Watching your baby grow is an unforgettable experience. But while every child develops at their own speed, failing to reach certain milestones can raise red flags that may point to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is a complex neurological and developmental disorder that can affect social skills like playing, learning, and communicating. Repetitive behaviors, obsessive…
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Menopause, the natural process where a woman’s menstrual periods stop permanently, typically occurs between ages 45 and 55, marked by a decline in fertility and hormonal changes, leading to various symptoms and a new phase of life. The period leading up to menopause, called perimenopause or the menopausal transition, can last for several years, with fluctuating hormone…
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During his Senate confirmation hearings to be health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presented himself as a supporter of vaccines. But in office, he and the agencies he leads have taken far-reaching, sometimes subtle steps to undermine confidence in vaccine efficacy and safety. The National Institutes of Health halted funding for researchers who study vaccine…
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Philippa Roxby Health reporter BBC Linda says the drug has given her extra years of life Linda Kelly, 67, has advanced breast cancer which has spread to her bones and chest wall, but says a new pill has given her extra years of life and time to travel with her husband. “It does let you…
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A woman looking at her empty wallet. — Canva Geo.tv illustration Hi Haya, I’m reaching out to seek advice on how to deal with my family’s exceeding financial expectations from me, as the situation has become immensely taxing for me mentally. My family members expect me to heavily contribute towards the household expenses, often without…
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A Florida baby who was given just weeks to live is thriving today — and it wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of an anonymous donor who covered her medical bills. When Bill and Meg Longhenry welcomed their second child, Millie, in August 2023, they were told she had no hope of survival due…
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A combination image shows an injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, and boxes of Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk. Reuters President Donald Trump on Friday dropped a Biden administration proposal to have Medicare cover obesity drugs, including popular but costly GLP-1 treatments such as Novo Nordisk‘s Wegovy and Eli Lilly‘s Zepbound. But the Centers…
Senior Food and Drug Administration leaders are planning for cutbacks to the number of routine food and drug inspections conducted by the agency, multiple officials say, due to steep layoffs this week in support staff. Around 170 workers were cut from the FDA’s Office of Inspections and Investigations, according to two federal health officials who…
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The American Psychological Association, which sets standards for professional training in mental health, has voted to suspend its requirement that postgraduate programs show a commitment to diversity in recruitment and hiring. The decision comes as accrediting bodies throughout higher education scramble to respond to the executive order signed by President Trump attacking diversity, equity and…
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Chewing gum was found to release hundreds of tiny microplastic particles directly into people’s mouths, researchers announced on Tuesday. This revelation comes amid growing concerns about the presence of microplastics in various environments, from mountaintops to the deepest parts of the ocean, and even in the air we breathe. The research, conducted by scientists from…
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