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This blood test screens for 50 different types of cancer. Is it worth the $949 price tag?
How does a blood test detect so many cancers and who should get one? Here’s what experts want you to know.
7 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Israel prepares for hostages' return with scant knowledge of their condition
Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely to have severe, life-threatening complications after more than a year in captivity in Gaza. While it’s impossible to know the exact conditions in which hostages have been held, the Health Ministry and the Hostages Family Forum, which represents families of the hostages, are preparing for several different scenarios based on information gathered from hostages previously released or rescued.
5 min read - HealthReuters
US turkey producers should ramp up bird flu testing, USDA says
U.S. poultry producers should ramp up testing and monitoring of turkeys for bird flu before they are slaughtered to ensure the virus stays out of the food supply, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Friday. The agency is advising enhanced safety measures in Minnesota and South Dakota, where turkey flocks with more than 500 birds should be isolated, monitored and tested for bird flu within 72 hours before going to slaughter, USDA said. "The new policy is encouraged, and has support from
2 min read - USAssociated Press
Lawsuit alleges Vermont tracks pregnant women deemed unsuitable for parenthood
Vermont’s child welfare agency relied on baseless allegations about a pregnant woman’s mental health to secretly investigate her and win custody of her daughter before the baby was born, according to a lawsuit that alleges the state routinely targets and tracks pregnant women deemed unsuitable for parenthood. The ACLU of Vermont and Pregnancy Justice, a national advocacy group, on Wednesday sued the Vermont Department for Children and Families, a counseling center and the hospital where the wom
4 min read - USAssociated Press
Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 years
Two wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have torched more urban area than any other fire in the state since at least the mid-1980s, an Associated Press analysis shows. The Eaton and Palisades fires that erupted last week have collectively burned almost 4 square miles of highly dense parts of Los Angeles, more than double the urban acreage consumed by the region's Woolsey Fire in 2018, according to the AP's analysis of data from the Silvis Lab at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Urban
3 min read - StyleBusiness Insider
I thought I was dressing for my body after pregnancy, but a stylist fixed one mistake that was ruining all my outfits
After giving birth to twins, I worked with a stylist, who explained the big mistake I was making when dressing my postpartum body — and how to fix it.
3 min read - USAssociated Press
A doctor accused of sexual abuse by more than 200 former patients is indicted on rape charges
A grand jury in Massachusetts has indicted a doctor who is accused of sexually assaulting more than 200 former patients over a period of more than a decade. The patients sued Dr. Derrick Todd, who has been accused of performing unnecessary pelvic floor therapy, breast examinations, testicular examinations and other unwarranted procedures on patients dating back to 2010. The Middlesex District Attorney's Office said in a statement Thursday that Todd was indicted earlier that day for “two counts
2 min read - HealthABC News
What 3rd case of bird flu with unknown source of infection could mean in fight against disease
A child in San Francisco was recently confirmed to be the third human case of bird flu in the United States in which it's unclear how the person got infected. Cases have been spreading across the country since April 2024 with 67 confirmed as of Thursday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most human cases have occurred after coming into contact with infected cattle, infected poultry farms or other culling operations.
4 min read - HealthBusiness Insider
A celebrity personal trainer shares the 17/20 rule that helps him stay in shape while enjoying his favorite foods
Magnus Lygdbäck, whose clients have included Gal Gadot, doesn't count calories or ban any foods from his diet.
4 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders − here’s what to watch out for
Feelings of sadness or irritability that last a month or more after a life-threatening event could be signs of acute stress or PTSD.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
A German region lifts an animal transport ban imposed after foot-and-mouth disease was detected
An eastern German region said Friday it is lifting a ban on the transport of animals that was imposed last weekend after foot-and-mouth disease was detected in a buffalo herd. Authorities said a week ago that a farmer in Hoenow, just outside Berlin's city limits, had found three of a 14-strong herd of water buffalo dead. Tests confirmed foot-and-mouth disease in samples from one animal and the rest of the herd was slaughtered.
2 min read - HealthGood Morning America
What to know about 'quad-demic' of COVID, flu, RSV and norovirus in US
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed an increase in three respiratory viruses—COVID-19, flu and RSV—and the gastrointestinal disease norovirus. Emergency department visits are "high" and "very high" for flu and RSV, respectively, and "elevated" for COVID-19 across the U.S., according to the CDC. As of the week ending Jan. 4, 18.6% of tests for influenza are returning positive, as are 11.6% of RSV tests and 6.9% of COVID tests.
6 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Bathhouses are back — and come with a lot of benefits. What to know before you hit the steam room.
Bathhouses have been around for hundreds of years. Here's why the hot and steamy experience is suddenly cool again — and what to know before you go.
