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Mysterious illness triggered by tick bite could affect thousands, yet many doctors are unaware of it

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Mysterious illness triggered by tick bite could affect thousands, yet many doctors are unaware of it

AI tech aims to detect breast cancer by mimicking radiologists’ eye movements: 'A critical friend'

'HUMAN-CENTRIC AI'

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AI tech aims to detect breast cancer by mimicking radiologists’ eye movements: 'A critical friend'

These are the best prebiotic-packed foods for boosting gut health, new study finds

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These are the best prebiotic-packed foods for boosting gut health, new study finds

America Together

NC community will have residents pledge to uphold Constitution, fly American flag year-round

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NC community will have residents pledge to uphold Constitution, fly American flag year-round

July 4th photo feature: These pictures over the years honor and celebrate America's independence

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July 4th photo feature: These pictures over the years honor and celebrate America's independence

On July 4, 'remember the blessing of living in the most free and prosperous society' on Earth

Faith July 4

On July 4, 'remember the blessing of living in the most free and prosperous society' on Earth

July Fourth blessings on America, with lessons from the red, white and blue

OPINION July 4

July Fourth blessings on America, with lessons from the red, white and blue

Just 4 minutes of intense daily activity could slash cancer risk among ‘non-exercisers,’ study finds

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Just 4 minutes of intense daily activity could slash cancer risk among ‘non-exercisers,’ study finds

COVID hospitalizations are on the rise, could signal ‘late summer wave,’ says the CDC

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COVID hospitalizations are on the rise, could signal ‘late summer wave,’ says the CDC

Errors in disease diagnosis lead to nearly 800,000 deaths, disabilities in US each year: study

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Errors in disease diagnosis lead to nearly 800,000 deaths, disabilities in US each year: study

Dementia-depression connection: Early sadness can lead to later cognitive issues, study finds

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Dementia-depression connection: Early sadness can lead to later cognitive issues, study finds

CDC likely to recommend annual COVID booster shot, director says

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CDC likely to recommend annual COVID booster shot, director says

Mysterious illness triggered by tick bite could affect thousands, yet many doctors are unaware of it

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Mysterious illness triggered by tick bite could affect thousands, yet many doctors are unaware of it

AI tech aims to detect breast cancer by mimicking radiologists’ eye movements: 'A critical friend'

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AI tech aims to detect breast cancer by mimicking radiologists’ eye movements: 'A critical friend'

Kids are behind on vaccines, heat wave raises heart attack risk, and 'girl dinners' trend sparks concern

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Kids are behind on vaccines, heat wave raises heart attack risk, and 'girl dinners' trend sparks concern

COVID air monitor from scientists can detect virus in indoor settings within 5 minutes

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COVID air monitor from scientists can detect virus in indoor settings within 5 minutes

Heart attack death risk can double during heat waves and high pollution, study finds: ‘A perfect storm’

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Heart attack death risk can double during heat waves and high pollution, study finds: ‘A perfect storm’

Many young kids are not getting ‘life-saving’ vaccines, study finds: 'Concerning trend'

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Many young kids are not getting ‘life-saving’ vaccines, study finds: 'Concerning trend'

These are the best prebiotic-packed foods for boosting gut health, new study finds

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These are the best prebiotic-packed foods for boosting gut health, new study finds

Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef in Northeast sickens 16, hospitalizes 6

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Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef in Northeast sickens 16, hospitalizes 6

Be well: Stop ‘summer sadness’ with these expert tips

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Be well: Stop ‘summer sadness’ with these expert tips

Colorado reports its first West Nile virus case in humans this year

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Colorado reports its first West Nile virus case in humans this year

Tuberculosis at the border: Doctors issue warnings of ‘drug-resistant strains’

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Tuberculosis at the border: Doctors issue warnings of ‘drug-resistant strains’

Breastfeeding ban: Georgia mother is told she can’t nurse her baby at waterpark, sparking debate

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Breastfeeding ban: Georgia mother is told she can’t nurse her baby at waterpark, sparking debate

Dengue fever cases could reach near-record highs this year: What to know about the tropical infectious disease

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Dengue fever cases could reach near-record highs this year: What to know about the tropical infectious disease

Aspartame in chewing gum: Dental experts weigh in on the sweetener’s safety for teeth and gums

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Aspartame in chewing gum: Dental experts weigh in on the sweetener’s safety for teeth and gums

