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In his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators that he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation's official vaccine recommendations. He did both.
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RFK Jr. made promises to get his job as health secretary. He's broken many of them
In his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators that he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation's official vaccine recommendations. He did both.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:26 AM
In his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators that he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation's official vaccine recommendations. He did both.
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What does acute COVID-19 and long COVID look like on medical imaging?
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PHOTO GALLERY: What does acute COVID-19 and long COVID look like on medical imaging?
This image gallery shows what the various clinical presentations associated with the COVID-19 and long COVID that have been documented during and after coronavirus pandemic.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:24 AM
What does acute COVID-19 and long COVID look like on medical imaging?
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Lifelong intellectual activity, such as reading or museum visits, was tied to lower Alzheimer's dementia risk in older adults. Results persisted even after adjusting for Alzheimer's pathology, suggesting strong cognitive resilience.
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Alzheimer's Dementia Risk Nearly 40% Lower With Lifelong Learning
Intellectual enrichment throughout the lifespan tied to higher cognitive function
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February 14, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Lifelong intellectual activity, such as reading or museum visits, was tied to lower Alzheimer's dementia risk in older adults. Results persisted even after adjusting for Alzheimer's pathology, suggesting strong cognitive resilience.
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For women, they often, uniquely, experience chest pain that seems like more of a discomfort or a tightness in the chest. They can sometimes experience left arm pain or jaw pain, severe fatigue, pain between the shoulder blades, or nausea and vomiting.
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Women’s heart symptoms can look different, expert warns
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women worldwide, yet it is still widely under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under treated, according to a health expert.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:15 AM
For women, they often, uniquely, experience chest pain that seems like more of a discomfort or a tightness in the chest. They can sometimes experience left arm pain or jaw pain, severe fatigue, pain between the shoulder blades, or nausea and vomiting.
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Thousands of scientific studies have looked at climate change and its effects on human health in the past five years and they predominantly show climate change is increasingly dangerous to people.
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Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”
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February 14, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Thousands of scientific studies have looked at climate change and its effects on human health in the past five years and they predominantly show climate change is increasingly dangerous to people.
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Replacing 60 minutes of TV with something more active cut depression risk by 11% — and nearly 19% in middle-aged adults. And more is even better.
For 90- and 120-minute reallocations, this decreased the risk of depression by 26%.
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For 90- and 120-minute reallocations, this decreased the risk of depression by 26%.
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Swap TV For Activity To Ward Off Depression, Study Suggests
FRIDAY, Feb. 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Want an easy way to head off the blues?Stash the TV remote.Dutch researchers who followed more than 65,000 adults for f
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February 14, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Replacing 60 minutes of TV with something more active cut depression risk by 11% — and nearly 19% in middle-aged adults. And more is even better.
For 90- and 120-minute reallocations, this decreased the risk of depression by 26%.
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For 90- and 120-minute reallocations, this decreased the risk of depression by 26%.
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GLP-1 users tend to lose muscle first, but regain fat when they stop using the drug.
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Using GLP-1s to maintain a normal weight? There are benefits and risks
Drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy are intended for people who are overweight. Some patients are using them after bariatric surgery to keep pounds from creeping back. Others may just want to lose a few po...
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February 13, 2026 at 3:50 AM
GLP-1 users tend to lose muscle first, but regain fat when they stop using the drug.
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Vaccines are a matter of national security. Experts warn that rising anti-vaccine sentiment worldwide could undermine efforts to fight future pandemics.
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Vaccines are a national security issue, says global health official
Vaccines are a matter of national security, a leading global health figure said this week, warning that rising anti-vaccine sentiment worldwide could undermine efforts to fight future pandemics.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Vaccines are a matter of national security. Experts warn that rising anti-vaccine sentiment worldwide could undermine efforts to fight future pandemics.
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With slogans championing “no alcohol, no regrets, no consequences" producers of so-called no/low beverages are aiming to follow changing tastes and habits, in particular those of young adults more mindful of alcohol's harms.
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Paris wine show reflects surging demand for zero- and low-alcohol drinks
Zero- and low-alcohol drinks are gaining ground as people in France and beyond drink less
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February 13, 2026 at 3:40 AM
With slogans championing “no alcohol, no regrets, no consequences" producers of so-called no/low beverages are aiming to follow changing tastes and habits, in particular those of young adults more mindful of alcohol's harms.
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Colorectal cancer is an increasing threat to young men and women. It’s now the top cancer killer of Americans younger than 50. The deaths actor James Van Der Beek at 48 this week, and Chadwick Boseman at 43, highlight the risk for younger adults.
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Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for
The death of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Colorectal cancer is an increasing threat to young men and women. It’s now the top cancer killer of Americans younger than 50. The deaths actor James Van Der Beek at 48 this week, and Chadwick Boseman at 43, highlight the risk for younger adults.
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Measles exposures were reported in three counties in North Carolina's capital region this week. Vaccination is the best protection against measles.
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Measles Cases Rise in North Carolina as Public Exposures Are Reported
THURSDAY, Feb. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Health officials in North Carolina are warning residents about possible measles exposure after infected people visite
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February 13, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Measles exposures were reported in three counties in North Carolina's capital region this week. Vaccination is the best protection against measles.
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Highly potent synthetic opioid drugs called nitazenes, many times more potent than heroin, have been linked to hundreds of deaths in the UK. Some people are taking them by accident, as they are mixed in with other drugs as cheap substitutes.
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Nitazenes: Inquests show how deadly synthetic drugs spread
A BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Highly potent synthetic opioid drugs called nitazenes, many times more potent than heroin, have been linked to hundreds of deaths in the UK. Some people are taking them by accident, as they are mixed in with other drugs as cheap substitutes.
