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US rivalry with China expands to biotech. Lawmakers see a failure to compete and want to act
U.S. lawmakers are raising alarms about what they see as America’s failure to compete with China in biotechnology.
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FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies
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Defense Secretary Austin is hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy
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By disclosing his cancer, Charles breaks centuries of royal tradition. But he shares only so much
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South Dakota man charged with murder for allegedly running down chief deputy during police chase
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Scott Hamilton will celebrate 40th anniversary of Olympic gold with event for cancer research
Scott Hamilton will commemorate the 40th anniversary of his figure skating gold medal at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics next month when he reunites with the other members of the podium for an event to raise money for cancer research.
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Science sleuths are using technology to find fakery and plagiarism in published research
Allegations of research fakery at a leading cancer center have turned a spotlight on scientific integrity and the amateur sleuths uncovering image manipulation in published research.
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Plan for $400 million monkey-breeding facility in southwest Georgia draws protest
Some local residents and an animal-rights group are protesting plans for a monkey-breeding facility in southwest Georgia.
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People taking Wegovy and Ozempic have lower risk of suicidal thoughts vs. older drugs, study finds
A new federal study finds that people taking popular diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy had a lower risk of suicidal thoughts than those taking other medications to treat the same conditions.
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Crib videos offer clue to mysterious child deaths, showing seizures sometimes play a role
Crib cameras are offering a clue to a rare but devastating tragedy _ when seemingly healthy young children suddenly die in their sleep and autopsies can’t tell why.
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US women are stocking up on abortion pills, especially when there is news about restrictions
New research shows thousands of women in the U.S. have stocked up on abortion pills just in case they need them.
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Warren Buffett, James Simons and Phil Knight are among the top charity donors of 2023
Investment guru Warren Buffett topped The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual list of the biggest charitable donations in 2023, with his $541.5 million gift to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, named for his first wife, who died in 2004.
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Breast cancer survivors may not need so many mammograms after surgery, UK study suggests
A large British study finds that less frequent screening is just as good as annual mammograms for certain breast cancer survivors.
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Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women’s health
The White House says Jill Biden will be in charge of a new initiative to boost federal government research into women’s health.
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Drugs aren’t required to be tested in people who are obese. Here’s why that’s a problem
More than 40% of American adults are considered obese, yet the medications many take are rarely tested in bigger bodies.
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How daylight saving time can seriously affect your health
Brunch dates and flag football games might be a little easier to get to this Sunday, when phones grace early-risers with an extra hour of rest before alarm clocks go off.
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Flight attendants who blamed uniforms for their health issues win a lawsuit against clothing company
A jury is deciding that a clothing company should pay more than $1 million to four American Airlines flight attendants who blame chemicals used in the production of their uniforms for causing ailments including rashes and breathing difficulty.
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Health providers say AI chatbots could improve care. But research says some are perpetuating racism
Hospitals and health care systems are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to help summarize doctors’ notes and analyze health records.
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Employer-sponsored health coverage costs jumped this year. More hikes may be coming
A national survey of employers found that the cost of health coverage through work jumped this year, in part because of inflation.
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Who are the 2023 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ fellows?
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced its 2023 class of fellows who are often known as recipients of the “genius grant.”
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Years of research laid the groundwork for speedy COVID-19 shots
The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to two scientists whose work led to mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
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University of Kentucky cancer center achieves highest designation from National Cancer Institute
The University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center has achieved the highest level of recognition from the National Cancer Institute.
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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: COVID-19 cases have spiked at various times of the year, not only near elections.
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Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms in a study that paves the way for possible US approval
A study has found that the psychedelic drug MDMA, combined with talk therapy, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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St. John’s and Rutgers to play charity exhibition game to benefit pediatric cancer research
St. John’s and Rutgers will play an exhibition game for charity in October to benefit the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund at the V Foundation.
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NBA owner putting millions toward stroke care, health research in Detroit
The family foundation of NBA team owner Dan Gilbert is putting nearly $375 million toward health care and research in Detroit.
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A broad genetic test saved one newborn’s life. Research suggests it could help millions of others
A recent study showed that tests for sick newborns that look at their full genetic blueprints are nearly twice as good at finding genetic problems as narrower, more commonly used tests.
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A Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
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West Virginia’s capital officials reject abortion provider’s proposal to start syringe service
City councilors in West Virginia’s capital city have voted against a proposal from the state’s long-time abortion provider to start a syringe service program in one of the country’s most opioid-devastated areas.
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Pig cooling pads and weather forecasts for cows are high-tech ways to make meat in a warming world
More than a third of the heat-trapping gases cooking the planet come from growing and raising food, but millions of cattle, pigs and other animals get to stay cool in the United States and the rest of the developed world.
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Biden announces an advanced cancer research initiative as part of his ‘moonshot’ effort
President Joe Biden says the first cancer-focused initiative under his advanced health research agency is a “major milestone in the fight to end cancer as we know it.”
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Presidents of Indonesia and China meet to discuss joint projects and regional politics
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in southwestern China for talks about joint projects that include Indonesia’s development of a new capital.
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Sesame is being newly added to some foods. The FDA says it doesn’t violate an allergy law
Food manufacturers who deliberately add sesame to their products and include it on their labels are not violating a new federal allergy law. That’s according to the U.S.
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Nigerian doctors walk off the job again. Overstretched and underpaid, many have left for overseas
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors is on strike again, demanding better pay and working conditions for its members.
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Cases of tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. Some experts believe climate change is the cause
Many tick-borne illnesses are becoming more prevalent with some experts attributing it to climate change.
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