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A young woman undergoes a brain scan.
Aging Well

Meet the 24-year-old helping Lilly test a preventive Alzheimer’s drug

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February 6, 2025
A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better
Health

A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better

By Lauran Neergaard and The Associated Press
February 5, 2025
Being mindful of where your food comes from and how it’s prepared will go a long way toward keeping you, your loved ones, and your community safe from bird flu.
Health

Can you get bird flu from eating eggs? What you need to know about staying safe

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February 1, 2025
Days before President Donald Trump took office a second time, the Department of Health and Human Services granted Moderna $590 million for the development of mRNA vaccines for bird flu and other influenza viruses.
Health

As bird flu becomes a growing threat, Moderna is awarded $590M to develop mRNA pandemic influenza vaccines

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January 23, 2025
As part of its quest to “discover the science of humanity,” the Truveta Genome Project will gather the de-identified genetic data of tens of millions of consented volunteers, health data startup Truveta announced Jan. 13, 2025.
Health

Pharma giant Regeneron is spending $119.5M on the world’s largest, most diverse genetic database using DNA from patient volunteers

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January 16, 2025
Moderna is recruiting adult participants for Nova 301, its Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating an investigational norovirus vaccine called mRNA-1403.
Health

Moderna says it’s ‘one step closer’ to a norovirus vaccine as the virus spreads across the U.S.

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January 11, 2025
COVID symptoms are similar to those of flu, RSV, and the common cold, and may vary by vaccination status.
Health

Could you have COVID? Symptoms to watch for in 2025 include sore throat and fatigue

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January 10, 2025
As with COVID, testing is the only way to confirm the presence of the influenza virus in your body.
Health

Do you have the flu? Watch out for these 2025 symptoms, from mild to emergency

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January 9, 2025
The 2024–25 seasonal influenza vaccine doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic.
Health

Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns

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January 3, 2025
The CDC reported 91 norovirus outbreaks the week of Dec. 5, 2024, up from 69 the week before. By comparison, up to 41 outbreaks were reported during that same week the previous three seasons.
Health

Norovirus rates have skyrocketed by 340% this season. Here’s where the ‘winter vomiting disease’ is spreading and why

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January 2, 2025
A young woman wearing a face mask holds sparklers while celebrating New Year's Eve.
Health

The COVID winter wave has arrived. Here’s where it’s spreading during the 2024–25 holiday season

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December 31, 2024
As you dive into your New Year’s resolutions, taking precautions to protect yourself from a quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of starting off 2025 sick.
Health

Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading

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December 18, 2024
Older man sitting at table holding his arm still as he eats soup
Health

Hope for Parkinson’s disease symptoms is found in late-stage drug study

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December 10, 2024
An anti-inflammatory diet can boost your health. What to eat and what to avoid
Life

An anti-inflammatory diet can boost your health. What to eat and what to avoid

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November 30, 2024
Dr. Mehmet Oz at the 40/40 Club popup inside Fanatics Fest NYC held at Jacob Javits Convention Center on August 16, 2024 in New York City.
Health

Trump taps Dr. Oz, a heart surgeon famous for appearing on Oprah’s show who was later criticized for pushing fad diets, to lead Medicare and Medicaid Services

By Fatima Hussein and The Associated Press
November 19, 2024

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