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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.
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OC plastic surgeon ‘Dr. Laguna' arraigned on criminal charges
SoCal 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. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 I-Team on Sept. 25, 2024.
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What to know about Parkinson's disease after Brett Favre's announcement
Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. Here’s what more to know about the disease.
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What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system that weakens nerve cells and leads to symptoms, including problems with movement, tremor, stiffness and impaired balance.
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Iron deficiency in adults may be more common than thought, study finds
A new study found that nearly one third of Americans may have an undiagnosed iron deficiency. Here’s how to address the issue.
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FDA approves first at-home nasal spray flu vaccine
The first flu vaccine that people can give to themselves at home will be a nasal spray called FluMist. It will still require a prescription, but it can be ordered directly from an online pharmacy.
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Erasing stigma surrounding help, resources for suicidal individuals
Suicide rates have been climbing over recent years, with the most vulnerable population being teenagers and young adults. In an effort to minimize stigma and raise awareness, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services is hosting a 5K run on Sept. 29 at UCLA. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.
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Jill Biden reveals $500 million plan that focuses on women's health
First lady Jill Biden on Monday unveiled a new set of actions to address health inequities faced by women in the United States, plans that include spending at least $500 million annually on women’s health research.