5 min read - HealthNBC News
CDC urges faster testing to find human bird flu cases
The CDC on Thursday urged labs nationwide to determine within 24 hours of admission whether people hospitalized with the flu have seasonal influenza or are infected with the bird flu that's behind an escalating outbreak in dairy cows and poultry.
3 min read - BusinessNBC News
UnitedHealth CEO says U.S. health system 'needs to function better'
The CEO of UnitedHealth Group said Thursday that shortcomings of America’s health care system must be addressed.
4 min read - HealthWashington Post
As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory Thursday urging health-care workers treating patients hospitalized with the flu to perform an additional test for bird flu within 24 hours of admission. The advisory reflects increasing concern about the widening outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza that is sickening more people and animals in the United States and Canada. Earlier this month, a Louisiana man became the first person in the United States to die of bird flu. A severe inf
5 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
FDA authorizes Zyn nicotine pouches, cites lower risk than cigarettes
The FDA authorized the marketing of 20 Zyn products on Thursday, marking the first allowance for the fast-growing nicotine pouches.
2 min read - CelebrityNBC News
Wendy Williams insists she's not cognitively impaired, says guardianship has trapped her in a 'luxury prison'
Former talk show host Wendy Williams told “The Breakfast Club” radio show Thursday morning that she’s not cognitively impaired as her guardian has alleged, saying through tears that she’s being kept in a “luxury prison” with only limited contact with her family.
4 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Red No. 3 ban: What to know about foods containing the dye
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision to ban the use of Red No. 3 dye in food products and medications has put a spotlight on the many items that contain the dye. The FDA's ban on FD&C Red No. 3, also known as Red 3, will not go into effect until January 2027 for food products and beverages and January 2028 for consumable medications, meaning products containing Red 3 will still be on the market for the next two years. Here is what to know about Red 3 and the products that contain i
3 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Bird flu or seasonal sickness? Here's how the CDC plans to ramp up testing
A child ill with fever and conjunctivitis in San Francisco tested positive for bird flu but had no known source of transmission.
2 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Red dye No. 3 has been banned. How does it compare to red dye No. 40 and other food dyes still on the market?
Many food and medicine brands have made the swap to red dye No. 40. Is it any healthier?
6 min read - WorldReuters
Los Angeles air quality improves from wildfires' hazardous levels
Air quality in wildfire-stricken Los Angeles improved on Thursday from hazardous peaks hit earlier this month, as tiny soot particles that can penetrate the lungs and brain dropped to moderate levels, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's latest data. Smoke from several wildfires in metro Los Angeles negatively affects the air quality of a population of about 18 million people. Air quality in Los Angeles was at "moderate" levels on Thursday morning, as judged by the EPA's Air Qual
1 min read - ScienceUSA TODAY
Medical mystery solved: Why do some people develop Huntington's earlier than others?
New genetic research shows why some people develop deadly Huntington's disease earlier than others. The findings could lead to better treatments.
10 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
Surprise finding sheds light on what causes Huntington's disease, a devastating fatal brain disorder
Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington’s disease, a devastating and fatal hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of life, causing nerve cells in parts of the brain to break down and die. The genetic mutation linked to Huntington's has long been known, but scientists haven't understood how people could have the mutation from birth, but not develop any problems until later in life. “The conundrum in our field has been: Why do you have a genetic disorder that man
3 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
UnitedHealth CEO remembers slain colleague, talks about root cause of health care woes
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty acknowledged the U.S. health care problems, cited high prices of medical services as root cause.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
Don't fall for the Blue Monday myth, eat quinoa and 13 more health tips to try this month
Plus: how to celebrate Lunar New Year and why it's a good time to donate blood.
9 min read - HealthNBC News
Cancer cases are increasing in women while declining in men, report finds
Cancer cases are shifting from men to women in the U.S., and from older to younger adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.
4 min read - USGood Morning America
Mother of Navy SEAL recruit who died after completing 'hell week' demands answers about son's death
The mother of a Navy SEAL recruit who died after completing "hell week" training has told ABC News that the cases against the men she blames for her son's death were dismissed by the Navy and she says she hasn't been told why. In February 2022, 24-year-old Kyle Mullen died after successfully endured the 120-hour week of brutal training that’s designed to push Navy SEAL candidates to their physical and mental limits. Mullen recounted parts of her son's story on “Good Morning America” in an inte
4 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals
Officials have confirmed eight new outbreaks in Michigan poultry flocks since mid-December.
5 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Cancer diagnoses rising faster in women, especially those under 50: Report
Women are now being diagnosed with cancer more often than men in certain age groups, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. Among adults aged 50-64, cancer rates are slightly higher in women, and women under 50 are almost twice as likely as men in the same age group to receive a cancer diagnosis. The report, released Thursday, found that while deaths continue to decrease, troubling racial disparities persist, with white Americans more likely to survive cancer than other gr
4 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Princess Kate's cancer story highlights a growing issue for US women
Nearly a million women are estimated to be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, according to a new report.
