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The Cold Is Killing More Americans Every Year, Study Finds

New research shows that the cold-related mortality rate has more than doubled in the U.S. since the late 1990s.

By Ed Cara Published December 26, 2024

The Weirdest Medical Cases of 2024

Brainworm headaches, a man with more penises than arms, and butt eels are just a few of this year’s macabre medical highlights.

By Ed Cara Published December 26, 2024

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Popular Weight Loss Drug Zepbound Gains FDA Approval to Treat Sleep Apnea

The FDA has approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.

By Ed Cara Published December 23, 2024

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Got Sniffly Allergies? Your Funky Nose Fungi Might Be to Blame

People with allergies or asthma have more diverse fungal communities thriving in their noses, according to new research.

By Margherita Bassi Published December 22, 2024

A Great Pyrenees/Lab mix lying on a rug.

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Dog Arthritis Treatment Under Fire After Reports of Severe, Even Fatal, Side Effects

In a new report this week, the FDA highlighted several serious adverse events and deaths associated with the drug Librela. The drug's maker, however, claims that it remains safe and effective.

By Ed Cara Published December 20, 2024

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Influential Hydroxychloroquine Covid-19 Study Finally Retracted

The now-debunked research, endorsed by Donald Trump, led to millions of covid-19 patients receiving a worthless drug.

By Ed Cara Published December 19, 2024

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Biologists Discover What Makes Bed Bugs Uniquely Hard to Kill With Insecticides

Sixty years ago, we nearly wiped out bed bugs—but they’ve been making a steady comeback, and they’re stronger than ever.

By Margherita Bassi Published December 19, 2024

CDC fact sheet about how to avoid getting bird flu from backyard poultry.

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CDC Confirms First ‘Severe’ Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S.

The U.S. has seen 61 confirmed human cases to date.

By Matt Novak Published December 18, 2024

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Embarrassing Math Error ‘Scared the Pants Off People’ Over Toxic Black Kitchenware

Despite the egregious math error, the study's authors stand by their warning about toxic chemicals in black kitchenware.

By Margherita Bassi Published December 18, 2024

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Infectious Bird Flu Can Linger in Refrigerated Raw Milk for 5 Days

New research is the latest to show that raw milk can be a viable transmission route for bird flu.

By Ed Cara Published December 17, 2024

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Health Officials Investigate Rare Form of Blindness Tied to Ozempic

Several recent studies have found a possible connection between semaglutide use and a rare condition that causes sudden vision loss.

By Ed Cara Published December 17, 2024

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Bat Poop Fertilizer Blamed for Deadly Fungal Infections in Cannabis Growers

Doctors have reported two rare and fatal cases of histoplasmosis, a fungal disease linked to bat guano used as fertilizer for locally grown cannabis.

By Ed Cara Published December 17, 2024

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‘Alarming’: A Dangerous Diarrhea-Causing Superbug Is Spreading in Los Angeles

An novel and extensively drug-resistant strain of Shigella sonnei has emerged and is likely still actively spreading in the U.S., scientists warn.

By Ed Cara Published December 16, 2024

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UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism

Advocates told ProPublica the insurer’s strategy may be violating federal law.

Annie Waldman, ProPublica Published December 15, 2024

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Major Shift in Cervical Cancer Screening: What the Proposed Guidelines Mean for Women

A new proposal recommends replacing routine pap smears with HPV testing every five years for women over 30, signaling a serious shift in cervical cancer screening guidelines.

By Ed Cara Published December 14, 2024

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The Biggest Medical Breakthroughs of 2024

A groundbreaking antipsychotic, a powerful new antibiotic, and a vaccine-like prophylactic for HIV are some of the most important drugs to have arrived this year.

By Ed Cara Published December 14, 2024

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RFK Jr.’s Lawyer Pushed to Ban Polio Vaccine, NYT Reveals

Aaron Siri has a long legal history of attacking vaccines, and he's now advising RFK Jr. on the future of the country's public health, a New York Times report reveals.

By Ed Cara Published December 13, 2024