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What’s a migraine cap and how do they provide relief for headaches? Experts explain the trend.
TikTokers are highlighting migraine masks as effective relief for severe headaches.
4 min read - HealthThe Hill
‘I wouldn’t put my damn daughter in these’: Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ lurk in feminine products
This is the first story in a series, “Fighting ‘Forever Chemicals’: Women face pervasive PFAS risks.” Jessian Choy had worn Thinx menstrual underwear for years before she learned they contained “forever chemicals.” “I had always known that anything water, grease and stain resistant could have toxic PFAS chemicals in them because of my day job…
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Nicotine pouches for your mouth are becoming increasingly popular. Here’s why health experts are concerned
Tobacco-free and discreet, Zyn nicotine pouches have gained a consumer following in the past year. Experts have concerns on potential risks.
8 min read - HealthABC News
CDC closely monitoring cases of bird flu, taking animal to human case seriously: CDC director
Although still confident the risks of avian flu to the human population are low, Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told ABC News they are taking seriously dairy cows being infected in at least 11 farms and, most recently, a human dairy farmer in Texas. Public health officials have been "working on avian flu and preparing for it [in humans] for 20 years," Cohen said. "These are the things that reassure me: 20 years of preparation, no genetic changes to
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Can stress cause rash symptoms on your face?
Stress is a possible cause of hives, itchy bumps, and redness. This article lists treatments if you have a stress rash on your face or near your neck.
6 min read - HealthWashington Post
Bird flu in humans, explained
After a dairy worker in Texas was infected with a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu, disease trackers worry the recent outbreak among cattle could develop into a larger threat. The risk to the general public remains low, but experts are concerned about the possibility of the H5N1 virus evolving and more easily spreading from birds to other mammals. Here’s what to know about bird flu, its symptoms and treatment, and its risk to humans and pets.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most
10 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Living With Femoral Neuropathy: Managing Pain Symptoms
Femoral neuropathy refers to nerve damage in the pelvis and down the thigh. Learn how to sit, walk, and sleep easier with this kind of nerve pain.
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Women's heart disease risk can rise sharply after menopause, a new study finds. Here's what to know.
After menopause, declining estrogen levels can lead to rapidly rising risks of heart attack and heart disease, a new study suggests.
5 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Belly Button Yeast Infection: What to Know
A belly button yeast infection is a fungal skin infection caused by a yeast called Candida. It appears as a bright red, itchy rash. Here’s what you need to know.
4 min read - HealthGood Morning America
'Beloved' college dancer dies at 20 of bone cancer, university says
A college sophomore has died following a battle with bone cancer. University of Kentucky Athletics announced the death of Kentucky Wildcats Dance Team Member Kate Kaufling on Sunday in a news release Monday. Kaufling was 20.
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Can You Get Gout in Your Hands?
Gout in the hands is a common type of arthritis resulting from excess uric acid in the body. It can cause swollen, discolored (typically red), and painful joints. Here's what to know.
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Rash That Moves or Spreads to Other Body Parts
Probably Caused by Hives
5 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Bird Flu Still 'Several Mutations' Away From Infecting Many Humans, Experts Say
Doctors say there's no need to panic about bird flu after a person in the U.S. contracted the virus from a cow.
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Common Types of Nail Disease: How to Spot and Treat Each
The most common types of nail disease each present differently, and they may have varying accompanying symptoms. Here’s how to spot them and what to do next.
13 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Cold Water Therapy: What to Know
Cold water therapy works to alleviate pain by constricting blood vessels and altering blood flow. Research is limited, but here are its possible benefits.
9 min read - BusinessGood Morning America
Largest US egg producer temporarily halts production due to avian flu at Texas facility
As avian flu continues to spread in birds across the United States, a major chicken egg manufacturer has temporarily halted production after the highly contagious disease was detected at its facilities. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., the nation's largest producer and distributor of fresh eggs, announced the positive test result for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at its Parmer County, Texas facility on Tuesday. The outbreak has resulted in the loss of nearly "1.6 million laying hens and 337,0
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
These Drugs Are the New First Line of Defense Against Migraine
The American Headache Society says CGRP inhibitors should be used as a first line of defense for migraine prevention. Here's what that means for you.
