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Pope Francis showing 'some' improvement amid hospitalization for bronchitis, Vatican says
As Pope Francis continued to show "some" improvement in his lab tests, the pontiff remained hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection on Sunday, according to the Vatican. Matteo Bruni, the director of the Vatican press room, told reporters on Sunday that the pope had his second consecutive restful night after being admitted to the hospital on Friday. On Saturday, the Vatican said the pope "rested all night" Friday and had no fever on Saturday morning.
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Pope is stable, followed Mass on television as he recovers from respiratory infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis had breakfast, read the newspapers and followed Mass on television Sunday after a second night sleeping well at the hospital where the 88-year-old pontiff is being treated for a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said. Francis' condition was stable, as he continues his unspecified drug therapy, alternating in the afternoon between reading and resting, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. The Argentine pope, a known workaholic who keeps up a grueling pace despite his many ail
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Dentists' nightmare foods: 8 crunchy, sticky, sugary foods that are bad for your teeth
Goldfish crackers, dried fruit and other sticky, crunchy treats that can damage your teeth.
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Disinfect your home after an illness, try Jalen Hurts's screensaver trick and eat yogurt — plus 8 more tips for having a great week
Try these health and wellness tips to have your best week.
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Measles continues to spread as Texas outbreak rises to 48 cases: Here's what to know
A fast-growing measles outbreak has infected dozens of people in Texas and now New Mexico as officials warn of further spread.
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Colorado Black Resource Directory connects patients with specialized health care
A new resource is bringing culturally appropriate health care providers to Black Coloradans.
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Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home
An older woman in southeast Wyoming is hospitalized with bird flu, state health department officials said Friday. It's the state's first human case of Type A H5N1 influenza, which is spreading through animals and some people. Nearly 70 people in the U.S. have been reported infected with bird flu in the last year, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though researchers and studies suggest that's likely an undercount.
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Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly hued additive from candies and cough syrup, baked goods and frozen treats. A federal statute requires FDA to ban any additive found to cause cancer in animals, though officials stressed that the way Red 3 leads to cancer in rats doesn’t happen in people. As their use is questioned by experts and consumers, here’s what you need to know: What
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Doctors order 'absolute rest' for Pope Francis while he's being treated for a respiratory infection
Doctors on Saturday prescribed “absolute rest” for Pope Francis and modified the treatment for his respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said, a day after the 88-year-old pope was admitted to a hospital following a weeklong bout of bronchitis. On doctors' orders, Francis won't deliver his traditional Sunday noon blessing, which he could have done from his hospital room if he was well enough. The Argentine pope, a known workaholic who keeps up a grueling pace despite his many ailments, was a
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The egg crisis is hitting New York City's go-to breakfast sandwich
Deli and bodega owners told BI they're paying more than $200 for a case of eggs, forcing them to boost prices of the classic bacon, egg and cheese.
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Walking isn’t just about hitting 10,000 steps. What we can learn about how people walk in Italy, France, Japan and more.
Walking can be so much more than just a form of exercise or a way to get from point A to point B.
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Pope Francis, in hospital, won't lead usual Sunday prayer, Vatican says
ROME (Reuters) -Pope Francis, who is receiving treatment in hospital for a respiratory tract infection, will not appear in public on Sunday to lead his usual weekly prayer with pilgrims, the Vatican said. The pontiff, 88, has been suffering from bronchitis for more than a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday morning. The pope's treatment on Saturday was "slightly modified based on further microbiological findings", the statement said.
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Gen Xers are moving south to retirement hot spots — they don't always love it when they get there
Gen Xers are relocating to retirement hot spots for better housing, lower prices, and warmer weather, but these areas come with their disadvantages.
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In rural West Texas, a measles outbreak grows with no end in sight
At least 49 cases of measles, mostly in children, have been confirmed in Gaines County, Texas. Health officials suspect 200 to 300 people may be infected.
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Doctors' visits for flu continuing to reach record levels: CDC
The rate of Americans visiting doctors' offices for flu-like illness continues to reach record levels, new federal data published on Friday shows. Nearly 8% of outpatient visits for respiratory illness during the week ending Feb. 8 were for flu-like illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This continues to be the highest level seen since at least 2009, during the swine flu pandemic.
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Major Michigan insurer in talks to settle lawsuits over fired workers and COVID-19 vaccine
The disclosure comes three months after a jury awarded more than $12 million to a woman who had worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for more than 30 years. Much of that award will likely be reduced because of a cap on punitive damages. Blue Cross and Noah Hurwitz, the attorney representing Domski and many other former employees, declined to comment further Friday.
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Louisiana health department says it will stop promoting mass vaccination. Here's what that could mean
In a surprising announcement, Louisiana's surgeon general announced late Thursday that the state health department "will no longer promote mass vaccination." In a memo to staff members, Dr. Ralph Abraham described vaccines as "one tool in a toolbox" to combat severe illness and that conversations about specific vaccines are best held between an individual and their health care provider. It comes on the heels of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation to lead the Department of Health & Human Servi
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Tigers, zebras and other stuffed animals will get new homes after health concerns kept them hidden
Crocodiles, monkeys, tigers, zebras and dozens of other taxidermy animals will move to new homes after concerns about arsenic exposure forced the closure of the South Dakota museum where they had been displayed for decades. The Delbridge Museum of Natural History at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls closed in August 2023 after testing showed potentially hazardous levels of arsenic present in 80% of the specimens of the Brockhouse Collection. The decision raised concerns that the 152 specimen
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Teddi Mellencamp's estranged husband shares update after her emergency brain surgery
A former star of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" is opening up about a brain tumor diagnosis. Teddi Mellencamp, who starred on the reality TV series for three seasons, shared on Instagram that doctors found "multiple tumors" on her brain after she had been suffering from what she described as "severe and debilitating" headaches. Mellencamp said doctors would perform surgery Wednesday to remove two of the tumors, and that she would have to undergo radiation later on to try to remove the
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Pope hospitalized for 'necessary tests' as bronchitis treatment continues
Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital on Friday for "necessary tests" and to continue his ongoing bronchitis treatment, the Vatican said. "This morning, at the end of the audiences, Pope Francis will be admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic for some necessary diagnostic tests and to continue in a hospital setting [his] treatment for bronchitis that is still ongoing," the Vatican said in a statement. The Vatican said in an update that the pope has a respiratory tract infection and has s
