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Obesity rates are down in the US for first time in more than a decade
Researchers who found that obesity dipped for the first time in more than a decade suggested that weight loss drugs like Ozempic might play a role.
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FDA warns about men's supplements tainted with prescription drugs
They’re widely marketed to men for performance, energy and sex drive. What you need to know to stay safe.
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What is brain fog?
Doctor explains what you need to know about what is informally referred to as “brain fog.”
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Two cats suspected of contracting H5 bird flu die after drinking recalled raw milk
Two cats have died after being suspected of contracting H5 bird flu after drinking raw milk that had been recalled, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday.
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Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,' Pew report finds
Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center.
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Jamie Foxx says a doctor initially dismissed the 1st symptom of his brain bleed
In his stand-up special ‘Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…’ Foxx reveals how doctors overlooked this symptom of his potentially deadly aneurysm.
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Biden administration has no current plans to authorize a bird flu vaccine for humans
Officials are monitoring the outbreak, but say that a vaccine is not yet warranted because the virus isn’t spreading among people or causing severe illness.
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Killing of health insurance CEO draws attention to frustration over denied claims
In a series of archived posts from a now-deleted Reddit account, Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, wrote extensively about a chronic back condition that he said caused him immense pain.
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Federal judge blocks Obamacare coverage for DACA recipients in 19 states
A federal judge in North Dakota blocked a Biden administration rule that allowed DACA recipients to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
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The weight-loss drug boom has become one of the internet's biggest scams
As demand for obesity drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro and Ozempic, outpaces supply, online scams are rising, according to cybersecurity experts.
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USDA orders testing of national milk supply over bird flu concerns
The testing will begin Dec. 16.
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Increasing number of pharmacies close in Black, Brown communities
Black and Latino communities are facing growing risks of losing access to medical services as more pharmacies across the U.S. closed in the recent years. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield halts anesthesia payment policy after backlash
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said Thursday it was not going ahead with a policy change that would limit reimbursements for anesthesia during surgeries and medical procedures. The new policy would have reimbursed doctors based on time limits set by the insurer.
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Maximize Your Medicare Advantage Plan for 2025!
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here! Join Jess and Andrea Hadley from Wellcare for essential tips to help you and your loved ones choose the best plan for 2025. Visit WellcareNow.com to learn more. Take charge of your health today!
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Trump's former FDA commissioner: ‘It will cost lives in this country' if RFK Jr. follows through on intentions
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, on Friday raised concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda for the Department of Health and Human Services.
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LA County commemorates 2024 World AIDS Day
Landmarks across the county of Los Angeles will light up in red Sunday to commemorate World AIDS Day 2024, representing a collective commitment to ending the epidemic.
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RFK Jr. attacked the CDC's ‘fascism' and likened vaccinating children to abuse by the Catholic Church
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a dark view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Foul odors from Tijuana sewage flows prompt air quality advisory in the South Bay
Air quality officials detected a spike in a toxic gas in the South Bay Monday evening stemming from sewage pollution from Tijuana.
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Why abortions rose after Roe was overturned
Contrary to many predictions, abortions did not decline nationally after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. Here’s what’s behind the trend.
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Dave Weldon, Trump's CDC pick, could bolster an RFK Jr. anti-vaccine agenda
Weldon served 14 years in Congress, where he was an outspoken critic of the CDC and its vaccine program.