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Do You Actually Need That Daily Aspirin You're Taking?
A University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that one in four adults between the ages of 50 and 80 take aspirin three or more days weekly. But they may not need to and could be putting themselves at risk by continuing to take aspirin.
5 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Hepatitis C cases dropped in the US. Health officials aren't sure if it's a blip or a trend
New U.S. hepatitis C infections dropped slightly in 2022, a surprising improvement after more than a decade of steady increases, federal health officials said Wednesday. Seeing 2023 and 2024 data, when it's available, will help public health officials understand what's going on, said Daniel Raymond, director of policy at the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable, an advocacy organization. The hepatitis C virus is spread through contact with blood from an infected person.
3 min read - LifestyleVerywell Mind
Is It Regular Self-Doubt or Imposter Syndrome? Take This Quiz to Find Out
Self-doubt can sabotage your happiness
6 min read - USAssociated Press
Florida's stricter ban on abortions could put more pressure on clinics elsewhere
The drive to Bristol, Virginia, from Jacksonville, Florida, takes more than eight hours. Despite that distance, Bristol Women’s Health Center is preparing for an influx of women from Florida seeking abortions when a stricter ban kicks in next month. For many people who otherwise would have obtained abortions in Florida, the clinic in southwest Virginia will become the closest practical option — as it already is for a swath of the South after a Florida policy change expected to resonate far bey
5 min read - BusinessCBS News
Candy mislabeled as not containing nuts recalled across the U.S.
Minnesota candy maker warns that people who are allergic to almonds could face "serious or life-threatening" reaction if they eat recalled product.
1 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Bird flu outbreak raising concerns about spread. What you need to know.
Officials say the risk to public health remains low after a human became infected in Texas. Here's how to curb spread of the sometimes deadly virus.
4 min read - USUSA TODAY
Cal-Maine Foods, largest producer of eggs in US, finds bird flu in chickens at Texas plant
Chickens at Cal-Maine Food's plant in Texas have tested positive for avian influenza or bird flu. They are the largest producer of eggs in the US.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Former Czech President Milos Zeman released from a hospital after surgery for a blood clot
Former Czech President Milos Zeman was released from a hospital Wednesday following surgery for a blood clot in his leg. Miloslav Ludvik, director of Motol University Hospital in Prague, said Zeman will now recuperate at home. Doctors at the clinic discovered during a medical check on March 14 that Zeman had an insufficient blood supply in one of his legs because of the blood clot and immediately operated on him.
1 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they may also disrupt your ability to fall or stay asleep.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Ready to cut back on drinking alcohol? Experts share 6 small changes to make.
Simple ways to scale back how much alcohol you're drinking.
5 min read - BusinessCBS News
Costco offers members access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
Members of the warehouse club can now sign up for a service that offers access to drugs like Ozempic.
1 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Causes of Liver Pain and Treatment Options
Liver pain isn’t always associated with excess alcohol consumption, but it is a common risk factor. Learn if your pain is coming from your liver.
14 min read - USAssociated Press
The largest fresh egg producer in the US has found bird flu in chickens at a Texas plant
The largest producer of fresh eggs in the U.S. said Tuesday it had temporarily halted production at a Texas plant after bird flu was found in chickens, and officials said the virus had also been detected at a poultry facility in Michigan. Ridgeland, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. said in a statement that approximately 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets, about 3.6% of its total flock, were destroyed after the infection, avian influenza, was found at a facility in Parmer County,
3 min read - WorldNBC News
'I kept on saying goodbye': Gaza hospital reports rise in stillbirths and neonatal deaths
Doctors at a Gaza hospital say a growing number of women have suffered pregnancy losses or complications, and there has been a rise in stillbirths and neonatal deaths.
5 min read - USUSA TODAY
Campus building with PCBs linked to over 150 cancer cases at NC State, more tests coming
More than 150 NC State alumni who attended classes at Poe Hall have reported that the campus building may have been linked to their cancer diagnoses.
5 min read - USAssociated Press
Arizona congressman Raúl Grijalva says he has cancer, but plans to work while undergoing treatment
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer, but he said he is continuing to work while undergoing treatment. “This diagnosis has been difficult to process, but I am confident in the vigorous course of treatment that my medical team has developed, and I’ve begun my journey to fight this cancer," Grijalva added.
