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Skin-to-Skin Contact May Boost Brain Development in Preterm Babies

Skin-to-Skin Contact May Boost Brain Development in Preterm Babies

Preterm infants born before 32 weeks may experience stronger brain development when given regular skin-to-skin contact, according to a new study published Sept. 24 ...

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Global Divisions Over Drug Policy Take Center Stage at U.N.

Global Divisions Over Drug Policy Take Center Stage at U.N.

For the first time in years, drug policy grabbed the spotlight at the United Nations General Assembly. U.S. President Donald Trump boasted of his ...

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Experimental Pill Shows Promise in Reducing Menopause Symptoms

Experimental Pill Shows Promise in Reducing Menopause Symptoms

An experimental pill called elinzanetant has shown remarkable success in reducing menopause-related hot flashes and night sweats, according to a new clinical trial published ...

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Heart Disease Still the World’s Leading Killer, Study Finds

Heart disease remains the top cause of death worldwide, responsible for one in every three deaths, according to a new study published in the ...

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STI Rates Decline Among U.S. Adults, but Congenital Syphilis Still Rising

STI Rates Decline Among U.S. Adults, but Congenital Syphilis Still Rising

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States dropped in 2024, marking a hopeful shift in public health trends. According to tentative data from ...

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Measles Outbreak Expands in Arizona-Utah Border Region

Measles Outbreak Expands in Arizona-Utah Border Region

One of the largest measles outbreaks in decades is spreading along the Arizona-Utah border, with health officials confirming dozens of cases. Southwest Utah has ...

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Despite the opioid crisis reaction, cancer patients are getting the painkillers they need

Despite the opioid crisis reaction, cancer patients are getting the painkillers they need

Efforts to curb inappropriate opioid prescribing in response to the U.S. opioid crisis have not deprived cancer patients of needed pain relief, a new ...

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Illinois Reports First Case of Powassan Virus

Illinois Reports First Case of Powassan Virus

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the state’s first case of Powassan virus, a rare but potentially serious tick-borne illness. The ...

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Trump Administration Sparks Controversy With Autism Drug Decision

Trump Administration Sparks Controversy With Autism Drug Decision

The Trump administration’s announcement to repurpose leucovorin, a decades-old generic drug, as a treatment for autism has drawn sharp criticism from experts and autism ...

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Drug-Resistant “Nightmare Bacteria” Rising Rapidly in the U.S.

Drug-Resistant “Nightmare Bacteria” Rising Rapidly in the U.S.

A new federal analysis shows that antibiotic-resistant infections in the U.S. are climbing at a troubling pace. Between 2019 and 2023, cases of carbapenem-resistant ...

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