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Vaping best way to quit smoking, new study finds
A team looked at 80 major trials involving nearly 30,000 people and found that nicotine vapes were more effective than traditional aids, inc
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FDA approves breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug
The FDA has approved a new drug to treat pancreatic cancer. NPR's A Martinez speaks with Adam Feuerstein, who writes for the science and hea
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FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival
U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer
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PMOS clinics 'good start, but more can be done'
Jersey's government launches a three-month trial clinic to help women with the ovarian syndrome.
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World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over
International body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.
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Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them.
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World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed
Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.
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‘Work is good for you’: how UK scheme could help tackle youth mental health crisis
Paid employment can boost confidence and wellbeing, says Pat McFadden as jobs guarantee scheme gets under wayWork must be “part of the answe
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Drugstores say Medicare's $50 obesity drug program is catching on
The Bridge program, which began July 1, makes some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for obesity drugs for $50 a month. CVS and Walgreens say
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5 Things About Dolly Parton You Didn’t Know: From Producing ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ to the COVID Vaccine
The inimitable, irreplaceable Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer. She was 80. The country legend and cultu
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5 Things About Dolly Parton You Didn’t Know: From Producing ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ to the COVID Vaccine
The inimitable, irreplaceable Dolly Parton died Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer. She was 80. The country legend and cultural icon w
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Catholic bishops tell Florida there's no religious reason for vaccine exemptions
The bishops' snub comes as the state continues to attack vaccines.
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Recalls paint only part of the food safety picture
Recalls of lettuce, jalapeno peppers and eggs because of foodborne illness outbreaks have put a spotlight on the safety of the U.S. food sup
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Kyle Singler Videos: Mental Health Experts on Former Duke Athlete Plea
Former NBA player Kyle Singler alarmed fans after posting videos online in which he appeared disheveled and pleaded for help.
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States try new tactics to bring down high hospital prices
Indiana is the latest state to experiment with limiting what hospitals can charge, to try to get a handle on high health costs.
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ADHD is no myth – but we should interrogate it all the same | Letters
Readers respond to Gina Rippon’s criticism of a controversial TV documentary about attention deficit hyperactivity disorderThree months ago,
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One in 17 Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented, Study Points to One Vaccine
A surprising connection emerged in a major study, raising new questions about whether one routine shot could protect the brain.
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Shingles vaccine could slash risk of stroke and heart disease, study finds
The shingles vaccine could slash the risk of heart disease, heart failure and stroke, a study has found.
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How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.
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Mpox is back – and in new countries. How this outbreak can be contained
The public health emergencies in 2022 and 2024 saw the virus reported in 145 countries, but in the new cases children appear particularly af
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HPV home-testing kits now available in England
Over the next year, nearly four million will receive invites on the NHS App or via text message, email or letter to order a free kit to use
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COMIC: 7 lifestyle habits that may boost your chances of getting pregnant
This illustrated guide has evidence-backed advice on how to support fertility for both men and women, including which foods to eat and which
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Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medicationThe current shingles vacc
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Shingles vaccine may lower risk of stroke and heart failure
Being vaccinated against shingles has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease before, but now a study suggests that the vaccin
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