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Ozempic is in the next round of Medicare drug price negotiations. See the full list of 15 medications
The talks around drugs including Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, GSK’s Trelegy Ellipta, and Pfizer’s Xtandi will set Medicare prices that go into effect in 2027.
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New study links consuming red meat with dementia
A new study from Harvard and MIT researchers finds that eating red meat may increase chances of developing dementia.
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FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers
Federal health officials are backing the health benefits of nicotine pouches, ruling that Philip Morris International’s Zyn can help adult smokers cut back or quit cigarettes.
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Cancer cases are increasing in women while declining in men, report finds
Rates of breast and thyroid cancer for women under 50 rose from 2002 to 2021, while men in the same age group had declining rates of melanoma and prostate cancer.
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FDA moves to slash nicotine in cigarettes
The proposed rule would drastically reduce the level of nicotine allowed in combustible tobacco products, but it would not apply to vapes.
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Windblown dust and ash advisory extended. How wildfires are affecting LA air quality
Ash from the recent LA County fires and burn scars formed by other wildfires in the fall can be dispersed by strong winds. See an air quality map.
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Critical need for blood donations in Texas
There is a critical need for blood donations in North Texas after the winter storm.
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Is there a link between faith and heart health?
We’re all familiar with Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths, but did you know there are more than 4,000 religions across the globe? 85% of people around the world identify with one of them but could going to church not only save your soul, but be good for your heart? Health reporter Bianca Castro has the story.
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California man says two of his cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu
A California man says his two cats died and a third was hospitalized after he fed them raw milk recalled for bird flu risk.
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How to keep children healthy and warm as they return to school after winter break
Thousands of North Texas students are returning to school on Tuesday after two weeks of winter break. The return to school in the new year often goes hand-in-hand with cold outdoor temperatures and warm body temperatures.
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Meredith Vieira's husband Richard Cohen dies after living with multiple sclerosis for over 50 years
“I was diagnosed when I was 25 years old and essentially told there is no hope,” he once said on TODAY.
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How to stay healthy as students return to school after winter break
Here’s how to make sure your kids are not bringing illnesses back to school after two weeks of winter vacation. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana
The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported — a person in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms. Louisiana health officials announced the death on Monday.
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Utah woman ‘who always wanted to be a mom' dies nine days after having twins
Morgan Hughes, 23, developed a rare heart condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy, her grieving father said.
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Norovirus 2025: Outbreaks of stomach bug are surging across US. Know these early signs
Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is spiking across the US. What to know about symptoms and prevention.
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In severe bird flu cases, the virus can mutate as it lingers in the body
As the seasonal flu picks up, there are even more opportunities for the bird flu to acquire mutations as the different influenza viruses mix.
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Surgeon General calls for new label to warn Americans of alcohol's cancer risk
Alcohol labels should carry a cancer risk warning, that’s the word from the U.S. Surgeon General. The recommendation is part of a Health and Human Services report that cites a direct link between alcohol consumption and at least seven types of cancer. The report also found that alcohol is the third-leading cause of cancer in the U.S. after tobacco and...
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Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show
Flu is taking off in the U.S., with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week.
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US surgeon general urges cancer risk warning labels be included on alcoholic beverages
While research has shown a link between alcohol and cancer, “the majority of Americans are unaware of this risk,” U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said.
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Alcohol labels should carry cancer risk warning, US surgeon general urges
There are about 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases and about 20,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths each year, according to the new report.