AI heart scan aims to catch blockages years before symptoms: ‘Unbelievable breakthrough’

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AI heart scan aims to catch blockages years before symptoms: ‘Unbelievable breakthrough’

Listeria outbreak kills three adults in Washington state, health department confirms

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Listeria outbreak kills three adults in Washington state, health department confirms

Alzheimer’s disease may be detected by a finger prick blood test for earlier diagnosis and treatment

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Alzheimer’s disease may be detected by a finger prick blood test for earlier diagnosis and treatment

Tony Bennett’s battle with Alzheimer’s: What to know about dementia and death

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Tony Bennett’s battle with Alzheimer’s: What to know about dementia and death

New hair loss treatments may be on the way after major discovery, researchers say

July 22

New hair loss treatments may be on the way after major discovery, researchers say

Ohio woman details health journey after contracting rare infectious breast disease on a business trip

July 22

Ohio woman details health journey after contracting rare infectious breast disease on a business trip

‘Girl dinners’ social media trend sparks concern among experts: ‘Unhealthy obsession’

July 21

‘Girl dinners’ social media trend sparks concern among experts: ‘Unhealthy obsession’

Hawaii health officials call for action as syphilis cases rise

July 21

Hawaii health officials call for action as syphilis cases rise

Texas city reports syphilis outbreak amid 'limited supply' of penicillin drug

July 20

Texas city reports syphilis outbreak amid 'limited supply' of penicillin drug

New Alzheimer's drug 'astounds' patients, AI manages daily health and experts say aspartame is safe

July 20

New Alzheimer's drug 'astounds' patients, AI manages daily health and experts say aspartame is safe

Washington health officials investigate first case of drug-resistant fungus in Pierce County man

July 20

Washington health officials investigate first case of drug-resistant fungus in Pierce County man

AI app helps aging adults manage their prescriptions with one photo: ‘Your personal health assistant’

July 20

AI app helps aging adults manage their prescriptions with one photo: ‘Your personal health assistant’

Florida county reports 7th case of locally acquired malaria amid illness advisory

July 19

Florida county reports 7th case of locally acquired malaria amid illness advisory

Dementia patients who take opioids face 'worrisome' death risk, new study finds

July 18

Dementia patients who take opioids face 'worrisome' death risk, new study finds

Be well: Start a garden and reap the health benefits

July 18

Be well: Start a garden and reap the health benefits

New dementia drug 'has given me hope’: Alzheimer’s patients reveal their stories

July 18

New dementia drug 'has given me hope’: Alzheimer’s patients reveal their stories

Alzheimer’s disease is most common in these US counties, new study finds

July 17

Alzheimer’s disease is most common in these US counties, new study finds

FDA approves new drug Beyfortus to protect babies, toddlers from RSV

July 17

FDA approves new drug Beyfortus to protect babies, toddlers from RSV

Vision problems could mean higher dementia risk, study finds: 'Eye health and brain health are closely linked'

July 16

Vision problems could mean higher dementia risk, study finds: 'Eye health and brain health are closely linked'

Drowning prevention: Keep kids safe in and near the water with these tips

July 16

Drowning prevention: Keep kids safe in and near the water with these tips

'Dentist's dream' of regrowing teeth advances to clinical trials in Japan, says report

July 15

'Dentist's dream' of regrowing teeth advances to clinical trials in Japan, says report

‘Sleep divorce’: Why are some couples spending their nights in separate beds?

July 15

‘Sleep divorce’: Why are some couples spending their nights in separate beds?

Aspartame defended by industry experts after cancer risk warning: 'Limited evidence'

July 14

Aspartame defended by industry experts after cancer risk warning: 'Limited evidence'

Houston health officials report syphilis outbreak, 128% spike in cases among women

July 14

Houston health officials report syphilis outbreak, 128% spike in cases among women

Protecting athletes' mental health, AI-chosen embryos and how to prevent 'dry drowning'

July 13

Protecting athletes' mental health, AI-chosen embryos and how to prevent 'dry drowning'

HIV/AIDS can be eliminated by 2030 if countries take the correct steps, according to UN

July 13

HIV/AIDS can be eliminated by 2030 if countries take the correct steps, according to UN

Cruises see surge of Norovirus, highest in decade: CDC

July 12

Cruises see surge of Norovirus, highest in decade: CDC

New Ohio law requires coaches to get mental health training to help student athletes: 'Support our kids'

