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What Is Berberine, the Supplement Dubbed ‘Nature's Ozempic' on Social Media?
Social media users claim the compound helped them lose weight. Does it actually work?
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Paralyzed Man Helped With Brain and Spine Implants
A 40-year-old man whose legs are paralyzed can now climbs and walk following implants in his brain and spinal cord that pair with external devices.
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Brain and Spine Implants Enabled a Paralyzed Man to Climb Stairs and Walk On Rough Terrain, Study Shows
A video shows how the technology translates thoughts from the brain into electrical signals that trigger movement.
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What is Powassan Virus? What to Know as US Death Reported From Tickborne Illness
As cases of the Powassan virus begin being reported in the U.S., including even one recent death, many are wondering what the virus is and how can they prevent it?
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FDA Panel Backs Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription. The positive vote on Wednesday by a Food and Drug Administration panel paves the way for what could be the first birth control pill available over the counter. The recommendation is not binding and the FDA is expected to make its decision on the...
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I Took a Test to Determine My ‘Biological Age': ‘We Call It the Credit Score for the Body,' Harvard Scientist Says
More companies are testing people’s DNA to determine their “biological age” based on genetics, in hopes of reversing aging. I tried one; here are my results.
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Experimental Drug Slows Worsening Effects of Alzheimer's
Eli Lilly and Co. said Wednesday its experimental Alzheimer’s drug appeared to slow worsening of the mind-robbing disease in a large study. NBC 5’s Bianca Castro talked with Frisco neurologist Dr. Aimee Garza about how it works.
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Eli Lilly Says Experimental Drug Slows Alzheimer's Worsening
Eli Lilly and Co. says its experimental Alzheimer’s drug appears to slow worsening of the mind-robbing disease after an 18-month trial.
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Mom Warns Parents After Her 11-Year-Old's Cough Led to a Rare Cancer Diagnosis
Margarita Martinez’s daughter Fernanda had a cold. She tested positive for COVID, but doctors found a bigger problem — a tumor in her trachea.
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Gel Manicure Risks: Dermatologist Shares Tips on Shielding Hands From UV Light
Gel manicures are more durable than regular manis. But they require ultraviolet light to dry, and new research suggests that could potentially increase your risk of skin cancer.
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Effectiveness, Side Effects and More: What to Know About Prescription Drugs Promising Weight Loss
Obesity is linked to scores of health problems that can lead to disability or even death, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer and joint problems.
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Shortage of Penicillin Limits Access to the Go-to Drug for Syphilis
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday reported a shortage of an injectable form of penicillin, an antibiotic used to treat syphilis and other bacterial infections like strep throat.
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Mediterranean Diet Is Associated With a Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds
Even a small improvement in adherence to a Mediterranean diet could meaningfully reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
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A Fungal Infection Is Spreading Thanks to Climate Change, and Experts Are Concerned
A dangerous and potentially deadly fungal infection is spreading fast, and researchers say our changing climate is partly to blame.
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Adults Are Getting Allergies for the First Time. Thanks, Climate Change.
A ‘pollen storm’ and longer allergy seasons are sending a growing number of adults in search of relief.
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Parents Who Raise Successful Kids Never Use These 5 Toxic Phrases, Says Ivy League Child Psychologist
Certain phrases could “inadvertently shame” your child and cause lasting damage to their self-esteem, says Dr. Tovah Klein. Here’s what you can say instead.
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Risk of Death from Melanoma Drops With Personalized mRNA Vaccine, Study Shows
Merck and Moderna plan to expand the vaccine’s use against additional kinds of tumors.
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Richard Engel's Son Died of Rett Syndrome. His Cells May Help Find a Cure, His Doctor Says
Henry Engel, the 6-year-old son of NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel, died last year of Rett syndrome. His cells are being used in cutting-edge research.
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A Woman With Tuberculosis Took a Bus to a Casino While Officer With a Warrant for Her Arrest Let Her Go
The woman has refused numerous orders to isolate. It isn’t clear why the officer didn’t take her into custody.
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Eli Lilly Says Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Reduces Brain Plaque in Early Study
Eli Lilly said a higher dose of the up-and-coming Alzheimer’s treatment remternetug had a larger effect on clearing amyloid plaque.