Doctors seek help from AI in medical diagnosis
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U.S. life expectancy rose last year, hitting highest level since pandemic
The Summary U.S. life expectancy jumped to 78.4 years last year, the highest it has been since 2019, before the pandemic. A decline in Covid deaths was a primary factor in the upward trend. Covid fell from the fourth-leading cause of death in 2022 to the 10th in 2023. Drug overdose deaths also decreased last […]
Arizona high school program prepares students for medical careers
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Arizona high school program prepares students for medical careers 05:04 UP NEXT Doctors seek help from AI in medical diagnosis 05:48 CDC reports first severe human case of bird flu in U.S. 01:57 Self reflection tips: How to […]
CDC reports first severe case of bird flu in U.S.
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U.S. reports first severe human case of bird flu
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with bird flu — the country’s first severe human H5N1 infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The patient is experiencing severe respiratory illness related to H5N1 infection and is currently hospitalized in critical condition,” said Emma Herrock, a spokeswoman for the Louisiana Department of Health. […]
As health secretary, RFK Jr. could hold enormous influence over childhood vaccines
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. meets with Senate Republicans on the Hill this week in an effort to secure his confirmation as secretary of health and human services, his biggest hurdle may be convincing them that he doesn’t hold extreme views on vaccines. That could prove difficult, however, as Kennedy has spent decades publicly opposing […]
How to look back to move forward with intention
Before turning to new year resolutions and fresh starts, it’s important to reflect on how far you’ve come so psychiatrist Dr. Samantha Boardman joins TODAY with tips on how to do that, including asking yourself the right questions, identifying patterns, reaching out to people you haven’t connected with in a while, and more.Dec. 18, 2024 […]
UnitedHealth is contributing to the Dow’s historic losing streak
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is hitting the skids, weighed down in large part by UnitedHealth Group since one of its top executives was killed. The Dow fell 267 points Tuesday, closing 0.6% lower after nine straight days of declines — its longest losing streak since 1978. The downturn has coincided with a steep drop […]
Tennessee woman accused of selling fake weight loss drugs as counterfeit concerns grow
The first tip came into West Tennessee law enforcement about two months ago: A resident in the area was selling cheap versions of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs. According to officials with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, the tipster believed the products couldn’t be legitimate due to their unusually low prices: A 10-milligram […]
Medication abortions may be more painful than women expect, study finds
Many women are surprised by how much pain they experience during a medication abortion, a study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health found. More than 60% of abortions in the U.S. are medication abortions, meaning a person takes two drugs, often at home, to end a pregnancy. The study, which surveyed […]