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Boar's Head recalls 200K pounds of deli meat sold nationwide amid listeria concerns
Boar’s Head is recalling more than 200,000 pounds of liverwurst and other deli meat products because they could be contaminated with listeria, which can cause potentially deadly infections in vulnerable populations, the FDA says. Authorities say they are investigating whether the contamination may be linked to an ongoing listeria outbreak that has killed two people, one of them a New…
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Everything you need to know about IVF
The number of babies born using in vitro fertilization, or IVF, is growing every year in the U.S., but there are still a lot of misconceptions about what IVF actually is. Here’s what you need to know.
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1 dead in New Jersey, at least 9 sickened in tri-state from listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats
One person in New Jersey has died and at least nine have been sickened in the tri-state from a listeria outbreaking likely linked to sliced deli meats, according to a new warning from the Centers for Disease Control. Another person died in Illinois and a total of 28 illnesses have been reported across 12 states, the CDC said. “Many people…
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Nassau Co. issues advisory against bathing at 14 beaches due to stormwater runoff
The Nassau County Department of Health has issued an advisory against bathing at 14 beaches Thursday. The advisory is a precautionary measure for certain beaches that are known to be impacted by stormwater runoff due to heavy rainfall, which can increase bacteria levels. The 14 beaches under the advisory are: According to the health department, the advisory will be lifted at…
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Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?
Celebrities and influencers are helping promote high-tech medical scans that companies claim can help catch deadly diseases, including cancer.
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New measles cases at NYC migrant shelter bring city count to 11
People are considered protected or immune to measles if they were born before 1957, have received two doses of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, have had measles disease, or have a lab test confirming immunity.
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Are you using sunscreen correctly? Here's how much to use and if you should reapply
As widespread heatwaves hit cities across the U.S., the best protection against the sun and UV rays is sunscreen.
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What is the bubonic plague, and why are we still catching it?
The bubonic plague is most famous for spreading during the Black Death epidemic in 14th century Europe, but we’re still finding cases of people catching the disease today. Here’s what you need to know.
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Are tampons safe? New study finds lead and arsenic in tampons. But don't panic, experts say
A new study examined composition of tampons and found heavy, toxic metals. But more research is needed, experts say.
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A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study
A Massachusetts man can speak again after surgeons removed his cancerous voice box and replaced it with a donated one in a pioneering move.
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Heavily meditated: Olympic legend Shaun White hosts world's first relaxation competition
Competition is not often associated with relaxation, but that is exactly how it went down for 100 beachgoers at an event hosted by Olympic gold medalist Shaun White in Aruba this month.
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Backward walking may be the best exercise you aren't doing. Learn the impressive benefits
The simple, but uncommon, twist on walking will fire up your backside, improve mobility, support joint health and more.
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Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout
Plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app. But many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting.
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Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they're usually not needed
More than two-thirds of children and teens who saw doctors for pink eye left with a prescription for antibiotic eye drops. But are the antibiotics necessary? A new study reveals they might not be.
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Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Try the gym and weight-resistance training
You’re getting up there in years. Maybe you haven’t thought about going to the gym and taking up weight-resistance training.
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Lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in children and teens
New research may change how doctors talk with kids and their parents about hypertension.
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What's the healthiest chocolate? The No. 1 pick, according to dietitians
Of the three types of chocolate — dark, milk and white — dark chocolate is the healthiest, nutrition experts say.
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Capturing the light: photography as a healing force
The Josephine Herrick Project is a New York City-based non-profit that teaches photography to students, veterans and others from under-resourced communities, and introduces them to the healing power of photography. NBC New York’s Lia Chandra highlights the impact of this non-profit.
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Boy diagnosed with testicular cancer at 16 recalls early symptom: ‘I thought it was normal'
In summer 2020, Ronal Salvador, then 16 and a high school junior, noticed a lump on one of his testicles.
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What is 12-3-30? People are losing weight with this walking treadmill workout
The 12-3-30 workout is a viral walking treadmill routine. Experts weigh in on how to try it safely to lose weight and improve endurance.