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Trial of hormonal gel shows promise for male birth control
In the phase 2 trial, 222 men applied 5 milliliters of the gel (the equivalent of a teaspoon) to each shoulder blade once a day. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A…
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5 million doses of vaccine against H5N1 avian flu being prepared
The new vaccine doses combine an antigen that targets the H5 portion of the H5N1 virus with an ingredient designed to boost the immune response triggered by the vaccine. Photo by…
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Popular weight-loss drugs Wegovy, Ozempic may lower desire for sweets
Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Ozempic and Wegovy appear to improve people's sensitivity to tastes, potentially lowering their desire for sweets, a new study…
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Surgery to relieve nerve compression may help ease migraines
Migraine surgery seeks to relieve nerve compression at trigger sites in the head and neck, researchers explained. This pressure is thought to contribute to headaches. Photo by…
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Deaths linked to ATV use in U.S. climb by a third in one year
Deaths linked to ATV use jumped by a third in 2020 compared to rates seen in 2019, a recent report found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News In just one year, U.S.…
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Traumatic brain injury affects 1 in 8 older Americans
Medicare data shows that about 13% of seniors suffered a severe concussion during an average follow-up period of 18 years, researchers report. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Study: Mediterranean diet may cuts odds of early death for women
Compared to women who hadn't followed the diet, those who most closely matched the Mediterranean regimen had a 17% lower risk of dying from heart disease and a 20% lower odds of a…
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Drinking coffee may affect dopamine function in patients with Parkinson’s
Consuming caffeine appears to blunt the brain's ability to use dopamine, the hormone that lies at the heart of Parkinson's symptoms, researchers reported. Photo by Adobe…
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HHS announces new tool to help residents deal with extreme heat
1 of 2 | The Department of Health and Human Services on Friday introduced a new tool to help communities prepare for extreme heat. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI |…
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LGBTQ+ Americans face stress, discrimination along with higher cancer risk factors
LGBTQ+ people are at higher risk for cancer, yet experience multiple barriers to healthcare access like discrimination. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News While LGBTQ+…
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