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Should you 'fix' your posture? Why experts say always sitting up straight won't help your back pain.
Good posture has long been touted as a way to prevent back pain. But what if it isn’t?
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Lilly slashes prices on two lowest doses of Zepbound — if you're willing to give up injector pen
Drugmaker Eli Lilly is significantly lowering the prices of the two lowest doses of its blockbuster weight loss drug Zepbound.
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Montana doctor overprescribed meds and overbilled health care to pad his income, prosecutors say
A Montana cancer doctor for years saw up to 70 patients a day, double-billed federal health care programs and overprescribed pain medications to boost his income, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Tuesday while announcing a civil lawsuit against him and a $10.8 million settlement with the hospital where he worked. Dr. Thomas Weiner was fired from St. Peter's Health in late 2020. The four-year federal investigation found Weiner ordered medically unnecessary treatments, saw patients more often tha
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A 10-month-old Palestinian baby suddenly stopped crawling. Polio had struck Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Born into the devastating Israel-Hamas war, 10-month-old Abdel-Rahman Abu El-Jedian started crawling early. The baby boy is the first confirmed case of polio inside Gaza in 25 years, according to the World Health Organization. Abdel-Rahman was an energetic baby, said the child's mother, Nevine Abu El-Jedian, fighting back tears.
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New Hampshire resident dies from EEE, a rare mosquito-borne virus
A New Hampshire resident has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, a rare but deadly virus spread by mosquitoes, the state’s Health Department announced Tuesday.
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What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever
More than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been infected with a virus transmitted by bugs in recent months, federal health officials said Tuesday. None have died, and there is no evidence that it's spreading in the United States. Here's a look at the illness and what sparked the alert: What is Oropouche virus?
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More than 21 people have sloth fever. What to know about the deadly virus.
US health officials are warning travelers about a potentially deadly insect-borne virus known as sloth fever. Pregnant women might be at risk.
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Person dies in New Hampshire after contracting EEE as Northeast states warn of mosquito-borne virus
Several Northeast states have been warning about the eastern equine encephalitis virus. A New Hampshire adult died after contracting it.
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US CDC reports 21 Oropouche cases among travelers returning from Cuba
The Oropouche virus is spread primarily through bites from midges as well as from some mosquitoes. Most patients returning from Cuba reported their symptoms between May and July. A dire economic crisis in Cuba has made it difficult to control the spread of Oropouche.
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Back to School Season Doesn't Have to Be Stressful, These Tips Can Help
There's a *lot* going on right now
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New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for EEEV in state's 1st human case since 2014
A New Hampshire resident died after being infected with a rare mosquito-borne disease, health officials said Tuesday. The resident, an adult from Hempstead -- near the southeastern border with Massachusetts -- had tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV). The patient was hospitalized due to severe central nervous system disease and died of their illness, according to an update from the state's Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS).
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3 apes die at Jacksonville Zoo after contagious infection sweeps through Primate Forest
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens shared the sad news that three beloved apes have died due to the spread of an infectious bacteria called Shigella.
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Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continues
Africa is seeing a rapid increase in mpox cases with nearly 4,000 reported in the past week, the continent's public health body said Tuesday as it repeated a plea for long-awaited vaccines whose arrival this week in the most affected country, Congo, has been delayed. Eighty-one deaths from mpox were reported in Africa in the past week, bringing the total cases and deaths to 22,863 and 622, respectively, Dr. Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told an onli
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Your Body Gets Much Older at These Two Ages, Study Shows
New research suggests aging occurs in bursts around your 40s and 60s, with dramatic changes in metabolism, kidney function, and immunity.
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Does L-Glutamine Help IBS? A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Explains the Evidence
L-glutamine is an amino acid that may help treat IBS and other health conditions. Though your body can make L-glutamine, supplements come with few risks and may reduce IBS symptoms.
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Is Syphilis Curable? Learn About Treatment Options and Prevention
Syphilis is a treatable condition that may be cured with a single injection if caught early enough. Learn more about treatment and prevention methods.
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Does Fish Oil Lower Cholesterol? A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Explains the Evidence
Fish oil is one of the most commonly used supplements. Fish oil lowers triglycerides, but its effect on other forms of cholesterol is more nuanced. Learn about fish oil's effect on cholesterol, safety concerns, and more.
8 min read - HealthThe New York Times
The Painkiller Used for Just About Anything
Mary Peart, 67, a retired nurse in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, began taking gabapentin a year and a half ago to reduce the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia. The drug helps her climb stairs, walk her dog and take art lessons, she said. With it, “I have a life,” she said. “If I forget to take a dose, my pain comes right back.” Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times Jane Dausch has a neurological condition called transverse myelitis and uses gabapentin as needed when h
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What Does It Mean to Dream About Being Chased?
And why do these dreams tend to recur?
