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'Will it really work?': Young sickle cell patient among the first to start new gene therapy
Since two gene therapies were approved for sickle cell disease in late 2023, only a handful of patients have started the expensive treatments.
10 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Keeping blood pressure under control is critical. There's a new option for tough cases
Nothing doctors prescribed controlled Michael Garrity’s dangerously high blood pressure — until they zapped away some nerves on his kidneys. If that sounds weird, well, kidneys help regulate blood pressure in part through signals from certain nerves. “My blood pressure would spike and I’d run out of breath and feel tired, and that doesn’t happen anymore,” said Garrity, 62, of Needham, Massachusetts.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Love a good midnight snack? 5 healthy options that won’t mess with your sleep
What to reach for when that late-hour hunger pang strikes, according to dietitians.
4 min read - HealthABC News
Moderna awarded $590M to help accelerate development of mRNA-based bird flu vaccine: HHS
Moderna has been awarded approximately $590 million from the federal government to help speed up the development of an mRNA-based bird flu vaccine, alongside other influenza vaccines, health officials announced Friday. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said in a press release that the funding will allow the pharmaceutical company to accelerate the development of an H5N1 mRNA influenza vaccine "that is well matched to strains currently circulating in cows and birds and expan
2 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
FDA orders manufacturers to do a better job detecting bird flu in raw pet food
FDA wants pet food manufacturers to do a better job identifying possible signs of bird flu in raw foods such as uncooked meat or unpasteurized eggs
2 min read - USAssociated Press
Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says
Some wounds suffered by six Hawaii residents flown to Arizona for medical treatment after a deadly illegal fireworks explosion on New Year's are comparable to battlefield injuries, the doctor overseeing their care said Friday. Dr. Kevin Foster, the director of the Arizona Burn Center in Phoenix, said flying particles and debris from the explosion inflicted traumatic injuries. “In addition to the thermal injury that comes from the heat and the flame and the fire, we also have an explosive natur
2 min read - HealthNBC News
As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines
As fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic in humans, the federal government is pouring more money into the development of new vaccines, including an mRNA shot.
8 min read - HealthYahoo Life
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 the Gaza Strip. 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 re
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 - USAssociated Press
How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible
The path to Lost Lake was steep and unpaved, lined with sharp rocks and holes. A group of scientists and students gingerly made their way, using canes or a helping hand to guide them. The field trip was designed to illustrate the challenges disabled researchers often face and how barriers can be overcome.
5 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 - SportsYahoo Sports
NFL coaching requests, hires: Full list of teams and names being pursued
Feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of NFL interview requests? Let Yahoo Sports help.
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
What Trump is planning for day one — and what could matter most for investors
Donald Trump and his allies are promising a "blizzard" of activity on Jan. 20, with perhaps 100 executive actions to be signed within hours of Trump's swearing-in.
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
What could happen to your TikTok app on Sunday
What happens on your smartphone once a US law banning TikTok takes effect Sunday? It will depend on the actions of TikTok parent ByteDance, President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, and some of America's largest tech giants.
7 min read - HealthYahoo Canada Style
He survived stage four colorectal cancer. Now, he's sharing 5 things to do — and avoid doing — when it comes to the disease
Barry Stein had ignored symptoms that started appearing in 1995, until he was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer.
6 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 - SportsUncrowned
WWE SmackDown results and highlights (Jan. 17): Tiffany Stratton and Bayley steal the show
WWE SmackDown highlighted the young title reign of Tiffany Stratton and gave the San Diego crowd a notable Rey Mysterio match.
9 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Beat the freeze: These fleece-lined leggings are 'amazingly flattering' and just $25
Warm and wonderful, they keep the cold out and suck everything in.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Former Wisconsin DB Xavier Lucas leaving school for Miami without entering transfer portal in a groundbreaking move
Wisconsin refused to enter Lucas into the portal after he requested a transfer, but he's off to Miami regardless in a groundbreaking move that may have ramifications across college football.
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
America's top consumer watchdog faces uncertain future as some Trump allies call to 'delete' the CFPB
Eliminating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Trump's second term appears unlikely. But observers expect the agency to be more restrained.
4 min read - CelebrityYahoo Celebrity
Justin Baldoni responds publicly for 1st time since filing $400M lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds: 'Grateful to be with the family'
Lively's legal team issued a statement after Baldoni's 179-page lawsuit, claiming it's "another chapter in the abuser playbook."
8 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'My 50-year-old nails look younger': This strengthener is just $5
Loaded with keratin, this treatment gives weak nails the boost they need to become strong and resilient.
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 - HealthYahoo Life Shopping
Should you drink apple cider vinegar? A health expert outlines pros and cons
Bottoms up! This sour, tangy tonic could be the wellness add-on you need — here's what to know before trying it out.
4 min read - BusinessEngadget
The Anker Prime battery with a charging base is 40 percent off, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
The best discounts we found this week include deals on MacBooks, iPads, Anker chargers, Kindles and more.
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