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Healthy athlete had no symptoms before mandatory heart screening revealed hidden defect
A high-school student-athlete with a potentially life-threatening heart defect had no symptoms and only learned of…
Mpox: Children account for half of suspected cases in Guinea-Bissau
Children, who are particularly vulnerable to the disease, account for half of the 46 suspected mpox…
Cancer vaccine prevents deadly melanoma from returning or spreading in landmark trial
An experimental skin cancer vaccine significantly reduced the risk of melanoma returning or spreading in a…
Cancer doctor reveals 5 habits that may reduce disease risk and improve outcomes
Even as new data shows cancer’s continuing toll in the U.S., a surgical oncologist says some…
Morning coffee could interfere with popular weight-loss pill, doctors warn
Those who take oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, such as Wegovy tablets, are advised not to…
Cancer risk may be higher for people with one particular type of job
People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers,…
Parkinson’s patient’s yearslong tremor vanishes within minutes of new ultrasound treatment
Bud Leavell, 72, suffered from severe tremors for years after his Parkinson’s diagnosis, making it impossible…
Your waistline could reveal a hidden heart risk your BMI misses, major study finds
A person’s waist size may reveal more about their heart health than the number on the…
1 in 6 adults plagued by loneliness as researchers reveal lasting impact of COVID pandemic
A study of over 135,000 adults found that a surprising number of individuals feel lonely often…
Nearly 1 in 3 married Americans aren’t having sex — expert reveals how to bring back the spark
Physical intimacy isn’t a regular occurrence for every married couple in America, research suggests.Recent data from…
Everyday habit linked to dramatically lower risk of dying from heart disease
A simple daily habit may be linked to a dramatically lower risk of premature death, particularly…
Fitness expert reveals one simple exercise for a stronger core — and it’s not a sit-up
Strengthening the core improves balance and stability, which supports movement and physical performance, experts say.While traditional…
Former rebel fighters join campaign against Ebola in the DR Congo
Demobilised former combatants are actively joining the fight against Ebola by participating in public information campaigns…
Former rebel fighters join campaign against Ebola in the DR Congo
Demobilised former combatants are actively joining the fight against Ebola by participating in public information campaigns…
Former rebel fighters join campaign against Ebola in the DR Congo
Demobilised former combatants are actively joining the fight against Ebola by participating in public information campaigns…
‘Ebola is winning’: Epidemic now killing one person every 30 minutes
The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – the fastest-growing on…
‘Ebola is winning’: Epidemic now killing one person every 30 minutes
The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – the fastest-growing on…
Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt reveals why she lifts heavy weights — and doesn’t count calories
Kansas City Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt recently opened up about her health philosophy on “The Riley…
Cyberattacks and the digital divide are creating new barriers to HIV services
Cyberattacks, data breaches, online harassment and other forms of technology-facilitated violence are becoming significant obstacles to…
An attack on healthcare every six hours, and no one held to account
Across the world, healthcare has suffered more than 10,000 attacks in the past eight years, including…
New Ebola vaccine trial launches as outbreak spreads in DR Congo
Results may be months away, but efforts are advancing towards enhanced treatment and the world’s first…