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Mosquito-borne illnesses are back in the news. 4 ways to protect yourself.
Cases of West Nile virus, dengue and deadly Eastern equine encephalitis have all been reported in the U.S. this summer.
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West Nile hit Dr. Fauci like a 'truck.' Here's what to know about the virus.
Amid peak season, Dr. Anthony Fauci contracted West Nile virus. Most don’t develop symptoms, but the virus can cause neurological issues and death.
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Philip Morris International is expanding a Kentucky factory making nicotine pouches
Philip Morris International is set to invest $232 million to expand a Kentucky factory that makes nicotine pouches, part of the company's broader strategy toward what it calls a "smoke-free future." The expansion at the Swedish Match plant in Owensboro is expected to add 450 jobs, boosting the factory's workforce by about 40% to help meet growing demand for smoke-free products, the company said. The factory in western Kentucky produces ZYN nicotine pouches, a brand that's part of a growing seg
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New Hampshire man dies after contracting mosquito-borne virus EEE
Prior to this year, the last reported human case of eastern equine encephalitis in New Hampshire was in 2014. That year, three people were infected and two died, state health officials said.
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Should You Get Another Mpox Vaccine Dose?
Cases of the new mpox strain have been reported outside of African countries. Do you need an additional shot of the mpox vaccine right now?
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Congo asked Japan for 2 million mpox vaccine doses, health officials say
Democratic Republic of Congo's government has asked Japan to donate at least 2 million doses of mpox vaccine, a senior official at Africa's top public health body and a Congolese official said on Tuesday. Japan's government said last week that Congo had requested mpox vaccine shots, but did not say how many. Ngashi Ngongo from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) told a briefing that the health agency understood that talks with Japan were "quite advanced" and Cong
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Stroke and Facial Droop: What to Know
Stroke face refers to facial drooping as a result of an oncoming stroke. Do not hesitate to call 911. Learn how rehabilitation improves facial changes.
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Living in tree-filled neighborhoods may reduce risk of heart disease, study shows
Tree-filled neighborhoods may reduce heart disease risk, new research shows.
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Phenylalanine: Role of Amino Acid and Purpose in Diet
Phenylalanine is an amino acid found in food and drink items. Learn about phenylalanine deficiency and its risks.
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2023 had the highest number of heat-related deaths, according to a new study. Here are the heat illness symptoms to watch for.
What's the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke — and how can you prevent them? Experts share how to stay safe during extreme heat.
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Eli Lilly slashes prices of weight-loss drug Zepbound for single-use vials
The cheaper drug will compete with compounded versions of the same medication sold by digital health companies.
2 min read - LifestyleVerywell Health
Can You Use Baking Soda to Whiten Teeth?
Baking soda can be used to remove stains on teeth and whiten them. Learn how to use baking soda for teeth whitening.
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Can Dehydration Make Someone Feel Anxious?
Dehydration may sometimes lead to or increase feelings of anxiety and other mood-related symptoms. This article explains the link.
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CVS's Aetna to broaden fertility coverage
CVS Health's Aetna health insurance unit will broaden its fertility coverage from Sept. 1 to begin paying for intrauterine insemination, regardless of the patient's fertility status, a move that should to improve access for people in the LGBTQ+ community. Previously, the insurer covered fertility treatments for couples who proved they had tried to get pregnant for six or 12 months. The decision comes after Aetna settled a lawsuit filed in May by lead plaintiff Emma Goidel, who claimed the comp
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Africa's mpox outbreaks result from neglect and world's inability to stop epidemics, experts say
The growing mpox outbreaks in Africa that triggered the World Health Organization’s emergency declaration are largely the result of decades of neglect and the global community’s inability to stop sporadic epidemics among a population with little immunity against the smallpox-related disease, leading African scientists said Tuesday. According to Dr. Dimie Ogoina, who chaired WHO’s mpox emergency committee, negligence has led to a new, more transmissible version of the virus emerging in countries
5 min read - WorldThe New York Times
On the COVID ‘Off-Ramp’: No Tests, Isolation or Masks
Jason Moyer was days away from a family road trip to visit his parents when his 10-year-old son woke up with a fever and cough. COVID-19? The prospect threatened to upend the family’s plans. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times “Six months ago, we would have tested for COVID,” said Moyer, 41, an academic administrator in Canton, Ohio. This time they did not. Instead, they checked to make sure the boy’s cough was improving and his fever was gone — and then set off for New Je
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Eli Lilly to sell Zepbound directly to consumers without insurance coverage
People who are in need of weight loss medications but do not have insurance coverage will soon have a new way to access one of the popular medications, Zepbound. Eli Lilly, the maker of Zepbound, announced Tuesday it will begin selling the weight loss drug directly to consumers through the company's direct pharmacy, LillyDirect. With a doctors' prescription, consumers will be able to purchase Zepbound in vial forms that are about half the price of the auto-injector pre-filled pens sold in phar
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Lilly launches vials of weight-loss drug Zepbound for as low as $399 a month
Eli Lilly said on Tuesday it has begun selling vials of the lowest starter dose of its popular weight-loss drug Zepbound in the United States for $399 for a month's supply through its direct-to-consumer website to help increase its availability in the marketplace. Zepbound is typically sold in auto-injector pens, but with easier to manufacture and fill vials Lilly will be able to get the drug to patients more quickly. The 2.5 milligram and 5mg vials - the lowest doses of the drug - will cost $
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Pfizer launches new website for migraine, respiratory offerings
Pfizer Inc is launching a new website to promote and improve access to its health care offerings for migraine and respiratory illnesses. The drugmaker said on Tuesday that it launched the site called PfizerForAll to help patients get access to treatments like its COVID-19 drug Paxlovid and its migraine pill Nurtec by offering services like telehealth appointments and diagnostic tests. It can also help them find vaccines for respiratory illnesses like COVID, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RS
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'You can do it!': Affirmations can seem cringe. Should you do them anyway?
