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4 times you might need an ultrasound and didn’t know
An article about ultrasounds and in what situations to use them in, provided by radiologists.
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Jill Martin’s breast cancer journey
TODAY show contributor Jill Martin talks about breast cancer treatment and why she’s advocating for early detection and genetic screening.
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More research is needed to support physicians' mental health, experts say
A pair of researchers who have studied physician mental health and stress call for more efforts to supports to prevent burnout and support wellbeing.
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Sleep apnea contributes to dementia in older adults, especially women
Obstructive sleep apnea, a common and underdiagnosed sleep disorder, contributes to dementia in older adults — particularly women, a study suggests.
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RNA research leads the 2024 Nobel Prizes
The 2024 Nobel Prizes in Medicine, Chemistry, and Physics highlight RNA research discoveries transforming medical and scientific knowledge.
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Medicare has a revolving door, study suggests
Medicare Advantage vs traditional Medicare is an annual Open Enrollment decision, and a new study looks at how many older adults revolve between the two.
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Glaucoma study shows higher prevalence than previously estimated
An in-depth analysis of the percentage of adults, especially older adults, who have glaucoma and experience vision limits due to it shows higher prevalence and disparities.
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Improving organ transplant donations through a national strategy
Many organs that are ready for donation are discarded for various reasons. The Organ Procurement and Transplant Network is finding ways to combat this to increase the number of transplants done per year.
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Should you try Apple’s hearing aid app? An audiologist weighs in
Apple has marketed its AirPods Pro 2 as soon having “clinical-grade Hearing Aid capability.” Devin McCaslin, Ph.D., an audiologist, answers some questions about the hearing aids market and about the new AirPods.
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Should teens use protein supplements?
A report highlights that many teens are using protein supplements, particularly protein powders, to improve their athletic performance and build muscle.
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Rare neuromuscular condition doesn’t stop teen from track & field dream
Michigan teen Jake Juip becomes 100-meter Michigan state high school champion in adaptive track and field race using adaptive equipment designed to meet the needs of his rare neuromuscular condition.
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For multiple sclerosis, medication and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce fatigue
In a study of commonly used treatments for multiple sclerosis, both medical and behavioral interventions, and a combination of the two, resulted in significant improvements in fatigue.
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Women more likely than men to die after heart surgery complications
Despite having no greater chance of developing problems after high risk cardiovascular surgery, women are more likely than men to die from post-operative complications, a University of Michigan-led study suggests.
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Misinformation, AI & health: Poll reveals older adults’ worries
Health information generated by artificial intelligence, or created as misinformation, worries older adults, a poll shows.
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Timely CPR saves runner who collapsed during first week of college
Bystander CPR saves a first year college student who collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest while running during his first week of school.
