News About Health
New York’s Latest Tourist? A Rare, Potentially More Severe Form of Lyme Disease
This week, health officials reported the first known case of Borrelia mayonii in New York.
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Fire at Massive Medical Warehouse in California Pumps Toxic Smoke Into the Air
Health officials warn the smoke could be hazardous to multiple communities in the Central Valley and San Joaquin Valley.
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Americans Are in the Dark About the Dangers of Hot Dogs, Survey Finds
Only 11% could name a specific health risk linked to hot dogs and other processed meats, such as cancer.
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The Disturbing Truth About How Extreme Heat Affects the Body
Much of the U.S. is grappling with severely high temperatures and choking humidity this week. Here's what that means for your health.
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Asus’ VivoWatch 6 Plus Can Send Health Data to Your Doctor
The Asus AI Agent now works in healthcare.
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Family Blames AI Hospital System After Woman Dies Waiting for ICU Bed
A recently implemented state-run hospital management system delayed the urgent care that Rebeca Cardoso Tenente Molina needed, her family alleges.
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Tainted Food Is Killing Far More People Than Previously Thought, WHO Says
The WHO's report provides an updated estimate on the global toll of foodborne disease.
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Google Settles Lawsuit With Teen as Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Gain Steam
Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat are still headed to trial next month.
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Just Who Is the Mystery 79-Year-Old Patient Who Got Special Access to an Experimental Weight Loss Drug?
The White House has denied that the application was filed on behalf of President Donald Trump.
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Tainted Beef Jerky Caused an Outbreak of Bear Worms
One person was hospitalized with severe symptoms of a Trichinella infection.
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FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient for Americans in 20 Years
“American consumers deserve access to the best available sun protection. Today they’re finally getting closer to it," said Alexa Friedman, a senior scientist at EWG.
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Remember Midjourney? It’s Building a Medical Scanning Device That It Says Is Cheaper Than an MRI
The company is also opening a spa in downtown San Francisco, “with pools of golden light which softly scan your body.”
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