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Cases of salmonella linked to cantaloupes double, CDC says
An outbreak of salmonella linked to cantaloupes has sickened 230 people from 38 states. Photo by Karolina…
Diabetes, weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may lower odds for colon cancer
A new study found that found that people with diabetes who took glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists like…
FDA approves first human gene editing therapy for sickle cell disease
1 of 2 | The FDA Friday approved the first human gene editing treatment. It will be used to treat…
Many night shift workers face sleep disorders
About 51% of people working nights score positive for at least one sleep disorder, a new study found. Photo by…
White House might punish Big Pharma’s high prices by removing patents
Federal law allows the government to grant patent licenses if taxpayer dollars were used in the development of…
Arthritis drug baricitinib may help patients with Type 1 diabetes
Australian researchers report that baricitinib (Olumiant) appears to help patients newly diagnosed with Type 1…
Study explores risk of traumatic brain injury in tennis
Concussions can happen if a tennis ball traveling faster than 89 miles per hour hits someone on the head,…
Blood test may identify rapidly aging organs, risk for disease
A simple blood test might tell which organs in a person's body are aging rapidly, so doctors can start treating…
Starting menstruation before 13 linked to higher risk of diabetes, stroke later
Exposure to circulating estrogens may raise diabetes and heart risks, according to researchers at Tulane…
Many medical students say abortion access will influence where they apply for residency
Three out of four future U.S. doctors say state access to abortion is a key factor in choosing where they'll…