Details released so far about former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis suggest his case is uncommon but not unheard of, according to doctors who treat the disease. Biden, 82,…
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Publix recalls baby food pouches over potential lead contamination
Publix, a national supermarket chain, is voluntarily recalling baby food that could be contaminated with lead, the company announced this week. The company said it discovered the problem through routine…
The morning-after pill is coming to a convenience store near you
Why 24-hour access matters At the same time, some birth control products have become more easily available through online purchasing and over the counter, including Opill, which last year became…
As autism ignites a national conversation, Temple Grandin has something to say
On the incidence of those with minimal or no speech Those kids have always been there. In the past, before there was autism, they were just labeled “mentally retarded.” I’m…
What to know to avoid overeating
Many Americans are really stressed out right now. When we’re emotionally overwhelmed, it probably feels natural to reach for a bag of chips. But we’re probably wrong about how stress…
Diets high in good carbs like whole grains, fruit promote health later in life for women, study finds
Women who eat more fiber and high-quality carbohydrates in midlife are more likely to be cognitively and physically healthy in their old age, a large new study suggests. While there’s…
A Pennsylvania baby is first to receive personalized gene therapy
A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him. Researchers described the case in a new study, saying…
What are the best ways I can limit exposure to pollen?
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GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who wavered over confirming RFK Jr., says he’s ‘lived up’ to his promises on vaccines
Sen. Bill Cassidy helped clinch Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid to lead the Department of Health and Human Services months ago after securing commitments from Kennedy to, among other things,…
Men are more likely to die of ‘broken heart syndrome,’ study says
After a traumatic event like a divorce or the death of a loved one, some people may experience chest pain and shortness of breath — the result of a condition known…