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This popular painkiller may do more harm than good

Tramadol, a popular opioid often seen as a “safer” painkiller, may not live up to its reputation. A large analysis of clinical trials found that while it does reduce chronic pain, the relief is modest—so small that many patients likely wouldn’t notice much real-world benefit. At the same time, trama…

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Blood test could predict who is most at risk from common inherited heart condition

Exclusive: Scientists find a way to forecast hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which affects millions worldwideScientists are developing a simple blood test to predict who is most at risk from the world’s most common inherited heart condition.Millions of people worldwide have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy …

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3 issues to watch in public health in 2026

What might 2026 hold for the fields of public health, both domestically and abroad? Quite a lot.

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The secrets of the body clock: how to tune into your natural rhythms – and have a better day

Our circadian cycle doesn’t just affect our sleeping and waking, but our motivations, mood, behaviour and alertness. Whether you are a lark or an owl, here’s how to recognise your own rhythm• Sign up here to get the whole series straight to your inboxIt’s easy to hate clocks. Their unstoppable forwa…

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South Carolina health officials urge measles vaccinations as cases rise in the state

More than 160 people in South Carolina are under quarantine as the state battles a growing number of measles cases. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious disease at Vanderbilt Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss.

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Brazil’s jailed ex-President Bolsonaro undergoes ‘successful’ surgery

Bolsonaro's operation addressed a painful double hernia; doctors anticipate five to seven days of hospitalisation.

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Medicaid paid over $200 million to dead people in 2021 and 2022, federal watchdog says

Tuesday’s report is the first nationwide look at improper Medicaid payments.

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One Gazan Girl’s Fight to Survive Extreme Hunger

After Israel sealed Gaza’s borders, Hoda Abu al-Naja, 12, who suffered from celiac disease, spent months seeking the food and care she needed to combat malnutrition.

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Myanmar’s Health Crisis Spills Over Borders

Fighting has caused the spread of illnesses like malaria and cholera. In a worst-case scenario, the situation could threaten regional health security, experts say.

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I'm watching brain surgery to see if Alzheimer's can ever be cured

BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher finds out if it is scientifically possible to ever cure Alzheimer's

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Seven Diabetes Patients Die Due to Undisclosed Bug in Abbott's Glucose Monitors

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The gut bacteria that put the brakes on weight gain in mice

The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome—the bacteria and fungi in the gut—are associated with obesity and weight gain, raising the possibility that changing the microbiome could improve health. But any given person's gut contains hundreds…

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Ex-Sen. Ben Sasse jokes about his tough cancer diagnosis

Former Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), who publicly announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis with a notably candid message earlier this week, took to X late on Christmas Eve to offer a joke about his condition. “umm, we should talk . . .” Sasse, 53, wrote in response to a post earlier this week.…

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Faith, science and doctors’ struggle with end of life care

If you believe in medical miracles, it can keep you as a physician from giving up too soon.

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How much screen time is acceptable for kids at Christmas?

Parents ponder whether to relax rules totally over the festive period, or find ways to avoid screen time.

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The most damaging taboo about sexual violence

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The global empathy crisis that confronts us this Christmas

Empathy levels diminished 14% across the U.S. after the pandemic, with the steepest drop among millennials, according to a United Way survey.

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Scientists found a way to restore brain blood flow in dementia

A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a key lipid causes blood vessels to become overactive, disrupting circulation and starving brain tissue. When the missing molecule was restored, normal blood flow returned. This …

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Recess CEO: Building a Leading Relaxation Beverage Brand

Ben Witte, founder and CEO of Recess, says the company’s thesis is that in an increasingly stressful world, consumers are prioritizing mental wellness and seeking healthier ways to relax. He tells Katie Greifeld and Norah Mulinda on The Close that Recess is positioning its drinks as an evening relax…

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How Service Dogs Help Treat Veterans’ PTSD

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers.