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Eye drop scare, plus safety issues: What you must know
If you use eye drops, click article below for important safety news. (iStock) Welcome to the Fox News Health Newsletter.…
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Just 11 minutes of exercise can reduce early death risk, researchers find
Devoting just 11 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each day would be sufficient to lower the risk of diseases such…
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Black women ages 20-50 are twice as likely to have high blood pressure than White women, says new study
Black women face a significantly higher risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) in their childbearing years, according to a…
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Florida man dies after contracting brain-eating infection from rinsing sinuses with tap water
A man in south Florida died from a brain-eating infection last month after using tap water during sinus rinses, according…
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Functional Neurologic Disorder
What is functional neurologic disorder? Functional neurologic disorder (FND), also known as conversion disorder and functional neurologic symptom disorder, refers…
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Understanding Unapproved Use of Approved Drugs “Off Label”
Has your healthcare provider ever talked to you about using an FDA-approved drug for an unapproved use (sometimes called an…
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Off-Label Drug Use in Cancer Treatment
Off-label drugs are often used in cancer treatment. Credit: iStock What are off-label drugs? Drugs can be legally sold in…
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What is It, How Does it Cause Infection, Symptoms & Causes
Overview | Symptoms and Causes | Diagnosis and Tests | Management and Treatment | Prevention | Outlook / Prognosis |…
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What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
Overview | Symptoms and Causes | Diagnosis and Tests | Management and Treatment | Prevention | Outlook / Prognosis |…
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Get the Facts About TBI | Concussion | Traumatic Brain Injury
A TBI affects how the brain works A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury that affects how the…
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Eye drops and safety issues: Here’s what you need to know now
In light of recent news that a brand of over-the-counter eye drops may have caused bacterial infections that led to…
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Colorectal cancer is showing up in younger people and at more advanced stages: study
Advanced stage colorectal cancer (CRC) cases are on the rise and the disease is being discovered among younger patients more…
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Bisexual women may face a higher heart disease risk, new research suggests
Most people may not consider sexual orientation a risk factor for heart disease — but a recent study suggests that…
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Irregular sleep could put you in the danger zone for heart disease: study
If you go to bed and wake up at different times throughout the week — or if your sleep gets…
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Popular artificial sweetener, erythritol, could raise risk of heart attack and stroke: study
A popular artificial sweetener, erythritol, could raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study from the Cleveland…
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NC again delays tailored plan for Medicaid enrollees with mental health, developmental disabilities
North Carolina health officials have again delayed the start of a managed care program for Medicaid enrollees specifically who also…
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2 die from cholera in Syria after a devastating earthquake damages health, water infrastructure
Two people have died of cholera in Syria’s opposition-held northwest in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that hit the…
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FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter At-Home Test to Detect Both Influenza and COVID-19 Viruses
For Immediate Release: February 24, 2023 Español Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA)…
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Victims of Ohio train derailment can get free medical assistance from virtual health care company
As residents of East Palestine, Ohio, continue to struggle in the aftermath of the train derailment and subsequent toxic chemical…
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Be well: Add an egg (or 3) to your daily diet for heart health
Eggs used to get a bad rap because of their high cholesterol content. Yet a new study shows they may…
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Wearable fitness trackers with sensing technology could interfere with implantable cardiac devices: study
Many people use fitness trackers, such as smartwatches, as part of achieving a healthy lifestyle — but some cardiac patients…
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CDC issues alert about drug-resistant stomach bug’s spread
The CDC issued a warning to health care providers this week about an uptick nationwide in “extensively drug-resistant” shigellosis, which…
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For acute lower back pain, these are the best medications, new study finds
Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments, with four out of five people experiencing it at some…
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Biden admin to limit telehealth prescriptions for some controlled drugs
The Biden administration is moving to require patients to be evaluated by a physician in person before receiving prescriptions for…
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New York nurse accused of slamming baby onto bassinet fired, under investigation
A nurse in New York who was caught on video allegedly slamming a newborn face-first onto a bassinet was fired…
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FDA approves first at-home test to detect both flu and COVID
People will soon be able to self-test for both flu and COVID-19 in one fell swoop — without leaving their…
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CDC advisory group finds insufficient evidence to recommend more than one COVID-19 booster a year
A US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory group said Friday it isn’t recommending more than one annual coronavirus…
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10 dietary tips to reduce heart disease and stroke risk, according to the American Heart Association
What is a vegan diet? Curious about becoming a vegan? Here is what you need to know about the vegan…
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Could a urine test detect pancreatic and prostate cancer? Study shows 99% success rate
A simple urine test could detect pancreatic and prostate cancer with up to a 99% rate of accuracy, says a…
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Laxatives taken on consistent basis could increase dementia risk, new study finds
Older adults who take laxatives on a regular basis could face a 51% higher risk of developing dementia compared to…
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Ozempic is a ‘Band-Aid’ on the root of childhood obesity: toxic food, former pharma consultant says
A former Coca-Cola and pharmaceutical consultant said the push to put kids on weight-loss drugs ignores what he calls the root issue…
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Breast cancer and mammograms: Everything you need to know about the disease, screening and more
American women have a one in eight chance (12.9%) of developing breast cancer during their lifetimes, while American men have…
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Most US states failing to protect schools’ water from lead contaminants, study finds
Could drinking from the school’s water fountain put your child’s health at risk? The odds are higher than parents might…
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Milk and Plant-Based Milk Alternatives: Know the Nutrient Difference
Image Español The milk section of the dairy case isn’t what it used to be. Along with milk, there’s a…
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Pancreatic cancer rates are rising faster among women than men: new study
Pancreatic cancer rates are rising faster among women than men, according to a new study by researchers from Cedars-Sinai Cancer…
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Post-COVID, many parents are giving kids fever-reducing medicine when it’s not necessary: study
Parents might want to think twice before reaching for aspirin or ibuprofen to bring down a child’s fever. One in…
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Kids’ screen time skyrocketed during pandemic — and it’s still higher than pre-COVID
Kids’ screen time increased early in the COVID-19 pandemic amid lockdowns and stay-at-home measures. But even after precautions were lifted…
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CDC adds COVID-19 vaccines to official immunization schedule for kids as young as 6 months
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a few updates last week to its child and adolescent immunization schedule. …
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Prior COVID infection provides just as much protection as vaccines, new study finds
A new study found that a previous COVID-19 infection offers at least the same level of protection as two doses…
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Arkansas mom says school mask mandates led to ‘cruelty and discrimination’ against her daughter
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first recommended the wearing of face…
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Be well: Prepare a dinner rich in vitamin D for good health
Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D, but depending on where you live, it may be tough to catch…
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Coffee quitters could get some help: Decaf dose may help reduce withdrawal symptoms
A new study gives hope to those who want to change their morning coffee ritual. Researchers have found that a…
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Meningitis
What is meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Infections…
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Encephalitis
What is encephalitis? Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. Myelitis refers to inflammation of the spinal cord. When both the brain and…
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Baby Carriers: Backpacks, Front Packs, and Slings
Back and front carriers that allow parents to “wear” their infant are very popular. For your baby’s—and your own—comfort and…
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HIV Life Expectancy: Aging with HIV
Content From: HIV.gov•Updated: May 17, 2021•4 min read Topics AgingAging and HIVOlder AdultsAoAAdministration on AgingAging Awareness DayNational HIV/AIDS and Aging…
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Bladder Cancer Diagnosis
The following tests and procedures are used to diagnose bladder cancer. The results will also help you and your doctor…
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