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A Washington Woman With Tuberculosis Refuses Treatment, so Authorities Got Court Orders
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department in Washington has obtained multiple court orders requiring a Tacoma resident to get treatment for her active tuberculosis, officials told NBC News on Friday. The woman has thus far refused to isolate or take the necessary medications, according to Nigel Turner, the department’s division director of Communicable Disease Control. “The court order is in place ordering isolation...
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MSNBC Anchor Opens Up About Health Scare That Led to Inflammation of Her Heart
MSNBC anchor Yasmin Vossoughian is urging others to listen to their body after her bout with the common cold led to heart inflammationthat an urgent care initially dismissed as “reflux.”
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Obesity and Alzheimer's Disease Cause Similar Brain Changes, Study Finds
Brain shrinkage is similar in obese people and those with Alzheimer’s disease, scientists at McGill University found in a new study.
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CDC Warns That a Brand of Eyedrops May Be Linked to Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infections
At least one person has died, and others were blinded, after using the over-the-counter artificial tears, the CDC said.
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Mixing Vinegar and Bleach Can Be Deadly. Thousands Make This Mistake Every Year
Mixing bleach and vinegar releases poisonous gas. Here are the health risks of inhaling these gases and what to do if you are exposed.
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Chelsea Handler Reveals She ‘Didn't Know' She Was Taking Ozempic
Chelsea Handler shared that her doctor handed her Ozempic in case she ever “wanted to lose five pounds.”
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Daily Exercise Can Reduce Risk of Dementia in Senior Women, Study Finds
Moderate to vigorous exercise and daily walks can reduce the risk of developing dementia among senior women, according to a study by UC San Diego researchers.
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No More Nuggets and Tots? School Lunches Go Farm-To-Table — for Some California Students
In a national survey of 1,230 school nutritiondirectors, nearly all said the rising costs of food and supplies were their top challenges this year. More than 90% said they were facing supply chain and staffing shortages.
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Pretty But Toxic: Watch Toddlers Around These Houseplants
Parents need to make sure children steer clear of toxic houseplants. Most accidental exposures aren’t serious, but in some cases they can cause breathing or other problems.
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Amazon Launches Rx Subscription Service for Prime Members
Amazon is adding a prescription drug discount program to its growing health care business.
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These 4 Healthy Eating Patterns Are Associated With a Lower Risk of Death, Study Finds
Your dietary pattern may help predict how long you live, according to a new study that found that people who consumed a more nutrient-dense diet were less likely to die early.
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What Is Raynaud's Disease?
Raynaud’s causes white and blue fingers when it is cold outside.
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How Much Water Do You Really Need to Drink a Day?
Water seems to come with the rule of eight: Drink eight 8-ounce glasses per day for good health, according to popular and much-repeated advice. But is that really the case?
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Another Major HIV Vaccine Trial Fails
The only HIV vaccine in a late-stage trial has failed, researchers announced Wednesday, dealing a significant blow to the effort to control the global HIV epidemic and adding to a decadeslong roster of failed attempts.
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Mom of Six Boys Had Her 7th Baby in the Toilet, and It Was Caught on Camera
Ariel Tyson’s TikTok video has been seen more than 25.7 million times and counting.
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Lisa Marie Presley Suffered a Cardiac Arrest: The Different Signs of Heart Disease in Women
Presley was 54 at the time of her death. Heart disease, including heart attacks, are becoming more common in women between 40 and 60, one cardiologist tells TODAY.com.
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Holidays Didn't Lead to Feared Bump in Flu Cases, CDC Says
When flu and RSV surged in the fall, causing overloads at pediatric emergency rooms, some doctors feared that winter might bring a “ tripledemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19.
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If You're Sitting All Day, Science Shows How to Undo the Health Risks. Take ‘Activity Snacks' Every 30 Minutes.
People who walked for five minutes every half hour had lower blood sugar and blood pressure than those who sat continuously.
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RIP, Sierra Mist: Pepsi Is Ditching It for a New Lemon-Lime Soda
On Jan. 11, PepsiCo announced the launch of Starry, a new lemon-lime soda that will replace the company’s entry in the clear and citrusy carbonated space: Sierra Mist.
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4 Caffeine-Free Ways to Boost Your Energy
Old habits are hard to break, but consider trying these four ways to boost your energy without relying on caffeine drinks like coffee and tea.