July 12

New Ohio law requires coaches to get mental health training to help student athletes: 'Support our kids'

What is xylazine? White House launches national response plan for combating drug deaths

July 12

What is xylazine? White House launches national response plan for combating drug deaths

AI babies: New technology is helping fertility docs choose the best embryos for IVF

July 12

AI babies: New technology is helping fertility docs choose the best embryos for IVF

Ozempic diabetes and weight loss medication under investigation after a few reports of suicidal thoughts

July 10

Ozempic diabetes and weight loss medication under investigation after a few reports of suicidal thoughts

Be well: Recognize the warning signs of ‘dry drowning’ and take quick action

July 10

Be well: Recognize the warning signs of ‘dry drowning’ and take quick action

'Adversity scores' to boost medical school diversity? It would ‘ignore' patients' best interests, says expert

July 10

'Adversity scores' to boost medical school diversity? It would ‘ignore' patients' best interests, says expert

Summer meltdowns: Here's how extreme heat can affect your mood and mental health

July 10

Summer meltdowns: Here's how extreme heat can affect your mood and mental health

‘Bed rotting’ is self-care, some insist, but mental health expert shares warnings about social media trend

July 9

‘Bed rotting’ is self-care, some insist, but mental health expert shares warnings about social media trend

Resistance training can alleviate Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, research suggests

July 8

Resistance training can alleviate Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, research suggests

Wisconsin woman dead after contracting rare fungus found in soil

July 8

Wisconsin woman dead after contracting rare fungus found in soil

FDA fully approves 'novel' Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi, will be covered by Medicare

July 6

FDA fully approves 'novel' Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi, will be covered by Medicare

Beach pollution warning, pink eye prevention and how teeth-brushing can boost the brain

July 6

Beach pollution warning, pink eye prevention and how teeth-brushing can boost the brain

Feds order 6 companies to stop selling cannabis edibles that look like kids’ snacks

July 6

Feds order 6 companies to stop selling cannabis edibles that look like kids’ snacks

Contaminated beach water could make swimmers sick, warns new pollution report: ‘Several troubling trends’

July 6

Contaminated beach water could make swimmers sick, warns new pollution report: ‘Several troubling trends’

Athletes, lawmakers and health experts unite to promote CPR and AED training

July 5

Athletes, lawmakers and health experts unite to promote CPR and AED training

Surprising brain boost: Brushing your teeth may reduce the risk of dementia, new study suggests

July 5

Surprising brain boost: Brushing your teeth may reduce the risk of dementia, new study suggests

What is scoliosis? Causes and symptoms of the spinal condition, treatment plans and more

July 5

What is scoliosis? Causes and symptoms of the spinal condition, treatment plans and more

Skin cancer checks and sunscreen: Why these (still) matter very much for good health

July 5

Skin cancer checks and sunscreen: Why these (still) matter very much for good health

Dangers you can't see may be lurking in your unwashed bedding, says study: Beware the 'health concerns'

July 5

Dangers you can't see may be lurking in your unwashed bedding, says study: Beware the 'health concerns'

Measles protection is paramount before traveling outside the US, says CDC

July 4

Measles protection is paramount before traveling outside the US, says CDC

Be well: Treat and prevent pink eye with a health specialist's top tips

July 3

Be well: Treat and prevent pink eye with a health specialist's top tips

Singing with others for health and wellness: It can 'renew the spirit and adjust the mindset’

July 3

Singing with others for health and wellness: It can 'renew the spirit and adjust the mindset’

Fourth of July firework safety tips: What to know

July 1

Fourth of July firework safety tips: What to know

Infections from potentially deadly bacteria in baby formula added to CDC watchlist

June 30

Infections from potentially deadly bacteria in baby formula added to CDC watchlist

Talk therapy? AI may detect 'earliest symptoms' of dementia by analyzing speech patterns

June 30

Talk therapy? AI may detect 'earliest symptoms' of dementia by analyzing speech patterns

Gender dysphoria growing among younger adults amid ‘increasing acceptance,’ study finds

June 29

Gender dysphoria growing among younger adults amid ‘increasing acceptance,’ study finds

Migraine pain relief tips, plus first AI drug reaches humans and uterine cancer is on the uptick

June 29

Migraine pain relief tips, plus first AI drug reaches humans and uterine cancer is on the uptick

Biden has sleep apnea: What is it?

June 29

Biden has sleep apnea: What is it?

