Online searches predicted the surge in prescriptions of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, study says. Here’s what could happen next

More than 69.2 million FDA-approved weight-loss prescriptions were dispensed in the U.S. from July 2017 through February 2024.

29.01.2025 7

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The truth about cannabis: Researchers from largest study on its effects on the brain have a warning for young adults

The myth that cannabis is harmless because it’s natural has been further debunked—by scientists in a pot-friendly state.

28.01.2025 3

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As bird flu becomes a growing threat, Moderna is awarded $590M to develop mRNA pandemic influenza vaccines

No person-to-person spread has been detected, but that doesn’t mean an H5N1 avian influenza pandemic isn’t possible or even probable.

23.01.2025 10

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Hate needles? Lilly’s weight-loss pill could get FDA approval next year, CEO says

Compared to Lilly’s Zepbound (tirzepatide), the once-daily experimental drug would be simpler to produce.

22.01.2025 6

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Chronic, work-related stress can accelerate your biological age—especially if your job is U.S. president

Physical and/or emotional tension that lasts for weeks, months, or longer can wreak havoc on your body.

18.01.2025 10

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Pharma giant Regeneron is spending $119.5M on the world’s largest, most diverse genetic database using DNA from patient volunteers

The Fortune 500 pharma giant will sequence the exomes of 10 million people, with the goal of developing new therapies and more.

16.01.2025 3

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Moderna says it’s ‘one step closer’ to a norovirus vaccine as the virus spreads across the U.S.

Up to 21 million people contract norovirus each year in the U.S. alone, the CDC says.

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Could you have COVID? Symptoms to watch for in 2025 include sore throat and fatigue

COVID symptoms are similar to those of flu, RSV, and the common cold, and may vary by vaccination status.

10.01.2025 3

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Do you have the flu? Watch out for these 2025 symptoms, from mild to emergency

As with COVID, testing is the only way to confirm the presence of the influenza virus in your body.

10.01.2025 10

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Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs will begin manufacturing its own medications this week

The "Shark Tank" investor and Cost Plus Drugs cofounder Dr. Alex Oshmyansky participated in a White House health care roundtable.

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Mark Cuban’s $141K mistake: The Cost Plus Drugs cofounder says CEOs don’t understand health care coverage, and it’s costing them big

The billionaire entrepreneur spoke to Fortune after participating in a White House roundtable discussion on bringing transparency to the role of...

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Mark Cuban once helped his college friend save almost $10,000 on prescriptions after a ‘horrific car accident’

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) “invent all these special categories,” Cuban told Fortune’s Andrew Nusca. “They’re just pills.”

07.01.2025 2

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Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states

The disease has spread to poultry in 48 states, dairy cattle in nine, and two people in Texas and Colorado.

04.01.2025 10

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Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns

The 2024–25 flu shot doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic.

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Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading

Taking precautions to protect yourself from the quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of bringing an illness into the new year.

19.12.2024 8

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Polio is a deadly disease with a vaccine that RFK Jr.’s adviser wants to ban. Here’s how the immunization works

The polio vaccine has all but obliterated the illness that once killed thousands and paralyzed 15,000 people nationwide every year.

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The incredible health benefits of drinking enough water: New study highlights role in weight loss, migraines, and more

Researchers also found that adequate hydration can control diabetes, blood glucose levels, and low blood pressure.

07.12.2024 4

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Alcohol-fueled hospital visits are spiking among middle-aged women, study says: ‘We simply just don’t know what’s causing this’

Existing research shows alcohol use among women had already begun to skyrocket before the onset of COVID-19.

06.12.2024 10

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Just one alcoholic drink a day can increase your risk of cancer. But most Americans don’t know the dangers, new survey says

One in five U.S. adults think alcohol has “no effect” on their risk of developing the deadly disease.

05.12.2024 10

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Zepbound vs. Wegovy: New clinical trial says this weight-loss medication sheds more pounds

Amid the war on obesity, a clear winner has emerged in a battle between two weight-loss injectables.