3 min read - HealthCBS News
Abbott sued over its marketing of potentially harmful toddler milk
Formulas marketed for toddlers are a burgeoning business, but pediatricians have long recommended against their use.
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Pope Francis hurts his right arm after falling for the second time in just over a month
Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt his right arm, the Vatican said, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin. The Vatican said that Thursday’s fall also occurred at Santa Marta, and the pope was later seen in audiences with his right arm in a sling. At one of the meetings, Francis apologetically offered his left hand for a handshake when he greeted the head of the U.N. fund for agricultural development, Alvaro Lario.
2 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
UnitedHealth tops profit forecasts but medical costs linger for health care giant
UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected profit in the final quarter of 2024, but a nagging rise in medical costs and care utilization surprised Wall Street. Shares of the health care giant slid Thursday after it released its first financial report since the brazen shooting of one of its executives outside a New York City hotel touched a national nerve and brought to the surface American frustration over health care access. UnitedHealth leaders opened a call with analysts Thursday by offerin
3 min read - BusinessReuters
UnitedHealth Group CEO says complex US healthcare system needs to change
(Reuters) -UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty said on Thursday that healthcare in the U.S. needs to be "less confusing, less complex and less costly" during the company's first earnings call since the murder of Brian Thompson, the head of its insurance unit. Thompson's killing outside a hotel where the company was to hold its investor day meeting was met with shock across the industry as well as a social media outpouring of anger from Americans frustrated over their dealings with health insurers, ci
3 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Poll: Most won't change drinking habits, despite Surgeon General's warning of cancer risk
Only 13% of respondents in an exclusive survey said they would drink less because of alcohol's cancer risk
1 min read - USUSA TODAY
Throw the book at UnitedHealthcare CEO murderer, voters say in exclusive poll
Two-thirds of Americans say the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare's CEO should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Strength training, protein and fiber: This healthy trinity is key in menopause, but experts say these lifestyle changes benefit everyone.
Getting enough fiber and protein, along with strength training twice a week, is important for long-term health.
6 min read - BusinessNBC News
Food safety advocates expect a smooth transition away from the newly banned Red No. 3
Because the artificial dye is prohibited in the E.U. and elsewhere, many food and beverage makers already have recipes without it that they can use for U.S consumers.
5 min read - LifestyleAssociated Press
What products contain Red 3 dye? Checking ingredient labels is the best way to find out
The Food and Drug Administration has ordered the removal of Red 3 dye from food and drink products in the U.S. due to concerns about its link to cancer in rats.
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
When does Trump take office? A guide to the 2025 inauguration, including what to expect, the schedule and tickets.
President-elect Donald Trump's Inauguration Day on Jan. 20 is in a few days. Here's what will take place now that the ceremonies have been moved inside.
9 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Top candidates for Cowboys, Saints, Jets, Jags & Raiders jobs + QB drama for Vikings & Browns | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz & Charles Robinson sort through the top candidates for each of the open NFL head coaching jobs.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NFL coaching updates, playoff news: Cowboys to interview Kellen Moore
Former Jets head coach Robert Saleh is drawing quite a bit of interest from teams with vacant head coach jobs. The latest team: the Cowboys.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stocks could be 'protected' from steep declines by Trump: BofA
Bank of America investment strategist Michael Hartnett argued that further downside in the stock market could be protected by Trump's pro-market policies.
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
Trump says he discussed 'balancing' TikTok with China's Xi Jinping as platform faces US ban
Incoming President Donald Trump said Friday that he has discussed solving the problem of TikTok with China’s president Xi Jinping. The social media platform owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance is set to face a nationwide ban starting Jan. 19.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
America's green energy boom will survive — and maybe even thrive — under Trump 2.0
The green energy transition is booming, even if government assistance dries up.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Donald Trump loves to use the stock market as a scoreboard. Interest rates will be the judge of that.
High interest rates have been weighing on the stock market rally, and there may be little Donald Trump can do to remedy that issue.
4 min read - SportsUncrowned
UFC 311: Biggest winners and losers from Arman Tsarukyan's shocking card shakeup
Who wins, who loses and who shrugs his shoulders and continues on unfazed after UFC 311's wild flurry of news?
5 min read - USYahoo News
California wildfires live updates: At least 27 dead as 3 blazes still burn in Los Angeles, Ventura counties
Fire officials said winds that fueled the wildfires have weakened.
1 min read - EntertainmentEngadget
Greta Gerwig's Narnia movie will get up to four weeks in theaters
Greta Gerwig's first Narnia movie will get a four week window where it'll only be available to view in theaters before heading to Netflix.
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