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RFK Jr. Weighs Denmark's Vaccine Schedule for US
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering a major overhaul of the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, likely aligning it with Denmark's model, which includes fewer routine immunizations than the current American system.
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Measles Cases Rising, Outbreaks to Persist in 2026
Measles outbreaks that surged across the United States in 2025 show little sign of slowing and are expected to continue into 2026, according to public health officials tracking the spread of the highly contagious virus, NBC News reported Friday.
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Dr. Crandall: Easing Marijuana Restrictions
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order directing federal agencies to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act.
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Dr. Oz: Trump Gender Plan Protects Kids, Follows Science
The Trump administration's proposals regarding sex-rejecting medical interventions for minors are about "science" and "protecting our kids," not about "scoring political points," according to Dr. Mehmet Oz.
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Mental Health Conditions Share Similar Genetics
Psychiatric conditions as varied as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder might be driven by very similar genetic underpinnings, a new study says. Mental health problems can be sorted into five general genetic categories, each with a shared "genetic architecture" driving...
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Risk Score Predicts Pancreatic Cancer Recurrence
A new risk score can help predict which pancreatic cancer survivors are more likely to suffer a recurrence of their cancer, researchers said. The score could help better manage the follow-up care for patients who've had pancreatic tumors surgically removed, and whose cancers...
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Top Drugmakers to Lower US Prices for Some Drugs
AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, Gilead, Merck and other drugmakers are expected on Friday afternoon to announce agreements with the U.S. government to lower certain prescription drug prices, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Injectable Eczema Drug Provides Quick Itch Relief
A recently approved injectable eczema drug provides quick itch relief to patients with the maddening skin disease, a new study says. Nemolizumab (Nemluvio) relieved itchiness within two days for three times as many patients as a placebo, researchers reported Dec. 16 in the...
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How Depression, Anxiety Raise Heart Disease Risk
Depression and anxiety are linked to a higher risk of heart attack, heart disease and stroke, and researchers now think they know why. These mood disorders appear to drive brain activity and nervous system responses that place additional stress on the heart, researchers...
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Kevin Sabet to Newsmax: Trump Marijuana Shift 'Really Bad Decision'
Drug policy expert Kevin Sabet criticized President Donald Trump's decision to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III on Newsmax Thursday, calling the action a dangerous signal on drug use that ignores addiction risks and undermines public health.
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Dr. Small: Gut Bacteria Can Influence Mood and Memory
Millions of microscopic, single-celled organisms live in the human body, and most of them play a beneficial role in keeping people healthy, Dr. Gary Small, director of behavioral health breakthrough therapies at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, told Newsmax on...
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Moderna Secures Up to $54.3M Funding for Bird Flu Vaccine
Moderna will get up to $54.3 million in funding from a global coalition to support late-stage development of its experimental bird flu vaccine, the U.S. drugmaker said on Thursday. The vaccine, mRNA-1018, would be the first mRNA-based bird flu vaccine to enter a pivotal...
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Vapes or Cigs, Doesn't Matter - Nicotine Is Toxic to Heart Health, Experts Say
It's beside the point to debate whether vaping or nicotine pouches can be more healthy than smoking a cigarette, a major new report argues. Nicotine is toxic to the heart and blood vessels regardless of how it's consumed, according to an expert consensus report published...
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New Rapid Test IDs Bacteria Involved in UTIs, Possibly Improving Treatment
A new rapid test could improve treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), by identifying the most effective antibiotic for each individual patient. The test applies different antibiotics to bacteria found in urine samples...
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Lilly Pill Maintains Weight Loss After Switching From Injectables in Trial
Eli Lilly's oral pill, orforglipron, helped maintain weight loss in patients switching from injectable versions of GLP-1 drugs, the company said on Thursday, in a boost to deliver a more convenient obesity treatment option. An oral weight-loss pill would help Lilly further...
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High-Fat Cheese, Cream Might Protect Brain Against Dementia
Cheese is frequently featured in holiday gatherings, whether it's grandma's cheese ball, a fancy baked Brie or a cheese-laden gift basket. Who knew all these holiday treats might be saving people's brain health?
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House Passes Healthcare Bill Without ACA Subsidies
House Republicans on Wednesday passed a conservative healthcare package aimed at lowering costs without extending the expiring Obamacare subsidies, drawing a sharp contrast with Democrats ahead of next year's midterm elections.
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Nebraska Moves First on Medicaid Work Rule
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced that his state is moving forward as the first in the nation to pursue work requirements for Medicaid expansion recipients, with implementation targeted for May 1, 2026.
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Gov. Hochul to Sign NY Assisted Suicide Bill Into Law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she will sign legislation allowing medically assisted suicide for terminally ill residents, clearing the way for the practice to become legal in the state early next year.
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Over-the-Counter Lipoic Acid Might Help Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
An over-the-counter supplement called lipoic acid might help slow the loss of gray matter in the brains of people with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), a new clinical trial has found.
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Gardening, Popular Senior Activity, Reduces Risk of Knee Pain, Arthritis
Gardening is a favorite pastime of seniors, working the soil to create beautiful flower beds and lush gardens full of delicious vegetables, and it can have health benefits to boot.
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Dad, Grandpa Might Be Taking a Dangerous Risk While Stoned, Survey Finds
Efforts to stop weed-impaired driving are ignoring the traffic risk posed by a stoned dad or grandpa, a new study says.
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Air Pollution Linked to Autoimmune Diseases Like Lupus, Arthritis, Experts Say
Air pollution might play a role in people's risk for developing autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, a new study says.
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Pilot Program Taps Social Networks to Find Living Kidney Donors
Fernando Moreno has been on dialysis for about two years, enduring an "unbearable" wait for a new kidney to save his life. His limited world of social contacts has meant that his hopes have hinged on inching up the national waiting list for a transplant. That was until...
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NIH Races to Fill Half Its Top Roles After Mass Exodus
The U.S. National Institutes of Health is seeking to fill nearly half of its top roles at breakneck speed following a wave of departures since President Donald Trump's return to office in January, according to job postings on its website and interviews.