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Red Cross Declares National Blood Crisis

Red Cross Declares National Blood Crisis

The Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis and is encouraging the public...

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From ‘Go Bags’ to Evacuation Routes, Prepare for a Disaster

From ‘Go Bags’ to Evacuation Routes, Prepare for a Disaster

The unfortunate reality is that natural disasters strike year round and often. Here’s...

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Will Smith’s Personal Trainer on Getting in the Best Shape of Your Life

Will Smith’s Personal Trainer on Getting in the Best Shape...

Will Smith’s Personal Trainer Aaron Ferguson shares how to get in the best shape...

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Swab Nose, Throat, or Both for COVID-19 Rapid Tests?

Swab Nose, Throat, or Both for COVID-19 Rapid Tests?

Rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 come with instructions to swab the nose only. Would...

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More Olive Oil May Bring Longer Life

More Olive Oil May Bring Longer Life

People who consume more than 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil a day are less likely...

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Nonprofit Addresses Health Equity by Providing Safer Surgeries

Nonprofit Addresses Health Equity by Providing Safer Surgeries

Smile Train is addressing cleft palate around the world and trying to ensure no...

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Heart of Genetically Modified Pig Transplanted Into Man

Heart of Genetically Modified Pig Transplanted Into Man

The heart of a genetically modified pig has been transplanted into a 57-year-old...

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Meat Company Recalls 28,000 Pounds of Ground Beef

Meat Company Recalls 28,000 Pounds of Ground Beef

A meat company is recalling 28,356 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated...

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At-Home COVID Tests: Rare as Gems and Almost as Expensive

At-Home COVID Tests: Rare as Gems and Almost as Expensive

Thanks to the Omicron surge, finding a rapid at-home test can feel like striking...

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Want to Avoid Glaucoma? What You Eat May Help

Want to Avoid Glaucoma? What You Eat May Help

Research has found a link between kale and spinach consumption and a reduced risk...

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Many Doctors Uninformed on Rights of Disabled Patients

Many Doctors Uninformed on Rights of Disabled Patients

Thirty-six percent of doctors surveyed knew little or nothing about their legal...

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Supreme Court May Back COVID Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers

Supreme Court May Back COVID Vaccine Mandate for Health...

The court does not seem as convinced that the federal government can require private...

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Medicare Seeks to Cut Drug Costs for People in Part D Plans

Medicare Seeks to Cut Drug Costs for People in Part D Plans

The federal government wants to challenge insurers to deliver better service for...

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Hospitals Are Rationing COVID Pills, Infusions as Cases Rise

Hospitals Are Rationing COVID Pills, Infusions as Cases...

To deal with supply shortages, health care providers are developing algorithms to...

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COVID-19 Vaccination Has Little Impact on Menstrual Cycle

COVID-19 Vaccination Has Little Impact on Menstrual Cycle

Cycles lengthened by less than a day, duration of periods unchanged.

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New MRI Technique Might Help Spot MS Sooner

New MRI Technique Might Help Spot MS Sooner

The technique detects biochemical changes in the brains of people with MS early...