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Recalled ice cream sold nationwide could contain "small stones," FDA says

The recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of Aug. 8, 2027.

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This Everyday Food Was Linked to Better Brain Health

That slice of full-fat cheese might not just be indulgent—it could be linked to a healthier brain. A large new study suggests that people who regularly eat high-fat cheese and cream may have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. High-fat cheeses are defined as containing more than 20% f…

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STAT+: Hospitals owned by real estate investors more likely to close or go bankrupt

Hospitals owned by real estate investors more likely to close or go bankrupt, new study finds.

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Cheese Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in 25-Year Study

Not just any cheese though.

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CDC’s controversial new hep B vaccine guidance: everything you need to know

This week's STATus Report takes on the CDC's new hepatitis B vaccine guidance for newborns. Host Alex Hogan dives into the controversial recommendation.

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New Pill Could Finally Treat Sleep Apnea Without a Mask

Sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions in sleep apnea patients, pointing toward a viable drug treatment. A European clinical trial has found that the drug sulthiame can reduce breathing pauses and improve sleep quality in people with obstructive sleep apnea, with researchers from the University o…

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A flesh-eating fly once eradicated is moving back toward the U.S.

California researchers are preparing for the possible return of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that feeds on living flesh and once devastated U.S. livestock. By monitoring traps and educating veterinarians and farmers, they hope to stop the pest before it gains a foothold.

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Cheddar Lovers, Rejoice: Eating High-Fat Cheese May Lower Dementia Risk

Cheese can be part of a brain-healthy diet and might even help lower dementia risk, researchers in Sweden have concluded.

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The New Flu Variant Could Spread Widely This Year. Here’s What to Know.

Scientists have expressed alarm about the dominant version of the virus that’s circulating now.

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Talks to resolve resident doctors’ strike begin at Acas

Arbitration service hosts talks in effort to resolve dispute as medics in England strike for 14th time over pay and jobsUK politics live – latest updatesTalks have started at the conciliation service, Acas, to resolve the resident doctors’ strike.The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service ha…

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Help! My Dad Moved in With His Girlfriend. Her Choice of “Decor” is Going to Scar My Kids for Life.

They won't listen to reason.

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CDC adopts controversial Hepatitis B vaccine change

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is no longer recommending giving all infants a dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours after birth, approving a sweeping and highly controversial change recommended by the agency’s vaccine advisory panel. The agency now officially advises …

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BMA accused of hypocrisy as its own staff threaten to strike over pay

Dispute with clerical staff over below-inflation pay rise comes as NHS resident doctors start BMA-backed strikeThe British Medical Association is facing a strike over pay by its own clerical staff, prompting calls of hypocrisy as resident NHS doctors in England launch five days of strike action with…

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This Brutal Mosquito-Borne Disease May Have a Cure—But There’s a Catch

This story was originally published by Vox and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. There’s a reason dengue infections are also called “breakbone fever.” Along with a mild fever, symptoms of the mosquito-borne illness include bone-deep, aching pain in the joints and behind t…

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STAT+: Eli Lilly’s obesity pill helped patients maintain weight loss after switch from injections

Eli Lilly's obesity pill helped patients maintain weight loss after they switched from injectable drugs, outcomes that could widen the appeal of the pill.

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Scientists Identify 6 Key Depression Symptoms That Predict Dementia Risk

Early warnings could be vital.

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5 Powerful Ways to Strengthen Your Brain for Life

Majid Fotuhi, Psychology Today Many people feel overwhelmed by wellness trends and high-priced tools promising better brain function. Most people I meet want to protect their brain and be...

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We're Moving From Treatment to Cures for Autoimmune Diseases

Eric Topol, GTs For several decades, the standard approach to autoimmune diseases has been suppression of the immune system, a treatment with potential serious side effects and, with the...

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Your Genes Could Be Affecting Someone Else’s Gut

Your “roommate’s” genes could be affecting the bacteria living in your gut, and vice versa, according to a rat study published today (December 18) in Nature Communications. By analyzing more than four thousand animals, researchers found that the mix of microbes in a rat’s gut is influenced not only …

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New “Molecular Glue” Gel Could Help Treat Permanent Voice Loss

A newly engineered hydrogel could offer a longer-lasting, minimally invasive way to treat vocal cord injuries. Researchers at McGill University have developed a new hydrogel that could one day help repair damaged vocal cords. Early results suggest the material may offer a longer-lasting treatment op…