Certain types of cancers are more prevalent among Gen X and millennials, according to a new study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The study, published in the journal The Lancet Public Health, analyzed data from over 23 million patients who were diagnosed with 34 different types of cancer over two decades. The patients…
An injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, is displayed in New York City on Dec. 11, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters All doses of Eli Lilly’s highly popular weight loss injection Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro are now available in the U.S., according to an update on the U.S. Food and Drug…
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Nearly half of insured Americans have been smacked by surprise medical expenses in the past year, but a majority don’t contest billing errors or coverage denials, a new survey by the Commonwealth Fund finds. That inaction — which largely stems from an unawareness that such bills and denials can be challenged — can be a…
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Scientists may have found a gene that explains why the brain is protected from the herpes virus, a discovery that could help provide treatment for the condition. An international group of biologists led by Cai Yujia of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Soren Paludan of Aarhus University in Denmark found that knocking out the gene…
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Strawberries are not only popular for their tangy-sweet taste but also, according to a new study, regular consumption of them can significantly reduce the risk of heart diseases. Media reports indicate that a study focusing on cardiovascular health and better glucose control was presented on June 30 at the annual meeting of the American Society…
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Dengue, typically recognised for its flu-like symptoms, can also have severe repercussions for the brain and nervous system, highlighting the need for heightened awareness and timely intervention. While the common symptoms of dengue include high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, rash, and mild bleeding, the virus can also lead…
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Science Photo Library A woman had to be tested for HIV after being given a vaginal examination with a swab already used on another patient, the health ombudsman has said. After the examination, at her GP surgery in Batley, Yorkshire, for a pre-existing health condition, the 40-year-old was told an old swab had been used…
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PM Shehbaz Sharif unveiling a plaque during the groundbreaking of Jinnah Medical Complex in Islamabad on July 21, 2024. — APP JMC to serve residents of twin cities, KP, AJK and GB: PM. PM Says air ambulance service to be started for hard-to-reach areas. “Deserving patients would avail 100% free lab tests facility”. Prime Minister…
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Dr. Scott Gottlieb is a physician and served as the 23rd Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He is a CNBC contributor and is a member of the boards of Pfizer and several other startups in health and tech. He is also a partner at the venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates. Shani…
