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Most Expectant Moms Say They're Likely to Get Maternal RSV Vaccine

But one in five soon-to-be parents said they had never even heard of RSV, survey finds

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No Best Nutrition Strategy for Most Preemies Waiting to Breastfeed

Trial in moderate to late preterm infants comparing a variety of common methods finds no winner

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FDA Approves New Option for Uncomplicated UTIs in Women

Antibiotic widely used in other countries now available in the U.S.

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USDA Updates Rules for School Meals That Limit Added Sugars for the First Time

Aim is to improve nutrition and align with U.S. dietary guidelines

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Dietary Interventions Beat Medication in IBS Treatment

Both a low-FODMAPs and low-carb diet led to a larger decrease in symptom severity

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Bird Flu Found in Milk; Clinic Implanted Dead Embryos? Olympic Abuse Settlement

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff

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Remnants of Bird Flu Virus Found in Pasteurized Milk, FDA Says

Agency stressed that the material is inactivated

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Long COVID Taste Loss May Not Involve Taste Buds

Study attempts to untangle taste and olfactory dysfunction 1 year after infection

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CMS Pushes Back on Criticism of Nursing Home Staffing Rule

Rule is needed because many nursing home patients don't get needed care, CMS administrator says

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When Red-Hot Isn't Enough: CDC's Heat Risk Tool Sets Magenta as Most Dangerous Level

Heat is the number one cause of weather-related death

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Is There a Vaccine for H5N1 Influenza?

And how quickly could it be deployed should it be needed?

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Hands-On Treatment May Help in Knee Osteoarthritis

And patients can administer it themselves

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Ozempic Hiatus Before Surgery: Is a Weeklong Pause Really Needed?

Incidence of respiratory complications similar to other antidiabetic agents, claims data suggest

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Getting in Touch, Figuring It All Out

It's great to have more than one way to ask for help on a difficult case

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Underweight, but Not Obesity, Linked to Glaucoma Progression

Meanwhile, tobacco/alcohol use had no significant links to changes in retinal nerve fiber layer

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Doc Killed in Murder-Suicide? New Human Bird-Flu Case; Olympics' Eating Disorders

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff

Paxlovid and COVID; Breast Cancer and Lymph Node Removal

Also in TTHealthWatch: pragmatic model for chronic kidney disease

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When Neglect Becomes Criminal: The Harsh Reality of Failing a Dependent

Too often these cases are swept under the rug

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ED Doc's License Revoked; Bird Flu Fatality Rate in Humans; Pesticide Risk in Fruits

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区app staff

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Time-Restricted Eating Tied to Modest Weight Loss

Benefits appeared to come mainly from reduced caloric intake

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Urine Test Accurately Detected High-Grade Prostate Cancer

Researchers say use of the test could substantially reduce unnecessary biopsies

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Tirzepatide Improves Sleep Apnea in Patients With Obesity, Drugmaker Says

Topline results add yet another potential reason for use of dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist

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As Bans Spread, Fluoride in Drinking Water Divides Communities Across the U.S.

Many believe fluoride may be harmful despite evidence to the contrary

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Trader Joe's Sold Contaminated Product, CDC Warns

Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh basil

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Listeriosis Outbreak Linked to Vegan Cheese

Raw nut-based products are overlooked sources of foodborne illness

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Deeper Sedation During Colonoscopy Linked to Improved Detection of Serrated Polyps

Propofol boosts serrated polyp detection by 50%, little difference for all neoplasia, adenomas

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New Consensus Recs for Oral Immunotherapy in Food Allergies

Allergist Zahida Maskatia, MD, shares how the guidelines will change practice

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Oral and Topical Minoxidil Go Head-to-Head for Hair Loss in Men

Oral formulation well-tolerated and had similar efficacy for male androgenetic alopecia

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Death After Hemorrhoid Cream; Working Late and Illness; Full-Blown Hoarding

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区app staff

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Lawmakers Take Up Fallout From Change Healthcare Cyberattack

Health sector likely to remain an "attractive target," says congressman

A photo of vials of Spikevax and Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccines.

Only One Harm From mRNA COVID Vaccines, Report Determines

Independent reviewers reject causal links to infertility, myocardial infarction, stroke

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The California Saga: Why Some DOs Fear Combined Medical Boards

Their main concern is that their scope of practice would be "trampled"

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Should DOs and MDs Have Separate Licensing Boards? They Still Do in 13 States

West Virginia effort hits late obstacle; some DOs fear bias under a combined board

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Can Testosterone Aid Women's Menopausal Symptoms?

Some physicians prescribe the hormone to women, while others call for more data

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Automated, Personalized Outreach Boosts CRC Screening in Diverse Patient Population

Absolute improvement of 30-40% in screening participation after 1 year

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Multidisciplinary Team Intervention Flops for Improving CKD Outcomes

Intervention "did not overcome barriers" to PCP, patient behavior changes, editorialists say

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High Lipoprotein(a) Levels' Hit on Heart Health Doesn't Discriminate

Atherogenic particle appeared to be a risk factor regardless of age, sex, race, diabetes status

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Bird Flu Is Spreading to More Farm Animals. Are Milk and Eggs Safe?

Health officials say the risk to the public is low and the food supply remains safe

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Don't Rule Out Breast Cancer Surgery for 90-Year-Olds

Retrospective study suggests survival benefit over conservative management

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After Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes, Mortality Risk Lingers for Decades

40 years of data connect preterm birth, other gestational problems to multiple causes of death

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