WHO member states reach pandemic preparedness agreement
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WHO member states reach pandemic preparedness agreement
April 17 (UPI) -- World Health Organization member states have reached consensus on a draft agreement that aims to strengthen global preparedness for future pandemics.
NIH senior investigator resigns over 'censorship' of research findings
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NIH senior investigator resigns over 'censorship' of research findings
April 16 (UPI) -- A National Institutes of Health senior investigator said he was optimistic about recent leadership changes but now has resigned due to alleged censorship.
Target recalls 26,000 tubs of Good & Gather baby food because of lead
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Target recalls 26,000 tubs of Good & Gather baby food because of lead
April 16 (UPI) -- Target has recalled 25,600 tubs of Good & Gather baby food because of elevated lead levels.
CDC continuing cruise ship inspections despite staffing cuts
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CDC continuing cruise ship inspections despite staffing cuts
April 16 (UPI) -- The federal government's Vessel Sanitation Program continues its health inspections of cruise ships despite recent staff reductions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health chief RFK Jr.: Autism caused by environmental exposures; contradicts new CDC report
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Health chief RFK Jr.: Autism caused by environmental exposures; contradicts new CDC report
WASHINGTON, April 16 (UPI) -- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday labeled the increasing rates of autism in children an epidemic and said federal research dollars will be dedicated to identify the cause.
Heavy marijuana use may raise dementia risk within five years
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Heavy marijuana use may raise dementia risk within five years
Middle-aged folks and seniors whose weed use lands them in the hospital are at higher risk for developing dementia within a matter of years, a new study says.
Asthma inhalers work better in the afternoon, study suggests
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Asthma inhalers work better in the afternoon, study suggests
Folks with asthma might better control their symptoms by precisely timing when they use their inhaler, a new study says.
Blood test to predict tumor recurrence in advanced skin cancer called highly accurate
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Blood test to predict tumor recurrence in advanced skin cancer called highly accurate
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 15 (UPI) -- New York University researchers say a simple, gene-based blood test has shown to be highly accurate in predicting whether some stage III melanoma patients are likely to suffer recurrences of cancerous tumors.
Crib mattresses can release toxic chemicals while children sleep, study says
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Crib mattresses can release toxic chemicals while children sleep, study says
April 15 (UPI) -- Crib mattresses have been found to emit toxic chemicals while children sleep, according to a new study, and could lead to developmental and hormonal disorders years later.
Bio-engineered kidney transplant offers hope for millions
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Bio-engineered kidney transplant offers hope for millions
April 15 (UPI) -- A patient with end-stage kidney disease successfully received a genetically engineered porcine kidney and was released from the hospital in February, according to biotech firm eGenesis.
Emergency rooms treat a gunshot wound every half-hour
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Emergency rooms treat a gunshot wound every half-hour
U.S. emergency room doctors treat a gunshot wound every half-hour, a new study has found.
Texas health officials announce nation-leading 20 more measles cases
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Texas health officials announce nation-leading 20 more measles cases
April 15 (UPI) -- The total measles cases in Texas increased by 20 since Friday to 561 since late January, which leads the nation by a wide margin, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced Tuesday.
Newly FDA-approved antibiotic gepotidacin may effectively treat gonorrhea
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Newly FDA-approved antibiotic gepotidacin may effectively treat gonorrhea
A newly approved antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections, gepotidacin, also may help fight drug-resistant gonorrhea, a new study shows.
Miscommunication between health workers often puts patients at risk, study says
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Miscommunication between health workers often puts patients at risk, study says
Miscommunication between hospital staff regularly puts patients at risk, a new study says.
FDA warns of fake Ozempic Type 2 diabetes injection drugs
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FDA warns of fake Ozempic Type 2 diabetes injection drugs
April 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday warned consumers and pharmacies that fake versions of Ozempic, a drug to treat Type 2 diabetes, have been found in the United States.
Pfizer ends development of weight-loss pill after patient's liver injury
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Pfizer ends development of weight-loss pill after patient's liver injury
April 14 (UPI) -- Pfizer on Monday announced it is halting development of a daily weight loss pill after one patient experienced a liver injury and previous problems with pill versions.
WHO working group makes progress on pandemic preparedness plan
Health News // 3 weeks ago
WHO working group makes progress on pandemic preparedness plan
April 12 (UPI) -- World Health Organization members are finalizing plans for nations to share life-saving technology with developing countries as part of a new pandemic preparation agreement.
Recent layoffs stop CDC from helping with lead contamination at Milwaukee schools
Health News // 3 weeks ago
Recent layoffs stop CDC from helping with lead contamination at Milwaukee schools
April 12 (UPI) -- Officials for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention denied Milwaukee Public Schools officials' request for help with a lead contamination problem in several schools following recent layoffs.
Half-million children could die if U.S. AIDS relief dropped, study says
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Half-million children could die if U.S. AIDS relief dropped, study says
Nearly a half-million children could die from AIDS by 2030 if President Donald Trump follows through on plans to cut U.S. relief programs, a new study says.
Celery sold at Walmart recalled over listeria fears
Health News // 3 weeks ago
Celery sold at Walmart recalled over listeria fears
April 11 (UPI) -- Duda Farm Fresh Foods Friday recalled celery sticks sold at Walmart due to Listeria contamination. They have a best-used date of March 23, 2025 but some consumers may have frozen them.
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