Many stars say affirmations — or positive phrases like "You've got this" — are the secret to their success. Here's how to feel more comfortable psyching yourself up.
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Potatoes are good for you — but they get a bad rap. Why spuds are healthier than you think.
Potatoes aren't just "empty calories." They contain more potassium than a banana and even provide protein.
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Company failed to protect workers who now need lung transplants, feds say
Chicago manufacturer's employees labored in a haze of dust and were exposed to dangerous levels of silica, according to OSHA.
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Fauci Was Hospitalized With West Nile. Who Is Most at Risk for a Severe Case?
Anthony Fauci, MD, former chief medical advisor to President Biden, is recovering from West Nile virus after being hospitalized with the disease for six days.
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Heme Iron From Meat Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk, Research Shows
Eating heme iron foods, found in animal protein sources, may be linked to an increased diabetes risk per new data. Non heme iron foods, found in plant-based iron sources, didn't show the same link.
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Philadelphia airport celebrates its brigade of stress-busting therapy dogs
A pack of four-legged therapists got a break of their own on Monday when they were honored at the airport where they dutifully work to ease stress and calm travelers. The event at Philadelphia International Airport marked five years since the 23 members of the Wagging Tails Brigade began greeting people and serving as therapy dogs. Members of the brigade and their volunteer human handlers are at the airport for at least two hours a week, impressing people with their tricks and doing what they
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Here's how to check for forever chemicals in your personal care products, experts say
Want to know if your personal care products contain harmful forever chemicals? Here are some steps you can take.
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EEE, West Nile, malaria: Know the difference between these mosquito-borne diseases
The world's deadliest animal can be squashed flat with a quick slap: It's the mosquito. People in some areas of Massachusetts have been warned to stay indoors when mosquitoes are most active after a rare case of eastern equine encephalitis was discovered. Both are nasty diseases spread by mosquitoes — though thankfully they are relatively rare.
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Doctors Saved Her Life. She Didn’t Want Them To.
Marie Cooper led her life according to her Christian faith. She baked pies for her neighbors in northern West Virginia, and said grace before even a bite of food. She watched Jimmy Swaggart, a televangelist preacher — a little too loudly, in her daughter Sherry Uphold’s opinion. And she always said that at the end of her life, she did not want to be resuscitated. “My mother’s religious belief is when it is her time to go, that’s God’s choosing, not hers,” Uphold said. “She was very adamant about
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Cigna to remove AbbVie's Humira from some drug reimbursement lists next year
Cigna said on Monday it will remove AbbVie’s blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis drug Humira from some of its lists of preferred drugs for reimbursement in 2025, and recommend less pricey biosimilar versions of the medicine instead. Cigna said Boehringer Ingelheim's Cyltezo, Simlandi from Teva and Alvotech, and an unbranded version of Hyrimoz from Sandoz will be covered on some lists that are managed by its pharmacy benefits unit Express Scripts.
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Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere. How bad are they?
From sugary cereals at breakfast to frozen pizzas at dinner, plus in-between snacks of potato chips, sodas and ice cream, ultraprocessed foods make up about 60% of the U.S. diet. Nutrition science is tricky, though, and most research so far has found connections, not proof, regarding the health consequences of these foods. Food manufacturers argue that processing boosts food safety and supplies and offers a cheap, convenient way to provide a diverse and nutritious diet.
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DR Congo no longer expects to receive mpox vaccines this week
Democratic Republic of Congo no longer expects to receive its first delivery of mpox vaccines this week, the head of its response team said on Monday, as Congo battles a new variant of the virus that has spread beyond its borders. The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency on Aug. 14 for the second time in two years. On Aug. 19, Congo's health minister said the Central African country hoped to receive its first doses of a vaccine by this week, following promis
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