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Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
Mon Aug 31 4:38 pm
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
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Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Fri Aug 28 6:26 pm
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
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Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
Thu Aug 27 7:42 pm
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
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Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Thu Aug 27 10:11 am
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Wed Aug 26 8:07 pm
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
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The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
Sun Aug 23 9:16 am
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
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The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
Sun Aug 23 9:16 am
This year, emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how residents of Martha Vineyard are addressing an epidemic of Alpha-gal, and talks with experts about how best to avoid tick bites.
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Olympic champ Jenny Simpson says running revealed her rare heart condition
Sat Aug 22 2:32 pm
Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades.
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Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Wed Aug 19 7:33 pm
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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Experimental melanoma vaccine shows promising results
Wed Aug 19 7:31 pm
An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
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Moving Through Grief
Wed Aug 19 7:00 am
August is National Grief Awareness Month, and Kate Doerge wants to reimagine how we deal with grief. After the experience of losing her 16-year-old daughter, Kate decided it was time to reframe the feeling of sadness. We've all heard of the five stages of grief, but Kate suggests there are five actions to help you learn how to carry your grief. Plus, Norah talks about how she wants to be remembered, and Kate tells us how to show up for people who are grieving.
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From 2024: Tommy John on Tommy John surgery, before and after
Tue Aug 18 6:17 pm
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
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