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Brenda Goodman

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Trump administration directs federal health agencies to pause communications

Trump administration directs federal health agencies to pause communications

Trump administration directs federal health agencies to pause communications
Economy|Health|Science

Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds

Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds

Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds
Business|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people

With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people

With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
Health|News|Science

FDA finds H5N1 bird flu in half of tested samples but confirms flash pasteurization kills virus

FDA finds H5N1 bird flu in half of tested samples but confirms flash pasteurization kills virus

FDA finds H5N1 bird flu in half of tested samples but confirms flash pasteurization kills virus
Health|News|Opinion|Science

In new Alzheimer’s criteria, some see progress while others fear profit-driven ‘diagnostic creep’

In new Alzheimer’s criteria, some see progress while others fear profit-driven ‘diagnostic creep’

In new Alzheimer’s criteria, some see progress while others fear profit-driven ‘diagnostic creep’
Health|News|Science

More cases of bird flu identified in Colorado poultry workers

More cases of bird flu identified in Colorado poultry workers

More cases of bird flu identified in Colorado poultry workers
Environment|Health|News|Science|US

Colorado bird flu cases show how extreme heat may be complicating efforts to control the virus

Colorado bird flu cases show how extreme heat may be complicating efforts to control the virus

Colorado bird flu cases show how extreme heat may be complicating efforts to control the virus
Health

Long Covid risk has dropped over time but remains substantial, study shows

Long Covid risk has dropped over time but remains substantial, study shows

Long Covid risk has dropped over time but remains substantial, study shows
News|US

Most Americans who own guns say they got them for protection, survey shows

Most Americans who own guns say they got them for protection, survey shows

Most Americans who own guns say they got them for protection, survey shows
Health|News|Science

Early West Nile activity may point to a once-in-a-decade spike in infections. Here’s what survivors want you to know

Early West Nile activity may point to a once-in-a-decade spike in infections. Here’s what survivors want you to know

Early West Nile activity may point to a once-in-a-decade spike in infections. Here’s what survivors want you to know
Health|News|Science

Shingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies suggest

Shingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies suggest

Shingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies suggest
Health|News

Despite some gains, teens — especially girls — are still struggling with their mental health since the pandemic, report shows

Despite some gains, teens — especially girls — are still struggling with their mental health since the pandemic, report shows

Despite some gains, teens — especially girls — are still struggling with their mental health since the pandemic, report shows
Health|News|US

More than 385,000 Camp Lejeune contamination claims have been filed. So far, the US government has offered to pay 114 of them

More than 385,000 Camp Lejeune contamination claims have been filed. So far, the US government has offered to pay 114 of them

More than 385,000 Camp Lejeune contamination claims have been filed. So far, the US government has offered to pay 114 of them
Health|Sports

Noah Lyles’ decision to race with Covid-19 was a risky one, experts say

Noah Lyles’ decision to race with Covid-19 was a risky one, experts say

Noah Lyles’ decision to race with Covid-19 was a risky one, experts say
Health|News|Science

Alcohol’s healthy halo dims as study finds drinking may be harmful for older adults, even at low levels

Alcohol’s healthy halo dims as study finds drinking may be harmful for older adults, even at low levels

Alcohol’s healthy halo dims as study finds drinking may be harmful for older adults, even at low levels
Health|News|US|World

The US is experiencing its largest summer Covid wave in at least two years

The US is experiencing its largest summer Covid wave in at least two years

The US is experiencing its largest summer Covid wave in at least two years
Health|News|Science

Why does Covid surge in the summer? Dr. Gupta explains possible reasons

CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains possible reasons why the Covid-19 virus surges during the summer.

Why does Covid surge in the summer? Dr. Gupta explains possible reasons
Entertainment|Health

Even before Matthew Perry’s death, experts worried about the ‘Wild West’ of ketamine treatment

Even before Matthew Perry’s death, experts worried about the ‘Wild West’ of ketamine treatment

Even before Matthew Perry’s death, experts worried about the ‘Wild West’ of ketamine treatment
Health

A study linking popular weight loss drug to suicide risk again raises long-standing safety questions

A study linking popular weight loss drug to suicide risk again raises long-standing safety questions

Health|Lifestyle|Science

An experimental pill cut hot flashes and improved sleep for women in menopause — without using hormones

An experimental pill cut hot flashes and improved sleep for women in menopause — without using hormones

An experimental pill cut hot flashes and improved sleep for women in menopause — without using hormones
Health|News

New Covid shots are coming available. Here’s what experts say about when to get yours

New Covid shots are coming available. Here’s what experts say about when to get yours

New Covid shots are coming available. Here’s what experts say about when to get yours
Health|News|US

Free Covid tests, treatments will return to help the country cope over fall and winter, US officials announce

Free Covid tests, treatments will return to help the country cope over fall and winter, US officials announce

Free Covid tests, treatments will return to help the country cope over fall and winter, US officials announce
Health|News

With pandemic memories fresh, town’s voluntary curfew to prevent spread of lethal mosquito-borne virus draws ire

With pandemic memories fresh, town’s voluntary curfew to prevent spread of lethal mosquito-borne virus draws ire

With pandemic memories fresh, town’s voluntary curfew to prevent spread of lethal mosquito-borne virus draws ire
Health|Science|Sports

The NFL embraced soft-shell helmet covers to protect players from concussions. Here’s what the science says about them

The NFL embraced soft-shell helmet covers to protect players from concussions. Here’s what the science says about them

The NFL embraced soft-shell helmet covers to protect players from concussions. Here’s what the science says about them
Health|Science

Three blood biomarkers may give women a picture of their heart disease risk decades in advance, study shows

Three blood biomarkers may give women a picture of their heart disease risk decades in advance, study shows

Three blood biomarkers may give women a picture of their heart disease risk decades in advance, study shows

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