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There's a New Drug to Help Prevent COVID. Here's How to Tell If You Need It
The FDA gave an EUA to a drug called Pemgarda that may help prevent COVID in some high-risk people. Here's what to know about COVID PrEP.
6 min read - BusinessReuters
Some doses of Lilly's Mounjaro in tight supply through April, US FDA says
The regulator noted limited availability of 7.5, 10, 12.5, and 15 milligram doses through April, while lower doses were listed as "available". The FDA had previously said that three doses would have limited availability through early March.
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What Do Anticholinergic Drugs Do?
Symptom improvement comes from blocking the neurotransmitter acetylcholine
6 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Girls' mental health suffered the most during pandemic, data shows
Four years since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, new data shows how severely the pandemic impacted young people's mental health, particularly girls. During the pandemic, there was an increase in severe emergency room psychiatric visits for children and teens, including for conditions like bipolar disorder, substance abuse disorders, and schizophrenia, according to research published in the journal Academic Emergency Medicine. In addition, mental health-related emergency room visits incr
3 min read - LifestyleVerywell Mind
As a Therapist With ADHD, Here's What's On My Dopamine Menu
Plus, How to Build Your Own Dopamenu That Sparks Joy
7 min read - HealthReuters
Abbott's heart valve repair device gains US FDA approval
(Reuters) -Abbott Laboratories said on Tuesday the U.S. FDA has approved its heart valve repair device for patients with a potentially fatal heart disease, just months after rival Edwards Lifesciences received the regulator's nod for its device. The Abbott device, TriClip, aims to treat tricuspid regurgitation (TR), which occurs when the valve separating the right lower chamber of the heart from the right upper does not close properly, causing blood to flow backwards. In February, Edwards Life
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
What Is Cycle Syncing?
Learn how to start cycle syncing your workouts and diet
6 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Affordable stroke-risk screening could save the lives of many children in sub-Saharan Africa with sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease causes lower oxygen levels and abnormal blood flow in the brain, which can lead to a stroke. New research into noninvasive screening methods could help reduce the risk.
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Does Warm Milk Help You Sleep?
Milk’s sleep-inducing properties are related to an amino acid called tryptophan. Learn how neurotransmitters and melatonin play a role.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Can 4 common medications — Viagra, estrogen, a statin and an OTC painkiller — help you live longer? Here's what the latest research says.
Researchers found a link between these drugs and longevity. Doctors aren't so sure.
5 min read - USUSA TODAY
'Unknown substance' found at Tennessee Walmart Distribution Center, 12 treated for nausea
Hazmat crews began working Monday evening to determine an "unknown substance" found at a Walmart Distribution Center in Lebanon, Tennessee.
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9% of people say they 'never' take sick days, Yahoo News/YouGov poll finds. Why experts say that's a mistake.
Why people say they aren’t taking sick days — and how their colleagues feel about it when they do.
4 min read - HealthNBC News
Will Medicare hike your monthly premiums to cover Wegovy?
Medicare’s recent move to cover the weight-loss drug Wegovy for some recipients with heart disease risk could drive up the cost of monthly premiums for millions of enrollees.
5 min read - USReuters
Polar bear Laerke gets her annual physical
Lying on her back, enormous paws in the air, Laerke the polar bear is being given her annual medical exam. It takes a good half-dozen veterinary staff to turn her over. The recent exam at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, provided encouraging results for 3-year-old Laerke, who has been living in the U.S. state with her twin sister since June 2023 when they moved from the Detroit Zoo.
2 min read - LifestyleUSA TODAY
What is autism spectrum disorder? How to support the community this Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month and April 2 is World Autism Day. Here's how autistic advocates say you can support these communities all year long.
8 min read - BusinessReuters
US health insurers slide as final Medicare payment rates fall below expectations
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services typically raises the final reimbursement from the advanced notice. The rates could pile more pressure on margins at insurers already struggling with high medical costs, and uncertainty around insurance claims processing due to the fallout of a hack at UnitedHealth's tech unit. UnitedHealth slumped 6.6%, while CVS Health sunk 7.7% in early trading.
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