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Health News -- U.S. suspends live animal imports from Mexico amid screwworm outbreak -- The Department of Agriculture has temporarily halted the import of live cattle, horses and bison from Mexico to stop the spread of New World screwworm, a parasite that can be deadly to animals and hurt people.1 day ago
Science News -- Oxford study suggests chimps use medicinal plants to heal wounds, aid others -- New research sheds light on how chimpanzees self-medicate wounds with plants and provide aid to other chimps.2 days ago
Health News -- No link between ADHD medications and psychosis, study finds -- ADHD stimulant meds don't increase children's risk of psychosis, a new study says.2 days ago
Health News -- Hearing aids effectively combat seniors' loneliness, study says -- Hearing aids appear to be an effective method of countering an epidemic of loneliness among U.S. seniors, a new study says.2 days ago
U.S. News -- Small nodule found in Biden's prostate -- A routine medical physical revealed a small nodule in former President Joe Biden's prostate, but its cause is unknown.3 days ago
Health News -- Barcode scanner apps reveal truth about food, cosmetics -- The soaring popularity of smartphone apps that scan barcodes on food products to provide health scores are empowering consumers and shifting dynamics in the food industry, recent studies suggest.2 days ago
Health News -- After 2 reported deaths, officials tell Ixchiq users age 60+ to stop vaccine temporarily -- The Trump administration's FDA and CDC is advising U.S. patients using the drug Ixchiq to hold off while U.S. health officials seek newer information on vaccine results in the global fight against chikungunya virus.1 day ago
Health News -- Double-lung transplant in U.S. saves German mother of twins -- Cornelia Tischmacher's road to survival led from Germany to the United States, where she received a double-lung transplant at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago the day after Christmas 2024.4 days ago
Health News -- 130,000 more Igloo coolers recalled over amputation fears -- Igloo has recalled another 130,000 coolers over fears that pinch points around the handles and latches could lead to finger amputations.3 days ago
Health News -- Survey: U.S. adults' use of illicit opioids 20 times higher than previously estimated -- The number of Americans using illicit opioids, including fentanyl, is 20 times higher than previously estimated, according to a study published by the RAND Corp. and the University of Southern California.3 days ago
Health News -- First at-home test to screen for cervical cancer approved by FDA -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Teal Health to provide the nation's first at-home test kit to screen for cervical cancer.4 days ago
Health News -- FDA approves 3 natural food color additives -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved three new natural food color additives, part of Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s move away from artificial options.4 days ago
Health News -- Smoking doesn't explain greater COPD risk for women -- Smoking can't explain why women are more at risk for COPD, a new study says.4 days ago
Health News -- Blood testing could spot cancer early, study says -- Blood tests could catch as many as half of cancers at an earlier, more treatable stage, a new study says.4 days ago
Drug said to be effective against early migraine symptoms3 days ago
Toxic metals found in all rice samples in study1 day ago
New 'long COVID' study zeroes in on possible biological cause of brain fog2 days ago
Novo Nordisk, U.S. biotech company team up to create obesity pills18 hours ago
New blood test for Alzheimer's approved by FDA1 day ago