Health

Women who carried mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes had a higher-than-average risk of developing breast cancer by age 60. But the absolute risk was significantly lower than most…
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A recent study found that more than half of people with Parkinson's conceal their diagnosis for fear of stigma. Photo courtesy of Pxhere Patients with Parkinson's…
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A new study suggests women who are exposed to higher levels of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, are more likely to have been diagnosed with certain cancers. Photo…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill (norgestrel) for preventing pregnancy without a prescription in July, but pill maker Perrigo has yet to announce the price of…
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A new study found that ChatGPT performed about as well as human doctors in diagnosing patients, when both are given the same set of clinical information. Photo by Tumisu/Pixabay…
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The median household net worth of the seniors in a recent study dropped by more than half in the eight years before they were diagnosed with dementia, but dipped much less for folks…
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Children entertain themselves by watching a show on a cell phone at El Barretal shelter in Tijuana, Mexico on December 9, 2018. A new study out of Boston University School of Public…
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A survey of 109 doctors and other providers at those clinics found 36% were uncomfortable discussing firearm-related risks with patients. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo…
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CBD has been proven safe and effective in the treatment of seizure disorders and may be useful for treating some cancers, Vrana said, but science on the substance is still limited.…
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The study found that it was more common for Hispanic Americans to lose insurance coverage at 65. Photo by Free-Photos/Pixabay As people age, health issues tend to…
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