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CDC
A reported plague death at a Siberian research institute prompted U.S. attention, but the diagnosis has not been confirmed. Here’s what is known, what is not, and how plague actually spreads.
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Brain Health
Karl-Anthony Towns used World Mental Health Day to talk publicly about grief after his mother’s death, offering a reminder that mourning can affect daily life long after a loss.
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Cancer Screening
Pope Leo XIV’s planned lung surgery highlights a common medical reality: a nodule can be harmless, but in some cases doctors remove it to get a clear diagnosis.
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Blast Injury
After a deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, wounded U.S. soldiers say their care was delayed and fragmented. Hearing loss is one reason timely follow-up matters.
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Artificial Intelligence
A new AP-NORC poll finds broad concern that artificial intelligence is advancing too quickly, a worry that carries special weight as AI tools expand in medicine and public health.
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Canada
A U.S. customs change could make it harder and more expensive for some Americans to receive prescription medicines from Canada, raising fresh concerns about drug affordability and continuity of care.
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Brain Health
A new observational study suggests people with Parkinson’s disease who stayed more physically active had slower declines in movement and thinking skills, though the research does not prove exercise changed the disease course.
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ADHD
A new wave of ADHD research is focusing less on daytime behavior alone and more on the body clock. Scientists are exploring whether sleep timing and circadian misalignment may help explain some symptoms.
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Influenza
Federal guidance favors high-dose and other enhanced flu vaccines for adults 65 and older, but the choice still depends on what is available and the evidence behind each option.
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Compression Stockings
Varicose veins are common, but everyday habits such as moving more, elevating the legs, and avoiding long periods of standing may help reduce discomfort and slow worsening.
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Air Pollution
A new study found that some commercial kitchens using gas or propane appliances had high nitrogen dioxide levels and sweltering temperatures, raising questions about worker exposure and ventilation.
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BRCA
Newer hereditary cancer panels can detect more DNA changes than early BRCA-era tests, which means some people who once tested negative may want to ask whether retesting makes sense.
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