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Pythons' extreme biology may hold clues for treating human disease
These snakes can go for months without eating, grow and shrink the size of their hearts and jump start their metabolism on a dime. Newsiline summarises th...
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Eat your ice cream for a long, healthy life? This doctor says so
Dr. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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He was having a mental health crisis. Memphis task force agents came and shot him
Jonah Neal, 25, was struck by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in May. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the ori...
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McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence
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McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
McConnell, 84, explained the long silence about his condition by saying that "folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes...
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Could fish be a secret ingredient for rice farmers to avoid disease and make more money?
Farmers in Senegal are welcoming fish into their rice paddies. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher...
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Guggenheim Museum among NYC buildings that tested positive for Legionnaires' amid disease outbreak
The city health department on Friday released a list of 31 buildings on the Upper East Side that have been ordered to clean and disinfect their cooling to...
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What we know about Mitch McConnell's health and hospitalization
There are questions surrounding the health of Sen. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publishe...
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What to know about Legionnaires' disease making people sick in New York City
The likely source of the bacteria causing this pneumonia is a cooling tower or towers in the area, officials said. Newsiline summarises this report from P...
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A spirit of resilience helps Venezuelans face healthcare challenges after the quakes
The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the...
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How hospitals are using the arts to help patients recover
As the impact of art on better health outcomes is being studied more and more, some hospital systems are now focusing on even the youngest of patients. Ne...
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NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft Wakes from Hibernation in Good Health
Following its longest hibernation period ever of nearly a year, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has emerged in good health and is ready to begin transmitti...
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McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay
According to his staff, McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers...
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Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as frontline health workers threaten to strike
Health professionals demand payment and better conditions, citing inadequate supplies and poor salaries. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHou...
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The US healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse
The effects of the high court ruling that could lead to mass deportations will be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already operate under p...
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Aid workers warn of infectious diseases, overwhelmed hospitals after Venezuela earthquakes
The healthcare system, already strained by years of underinvestment, is under extreme pressure. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlin...
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About 3 million people have dropped Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
The Department of Health and Human Services suggests the 13% drop is due to a federal crackdown on fraudulent enrollmentut, but health analysts believe it...
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What science tells us about the health risks of Roundup
In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with the manufacturer of Roundup, overturning a Missouri jury award for a man who claimed the herbicide caused ca...
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America's oldest hospital preserves the nation's history of medicine and health care
There's a new museum in Philadelphia, but its building and mission date back to before this country was founded. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS...
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8 things to know about the gut microbiome and keeping yours healthy
Wellness influencers often talk about fixing a broken gut microbiome. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original pub...
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Despite state bans, abortions have almost doubled. The reason? Pills via telehealth
States that have banned abortion are suing to stop mailing of abortion pills over state lines. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links re...
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Key FDA committee unanimously recommends its first vaccine since 2023
All nine members of the committee unanimously voted to recommend Moderna's new mRNA influenza vaccine for adults 50 and over. Newsiline summarises this re...
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'The Price of Exclusion' explores lasting impact of racial inequality in medicine
A century ago, Black physicians built hospitals, clinics and medical schools across the South – only to see them dismantled by policy, segregation and an...
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Most parents track their 18-25-year-old kids on their smartphones. Is that healthy?
A new survey from the University of Michigan asks parents about their use of technology to track their adult children, ages 18-25, including using "always...
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Former Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized
A spokesman for former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Kentucky republican was admitted to a hospital on Sunday. Newsiline summarises this...
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Want obesity drugs covered by insurance? Telehealth companies have a big say
Telehealth companies offer lifestyle support so people taking obesity drugs can have the most success losing weight. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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How health sleuths are watching for threats like measles during the World Cup
While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs. Newsiline su...
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Trump administration warns hundreds of hospitals to increase price transparency or face fines
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information — arguing that the...
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Only half of U.S. adults trust the CDC's public health recommendations, poll finds
The only group for whom trust in the CDC has increased over the past year are Republican voters — 67% this year, slightly up from 63% when the poll was co...
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Health workers at center of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers are handling the disease with minimal resources, because agencies have been scrambling to bring aid into the region. Newsiline summarises t...
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7-month-old baby killed after Israeli troops open fire on a car, Palestinian health officials say
The Palestinian health ministry said that a 7-month-old baby was killed after Israeli troops opened fired at his parents' vehicle in the occupied West Ban...
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This chef will teach you how to make healthy $5 family dinners
With rising grocery prices, many Americans are struggling to provide healthy, complete meals for their families. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS...
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Weakened public health powers raise outbreak risks
Some jurisdictions have weakened their public health authorities in response to criticism of lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, vaccine requiremen...
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What will it take to get a vaccine for the Ebola strain driving the current outbreak?
There is an effective vaccine for Ebola — but not for the variety spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Health workers struggle to contain Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is "catching up" with the spread of the viru...
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Why is Michigan loosening its rules for parents wanting to exempt kids from vaccines?
A decade ago, Michigan had high rates of parents not vaccinating their children, so it required them to attend an in-person education class to get an exem...