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Using cotton swabs or any device that actually enters your ear canal is dangerous, because rather than removing excess wax, it’s simply pushing it further into the ear.
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Stop cleaning your ears wrong
Warning: This advice may cause you to rethink your pharmacy purchases.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Using cotton swabs or any device that actually enters your ear canal is dangerous, because rather than removing excess wax, it’s simply pushing it further into the ear.
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In Mexico, at least 28 have died from measles outbreak that started 2025.
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In Mexico, at least 28 have died from measles outbreak that started 2025
Mexican Health Minister David Kershenobich said on Wednesday that at least 28 people in the country have died from the measles outbreak that began in 2025.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:49 AM
In Mexico, at least 28 have died from measles outbreak that started 2025.
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A 22-ounce (650-milliliter) iced coffee contains an average of nine teaspoons of sugar, while a 10-ounce (300-milliliter) serving of bubble milk tea — an iced milk tea with tapioca pearls known as boba — can contain as much as 12 teaspoons.
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Thai coffee chains cut default sugar content in coffee and tea drinks in a new health push
The Thai government is urging coffee chains to cut sugar in drinks by half to combat health issues.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:44 AM
A 22-ounce (650-milliliter) iced coffee contains an average of nine teaspoons of sugar, while a 10-ounce (300-milliliter) serving of bubble milk tea — an iced milk tea with tapioca pearls known as boba — can contain as much as 12 teaspoons.
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Researchers tested 43 hair extension products and found 169 different chemicals, including dozens that have been linked to cancer, hormone disruption, developmental problems and immune disorders.
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Study Finds Dozens of Potentially Hazardous Chemicals in Hair Extensions
Popular hair extensions may be exposing women to dozens of potentially dangerous chemicals, a new study warns.Researchers say extensions are often treated to ma
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February 12, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Researchers tested 43 hair extension products and found 169 different chemicals, including dozens that have been linked to cancer, hormone disruption, developmental problems and immune disorders.
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In the U.S and elsewhere, there’s been a major shift in patients treated for lung cancer. As the percentage of people who smoke has declined over the decades, people who’ve never smoked have begun accounting for a greater proportion of lung cancer cases overall.
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Lung cancer in ‘never-smokers’ draws new focus — and questions
In the United States and elsewhere, there’s been a major shift in patients treated for lung cancer.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:38 AM
In the U.S and elsewhere, there’s been a major shift in patients treated for lung cancer. As the percentage of people who smoke has declined over the decades, people who’ve never smoked have begun accounting for a greater proportion of lung cancer cases overall.
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"In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days."
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In a world built for sitting, here's how to stay active — even when stuck inside
In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:05 AM
"In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days."
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Moderna said last year that itd mRNA-1010 flu vaccine was 27% more effective than an approved standard annual flu shot.
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FDA refuses to review Moderna's influenza vaccine application
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will not review Moderna's approval application for its influenza vaccine, the company said on Tuesday, sending its shares down 8% in extended trading.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Moderna said last year that itd mRNA-1010 flu vaccine was 27% more effective than an approved standard annual flu shot.
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Group aerobic exercise appeared to be most effective for depression, while exercise of shorter duration and lower intensity was most associated with reductions in anxiety symptoms.
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More Evidence Supports Exercise for Depression, Anxiety
Data from randomized trials provided robust evidence for benefit of exercise on symptoms
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February 11, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Group aerobic exercise appeared to be most effective for depression, while exercise of shorter duration and lower intensity was most associated with reductions in anxiety symptoms.
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The disputes stem from rising health care costs, with insurers and hospitals fighting more aggressively over the price of care.
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Hospitals and insurers are fighting over money, leaving patients in the lurch
The disputes stem from rising health care costs, with insurers and hospitals fighting more aggressively over the price of care.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:52 AM
The disputes stem from rising health care costs, with insurers and hospitals fighting more aggressively over the price of care.
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A brain-speed video game was linked to a 25% lower dementia risk. Benefits lasted up to 20 years after training ended. Other brain games did not show the same effect.
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Brain-Training Game Linked To Lower Dementia Risk Decades Later
TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Imagine you’re driving down the street when, out of nowhere, a skateboarder rolls into your path.You’re looking straig
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February 11, 2026 at 3:45 AM
A brain-speed video game was linked to a 25% lower dementia risk. Benefits lasted up to 20 years after training ended. Other brain games did not show the same effect.
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For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind them. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in COVID times. Some athletes are taking measures to stay healthy by masking and taking other health precautions.
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Olympic COVID restrictions are gone, but some athletes are still self-quarantining
For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind them. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in COVID times. Some athletes are taking extreme...
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February 10, 2026 at 3:59 AM
For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind them. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in COVID times. Some athletes are taking measures to stay healthy by masking and taking other health precautions.
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"Despite all the hype, AI just isn’t ready to take on the role of the physician. Patients need to be aware that asking a large language model about their symptoms can be dangerous, can give wrong diagnoses and can fail to recognize when urgent help is needed."
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AI chatbots give bad health advice, research finds
Despite now being able to ace most medical licensing exams, artificial intelligence chatbots do not give humans better health advice than they can find using more traditional methods, according to a s...
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February 10, 2026 at 3:49 AM
"Despite all the hype, AI just isn’t ready to take on the role of the physician. Patients need to be aware that asking a large language model about their symptoms can be dangerous, can give wrong diagnoses and can fail to recognize when urgent help is needed."
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Daily consumption of two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea was associated with lowering dementia risk, slowing cognitive decline and preserving cognitive function.
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A cup (or 2 or 3) of coffee or tea a day helps keep dementia away
People who drank the most caffeinated coffee had a lower risk of dementia compared with those who drank the least, the long-term observational study found.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Daily consumption of two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea was associated with lowering dementia risk, slowing cognitive decline and preserving cognitive function.
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