05.12.2024 10

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All we want for Christmas is alone time, new survey says. Here’s how to find some for yourself this holiday season

The Ohio State survey results belie the nation’s ongoing epidemic of loneliness and isolation.

03.12.2024 10

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Your commute is more dangerous than previously realized, new research shows. One simple change could combat the mental toll

The sound of traffic is not only linked to increased stress and anxiety, researchers found, it also muddies the mental health benefits of nature...

27.11.2024 2

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Hypertension is a ‘silent killer.’ Here’s what your blood pressure should be at every age

Over time, hypertension can lead to serious medical problems including stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure.

25.11.2024 3

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Sitting too much is a danger not even exercise can undo. Here are 5 tips to move more

Existing research has tied sedentary behavior to a slew of health problems in both children and adults, from obesity and poor sleep to cancer and...

19.11.2024 3

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Zimmer Biomet’s first chief movement officer, wants older adults to stay active

The “Governator,” 77, is on a mission to spread the gospel of active aging.

13.11.2024 1

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Your resting heart rate can tell you a lot about your health. Here’s what your pulse should be at every age

Factors including stress, hormones, anxiety, medication, and physical activity also contribute to what may be considered a healthy resting heart...

13.11.2024 1

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Working out at these times of day could reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by 11%, new study says

Study participants who were continuously physically active during the day also showed a lower risk of developing colorectal cancer.

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Whooping cough cases up 342% since 2023 as U.S. outbreak continues. What to know about symptoms and spread

The CDC had documented more than 17,600 infections as of Oct. 5—more than four times those recorded at this time last year.

11.10.2024 10

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Yes, you can get the COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines at once. Here are the pros and cons

Particularly if you tend not to have vaccine side effects, getting routine shots in one go may be a convenient option.

08.10.2024 4

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Protecting Medicare a top concern for more than half of Americans in 2024 presidential election

Independents favored Harris over Trump in a new Gallup-West Health poll, but a third don’t trust either candidate on health care.

01.10.2024 2

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COVID sickens older adults most severely, but less than half say they’ll get the new vaccine

Your immune system weakens with age, and the more underlying medical conditions you have, the higher your chances of severe COVID, the CDC says.

30.09.2024 2

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Got COVID? Here are the new 2024 isolation guidelines

The CDC no longer advises a five-day isolation period when you test positive, but recommends taking other precautions once your symptoms subside.

27.09.2024 30

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Free, at-home COVID tests are back. Here’s how to order yours

Testing is the only way to tell whether you have COVID, the flu, or RSV.

24.09.2024 2

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Will the XEC COVID variant bring a fall wave of infections? What to know about symptoms and spread

The U.S. is coming down from its biggest COVID summer surge yet as a new subvariant emerges—but new vaccines are here, too.

18.09.2024 10

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9/11-related illnesses have killed more FDNY members than died in World Trade Center attack

About 400,000 people were exposed to toxic contaminants left in the wake of the attacks in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, the CDC says.

11.09.2024 1

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COVID is negatively impacting Americans’ mental health, reveals Elmo-inspired survey

An X post from a beloved Muppet gave rise to an inaugural survey on well-being in the U.S.

22.08.2024 2

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Got late-summer travel plans? Here’s where COVID cases are spiking in the U.S.

The U.S. is in the midst of what’s become an annual summer surge in COVID cases. In fact, the nation is experiencing its biggest spike in summer...

16.08.2024 1

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The dreaded COVID summer surge has arrived. Here’s the latest on symptoms and treatment

New COVID-19 cases are popping up globally, as at least 40 Olympic athletes in Paris have tested positive for COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses.

07.08.2024 1

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Even Olympians battle imposter syndrome. How one Team USA psychologist is supporting athletes’ mental health in Paris

In helping U.S. athletes stay proud, present, and positive, a former Milwaukee Bucks team psychiatrist is realizing an Olympic dream of his own.

25.07.2024 2

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