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Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to New Mexico as Case Numbers Near 100

Lea County, New Mexico, is now reporting an outbreak of measles, according to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). Lea County is near Gaines County, Tex

Newborns With Seizures At Greater Risk of Epilepsy

A baby s seizure in a neonatal ICU could be a red flag for future risk of epilepsy. Newborns who suffer seizures following birth are more likely to develop epil

Parents' Mental Health Impacts Kids' Risk of ADHD, Anxiety

A parent s mental health appears to influence their kids chances of developing anxiety, ADHD and other behavioral disorders, a new study says. Children were mor

Weight-Loss Drugs Could Help Extend Life of Replacement Joints

Even slight weight loss spurred on by cutting-edge GLP-1 drugs can help prevent replacement knees and hips from wearing out, a new study suggests. People with n

Hospice, Palliative Care Underused Among Advanced Cancer Patients

Many patients with incurable cancer aren t getting care that could ease their suffering at the end of life, a new study suggests. treatment that came at the exp

Exercise Helps Colon Cancer Survivors Live Longer

Frequent exercise can help colon cancer survivors live longer, perhaps even outlasting average folks, a new study suggests. Colon cancer patients who were very

FDA Approves Ctexli (chenodiol) for Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis

Fainting: Simple Tips to Stay Safe

Fainting can be scary, but it s often harmless. Known medically as syncope, fainting happens when there s not enough blood flow to the brain, causing a brief lo

Coffee Leads U.S. Caffeine Intake as Tea Declines

about two to three 12-ounce cups of coffee. With a constantly evolving market of caffeinated beverages and the potential impact it has on beverage consumption p

More Than Two-Thirds of U.S. Counties Do Not Have a Gastroenterologist

About 69 percent of U.S. counties do not have a gastroenterologist, according to a research letter published online Feb. 6 in Gastroenterology.Xiaohan Ying, M.D