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Disparities Observed in Mortality During COVID-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) period, excess mortality occurred in all racial and ethnic groups, but disparities were observed, according to

Diabetes, High BMI, Previous Metformin Common in Teens With Rx for GLP-1 RAs

Patients aged 10 to 17 years who are prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are more likely to have comorbid type 2 diabetes, high bod

When Complications Strike After Heart Surgery, Women More Likely to Die Than Men

Women and men experience similar rates of dangerous complications after a major heart surgery. So why are women dying at higher rates than men when these compli

FDA Approves Itovebi for Locally Advanced, Metastatic Breast Cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Itovebi (inavolisib), in combination with palbociclib (Ibrance) and fulvestrant, for the treatment of adults with

Serena Williams Has Large Benign Cyst Removed From Neck

Retired tennis legend Serena Williams has had a cyst on her neck the size of a grapefruit surgically removed and is in recovery, she announced Wednesday on soci

Obesity Could Cause 40% of Hormone-Positive Breast Cancers in Older Women

42 , compared with 20 when using BMI. The results of our study indicate that excess body fat is a significant risk factor for hormone receptor-positive breast c

Poll Finds Public Fears Over RSV Have Eased, Although It Remains a Threat

Public concerns about contracting RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) have significantly declined during the past year, a new survey shows. About 1 in 4 people (2

More Kids Having Seizures After Swallowing Rx Painkillers, Synthetic Pot

The number of U.S. children who suffer seizures after swallowing prescription medications or illicit drugs has doubled in recent years, a new study finds. Drug

Biden Administration Uses Wartime Powers to Help Restart IV Fluid Plant in North Carolina

to restart operations and help ensure patients and providers have the products they need, Baxter CEO Jos Almeida said in an Oct. 9 statement.Hospitals across th

Most Older Americans Don't Trust AI-Generated Health Info, Survey Finds

Most Americans 50 and older don t place much trust in health advice generated by artificial intelligence, a new survey finds. About 74 of middle-aged and senior

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