Heads up on migraines as expert reveals tips for finding relief from 'debilitating' headaches

June 29

Heads up on migraines as expert reveals tips for finding relief from 'debilitating' headaches

Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber deaths from ovarian cancer, oncologist says: ‘We need to do better’

June 29

Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber deaths from ovarian cancer, oncologist says: ‘We need to do better’

First US malaria cases diagnosed in decades: What to know about the disease

June 28

First US malaria cases diagnosed in decades: What to know about the disease

Texas postal worker dies while delivering mail in 'dangerous environment' with record-high temps

June 28

Texas postal worker dies while delivering mail in 'dangerous environment' with record-high temps

First AI-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients

June 28

First AI-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients

IV therapy craze has Americans pumping vitamins into their veins: Results are 'pretty dramatic'

June 27

IV therapy craze has Americans pumping vitamins into their veins: Results are 'pretty dramatic'

As Lyme disease tests miss many acute infections, potential at-home test offers hope for earlier diagnosis

June 27

As Lyme disease tests miss many acute infections, potential at-home test offers hope for earlier diagnosis

Locally acquired malaria cases confirmed in Texas and Florida as CDC calls for action plan

June 26

Locally acquired malaria cases confirmed in Texas and Florida as CDC calls for action plan

Be well: Prevent dangerous falls among older adults by taking key steps

June 26

Be well: Prevent dangerous falls among older adults by taking key steps

Hydration nation: Clients clamor for IV therapy on demand even though it’s not FDA-approved

June 26

Hydration nation: Clients clamor for IV therapy on demand even though it’s not FDA-approved

AI helps dentists catch more cavities and gum disease: It's 'unbiased' and gives 'more accurate' diagnoses

June 26

AI helps dentists catch more cavities and gum disease: It's 'unbiased' and gives 'more accurate' diagnoses

Ozempic-Wegovy pill may be on the way: Trial shows promising results for new weight loss tablet

June 25

Ozempic-Wegovy pill may be on the way: Trial shows promising results for new weight loss tablet

BMI measurement deemed ‘racist’ in new medical report: ‘This is politics, not medicine'

June 24

BMI measurement deemed ‘racist’ in new medical report: ‘This is politics, not medicine'

Muscular dystrophy breakthrough: FDA approves first-ever gene therapy for rare children’s disease

June 23

Muscular dystrophy breakthrough: FDA approves first-ever gene therapy for rare children’s disease

Addiction complicates pain management, but new guidelines offer help for 'complex patients'

June 22

Addiction complicates pain management, but new guidelines offer help for 'complex patients'

Social media warnings for teens, plus breast cancer survival updates and kids' tummy troubles

June 22

Social media warnings for teens, plus breast cancer survival updates and kids' tummy troubles

AI tech aims to help patients catch disease early, even ‘reverse their biological age’

June 22

AI tech aims to help patients catch disease early, even ‘reverse their biological age’

Daily use of low-dose aspirin may increase anemia risk in healthy older adults: study

June 22

Daily use of low-dose aspirin may increase anemia risk in healthy older adults: study

Spike in teen depression aligns with rise of social media, new poll suggests: ‘It’s not going anywhere’

June 21

Spike in teen depression aligns with rise of social media, new poll suggests: ‘It’s not going anywhere’

Breakthrough for multiple sclerosis sufferers may involve helpful hormone: ‘Patients should remain optimistic’

June 21

Breakthrough for multiple sclerosis sufferers may involve helpful hormone: ‘Patients should remain optimistic’

Doctors increasingly using AR smart glasses in operating room: 'Potential to revolutionize surgeries'

June 21

Doctors increasingly using AR smart glasses in operating room: 'Potential to revolutionize surgeries'

Kids’ stomach pain is common complaint, yet many parents don’t seek medical care, poll finds

June 20

Kids’ stomach pain is common complaint, yet many parents don’t seek medical care, poll finds

Cancer centers are suffering major shortage of popular chemo drugs

June 20

Cancer centers are suffering major shortage of popular chemo drugs

Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer will survive beyond 5 years, study finds

June 20

Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer will survive beyond 5 years, study finds

Be well: Prevent hearing loss with these 6 expert tips

June 19

Be well: Prevent hearing loss with these 6 expert tips

West Nile virus season: What you must know about spread, symptoms and prevention

June 18

West Nile virus season: What you must know about spread, symptoms and prevention