HBO Max’s enormously popular television series “The Pitt” is receiving plaudits for its realistic depiction of the trials and tribulations of health care in an urban emergency room.
Now in its second season, which premiered on Jan….
Category: 5. Health
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Federal judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.’s vaccine agenda – an epidemiologist answers questions parents may have
Public health advocates have largely applauded a Massachusetts judge’s ruling on March 16, 2026, to temporarily block major changes to vaccine policy made by the Department of Health and Human Services since 2025.
The ruling pauses two…
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Huge study finds no evidence cannabis helps anxiety, depression, or PTSD
A major paper published in The Lancet reports that medicinal cannabis does not effectively treat anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The analysis is the largest to date examining both the safety and effectiveness of…
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This common vaccine cuts heart risk nearly in half in new study
People living with heart disease who received a shingles vaccine experienced nearly half the rate of serious heart-related events within a year compared with those who were not vaccinated. These findings come from research being presented at the…
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This virus therapy supercharges the immune system against brain cancer
Researchers from Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report that a single dose of an oncolytic virus, a genetically engineered virus designed to infect and kill cancer cells, can draw immune cells deep into brain tumors and keep…
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Gum disease bacterium linked to breast cancer growth and spread
Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy have identified a surprising link between oral health and breast cancer. Their research shows that a bacterium commonly associated…
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What happens after Ozempic shocked researchers
As injectable GLP-1 medications become more widely used, many people wonder what happens when patients stop taking them outside of controlled clinical trials.
A new analysis from Cleveland Clinic, involving nearly 8,000 patients, suggests that…
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Ultra-processed foods linked to 67% higher risk of heart attack and stroke
Eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may significantly increase the risk of serious heart problems, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26). People who consumed more than…
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What Is A Collapsed Lung? Piston Cade Cunningham Out At Least 2 Weeks
Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham suffered a left pneumothorax and a collapsed lung apparently after colliding with Washington Wizards Tre Johnson.
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Belly fat linked to heart failure risk even in people with normal weight
New research presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026 suggests that fat stored around the waist (central obesity or visceral fat) may raise the risk of heart failure, largely due to inflammation. The…
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