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Younger Asian American women had the second-lowest breast cancer rate. Why they're now tied for No. 1
Since 2000, breast cancer among Asian American and Pacific Islander women under 50 has increased by 50%, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Drug overdose deaths fall for 6 months straight as officials wonder what's working
After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.
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Patients are relying on Lyft, Uber to travel far distances to medical care
Uber and Lyft trips can save patients and insurers money, costing a fraction of the typical fee for an ambulance ride, said David Slusky, an economics professor at the University of Kansas
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What do snake dreams mean? An expert breaks down the symbolism
A professional dream interpreter says snakes are signs of a coming transformation.
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Parasitic outbreak in North Carolina traced to undercooked bear meat, CDC says
Ten people likely suffered from trichinellosis, a rare parasitic disease linked to wild game meat, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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What to know about whooping cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection that can be fatal in infants. Here’s what you need to know.
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Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram
A new U.S. rule requires mammography centers to inform women about their breast density. The information isn’t entirely new for some women because many states already had similar requirements. Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram.
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Arm position during blood pressure check may lead to wrong reading, study finds
Common arm positions during screening can cause a significant increase in the systolic pressure number.
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Former E! News host recalls the ‘whiplash' of rare, aggressive breast cancer diagnosis at 43
After a routine mammogram in late 2022, Kristina Guerrero received a call for follow-up tests because doctors thought they spotted a cyst in her breast. She did not have a family history of breast cancer, so she suspected the mass was scar tissue from a previous surgery.
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Is bird flu spreading in people? Without blood test results, officials can't say.
Antibody blood test results expected later this month may help answer a crucial question: Is there human-to-human transmission of the bird flu?
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California now has 2 confirmed cases of bird flu
Public health officials in California are investigating two human cases of bird flu.
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US school-entry vaccination rates fall as exemptions keep rising
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: TV Personality Samantha Harris shares her multi-year journey & tips to advocate for your health
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with TV host, author and health coach Samantha Harris during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Harris shares her multi-year health journey and lessons learned along the way.
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Breast cancer rates among young women on the rise
A new report says breast cancer has become more common in women under the age of 50.
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Breast cancer rising among younger women and Asian Americans, report finds
Even as breast cancer mortality falls, breast cancer diagnoses are rising, especially among younger women and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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California families will see expanded IVF, fertility insurance coverage thanks to new law
Millions of Californians will see expanded access to IVF and other fertility treatments thanks to a new state mandate.
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New state law expands insurance coverage of fertility treatments
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that expands access to IVF and fertility treatments in the state. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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1 in 3 Gen Z men turn to social media for health advice: Here's how to spot medical misinformation online
One out of 3 Gen Z men in the U.S. are turning to social media for their health information, according to a recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic.
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FDA approves Bristol Myers Squibb's schizophrenia drug, the first new type of treatment in decades
The twice-daily pill, Cobenfy, is a badly needed new treatment option for the nearly 3 million adults in the U.S. living with schizophrenia.
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OC doctor accused by patients of botching work appears in court on criminal charges
Southern California plastic surgeon Arian Mowlavi is facing two felony counts of battery with serious bodily injury related to two patients, but before his arraignment Wednesday he submitted a financial declaration requesting the court appoint a public defender.