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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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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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Man, 87, waits seven hours for ambulance on garden centre floor

James Craig waited hours for medical help after he broke his leg and hurt his hip in a fall.

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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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Adults in England with eating disorders wait up to 700 days for treatment, report finds

Audit finds on average adults wait twice as long as children for assessment and more than 10 times as long to be treatedAdults with eating disorders in England are waiting up to 700 days for vital treatment, according to a report.The stark figures were revealed in the first report of the National Au…

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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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Opinion: Francis Collins and Marc Siegel say medicine is a gift from God

“To have Christians be the group that was most resistant” to the Covid vaccine “really seems wrong here,” said former NIH Director Francis Collins.

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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…

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South Carolina measles outbreak worries doctors

Recent measles cases are mainly impacting unvaccinated children, with the most recent outbreak in South Carolina. Skyler Henry has the latest.

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Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans

Scientists have warned H5N1 bird flu could make a dangerous leap to humans, triggering a global health crisis.

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Measles becoming "entrenched" in U.S. again, doctor says, as non-travel-related cases grow

A measles outbreak in South Carolina is worsening with 138 cases reported in the state. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Dr. Céline Gounder have more.

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England’s resident doctors begin five-day strike

The British Medical Association is calling for improved pay and an increase in available jobs for qualified doctors.

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‘Permanent winter’: a day in the life of a hospital dealing with flu and strikes

The Guardian gained rare access to Royal Stoke university hospital to see how staff free up beds for patients in a gridlocked systemAcas offers to help break deadlock in resident doctors’ strikeThirteen ambulances are lined up at the rear of the Emergency Department (ED) of the Royal Stoke universit…

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MIT-Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub convenes leaders to advance pediatric health

The Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub brings together clinicians, researchers, and industry to bridge the gap between discovery and care.