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If you want more happiness in your life, ask yourself this simple question

NPR Health

Happier podcast, says happiness is less about attaining joy than it is about growing in the right direction. She explains how to make small changes that can move you toward happiness and why knowing yourself helps contribute to this emotion.'/> Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, explains the secret to happiness and why knowing your personality type can help you make better decisions about what can bring you more joy.

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Warren calls on Oz to sever financial ties to health care, pharmaceutical companies

The Hill

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has written a letter to Mehmet Oz, asking him to make a series of commitments to avoid conflicts of interests ahead of his confirmation hearing Friday to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Warren called on Oz to divest from any remaining financial interests in health-related companies to patents that, if confirmed as CMS administrator, he would have the power to influence; to recuse himself from matters that involve his former employers a

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An urgent argument for the HPV vaccine

NPR Health

Data shows it can prevent six types of cancer. But anti-vaccine activists, including U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have helped dampen its usage.

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Want to preserve biodiversity? Go big

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Large, undisturbed forests are better for harboring biodiversity than fragmented landscapes, according to recent research. Ecologists agree that habitat loss and the fragmentation of forests reduces biodiversity in the remaining fragments. But ecologists don't agree whether it's better to focus on preserving many smaller, fragmented tracts of land or larger, continuous landscapes.

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5 years since the pandemic started, long COVID patients are still hoping for a cure

NPR Health

They're pushing for more funding to find effective treatments. Researchers are finally starting to make headway but have a way to go.

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Will Scalp Cooling Prevent Hair Loss During Cancer Treatment?

Black Health Matters

For many women of color, hair represents culture, identity, and self-expression. Facing hair loss during cancer treatment adds a deeply personal challenge to an already difficult journey. One option that is gaining attention is scalp cooling using cold caps. This technique helps reduce hair loss during chemotherapy, but how does it work for women with textured hair?

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Wildfires are complicating cancer care: Study

The Hill

Wildfires and other climate-induced weather extremes are posing an increased threat to cancer patients by shifting their treatment trajectories and access to care, a new study has determined. Patients recovering from lung cancer surgery within an active wildfire zone required longer hospital stays than those in areas that had no such blazes, scientists reported in the study, published on Wednesday in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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Unraveling an oral health mystery leads to rare autoimmune diagnosis

NC Health News

By Anne Blythe Christine Letsky-Anderson remembers well the day that her medical odyssey began. It was in the spring of 2023, and the Virginia resident was sipping a Chick-fil-A lemonade one morning. “My mouth burst into blisters everywhere,” Letsky-Anderson told NC Health News in a recent phone interview. Finding the cause of those painful blisters that erupted into patches of sores sent her from one doctor to another for a year and a half before a dermatologist at UNC Health finall

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'Grandpas United' creates volunteer opportunities for the benefit of young and old

NPR Health

Older men get a surprisingly large benefit from volunteering opportunities that they find meaningful. "Grandpas United" brings them into schools for life lessons that benefit both generations.

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Atlanta study finds relationship between childhood trauma and heart health in Black women

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. While theres a growing body of evidence addressing the relationship of childhood trauma to heart health , Telisa Spikes wanted to take a deeper dive into the experiences of Black adults. To do so, the assistant professor at Emory Universitys Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing used a unique dataset about healthy Black adults in Atlanta.

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What it's like to navigate cancer while parenting

NPR Health

As cancer among younger people spikes, more patients are raising young children. The emotional and financial challenges can be intense.

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BHM Winter Summit Rewind: Exploring the Impact of Nutrition & Exercise on Your Health

Black Health Matters

Presented By MERCK & CO., INC. Corynne L. Corbett, Editorial Director, Black Health Matters, Dashaun Johnson Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN Healthcare professionals Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN, and trainer Dashaun Johnson joined Black Health Matters Editorial Director Corynne L. Corbett to discuss weight, nutrition, and exercise.

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Finding sustainable work you love in an era of relentless layoffs

Association of Health Care Journalists

If youre a health journalist who has recently been laid off or bought out, you might feel lost, discouraged, angry or scared. Even if youre gainfully employed as a staffer or freelancer, you probably experience waves of uncertainty about the profession and your place in it from time to time. We get it and we’re here to offer not just encouragement and community, but also advice from writers, editors and recruiters with personal experience and an intimate understanding of the journalism la

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Ahead of Holi, understanding the impact of colours on skin health

The Hindu

Many commercial powders contain artificial dyes and heavy metals that can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other health concerns.

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First operating system for quantum networks

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have announced the creation of the first operating system designed for quantum networks: QNodeOS. The research marks a major step forward in transforming quantum networking from a theoretical concept to a practical technology that could revolutionize the future of the internet.

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Medicaid cuts = Higher work comp spend

Managed Care Matters

Next year 11 million Americans will lose health insurance when Republicans kill Medicaid expansion. Healthcare spending will be cut by $99 billion. Hospitals will see a net loss of $50 billion - $32 billion from lower Medicaid reimbursement and $19 billion in unreimbursed healthcare for the uninsured. From WRJF - Eight states - Arizona, Indiana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Oregon would see healthcare spending drop by more than 6%.

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The importance of governance in data modernization

Public Health Informatics Institute Newsletters

Senior informatics analyst Sarah Shaw reflects on last year's Data Modernization Boot Camp and how it spawned their online Data Governance course. The post The importance of governance in data modernization appeared first on PHII.

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Rewind the Session: Multiple Myeloma in the Community

Black Health Matters

Presented By Bristol Myers Squibb Dr. Amany Keruakous, MD, shared vital information about multiple myeloma with the audience at the Black Health Matters 2025 Health Summit & Expo. Multiple myeloma disproportionately impacts the Black community in major ways. According to the Journal of Blood Advances, AAs have a higher risk of MM and the precursor condition monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance compared with White individuals.

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Black holes: not endings, but beginnings? New research could revolutionize our understanding of the universe

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New research suggests black holes may transition into 'white holes', ejecting matter and potentially even time back into the universe, defying our current understanding of these cosmic giants.

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What is viral meningitis?

The Hindu

What are the symptoms of viral meningitis, and how is it treated?

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How your gut microbiome shapes anxiety

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers examine the role of the gut microbiome in the development of anxiety disorders.

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Robotics and spinal stimulation restore movement in paralysis

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have developed an approach that combines rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord stimulation to restore movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The technology enhances rehabilitation and enables activities like cycling and walking outdoors.

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How the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Unifies Interstate Data for Improved Outcomes

Bamboo News

Despite Delawares small population size of one million, nearly 15% of the state population (150,000 adults) have a mental health condition and 42,000 have a serious mental illness. We sat down with Michelle Singletary-Twyman, the Division Director of Operations at the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health in Delaware, to learn more about Delawares current care collaboration challenges and goals.

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US states push to ban food dyes amid distrust of FDA

Environmental Health News

States across the U.S., driven by public health concerns, are rushing to ban synthetic food dyes linked to health risks, citing both a lack of federal action and mounting public pressure. Carey Gillam reports for The New Lede. In short: A dozen states, including West Virginia and Oklahoma, are moving to ban food dyes due to health concerns, particularly for children.

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How climate change affects rain and floods

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Climate change may lead to more precipitation and more intense floods. A new study shows that to understand the details of this relationship, it is important to distinguish between different types of rainfall and flood events -- namely, between short-term events that occur on a time scale of hours, and longer-term events that last several days. In each case, climate change has a different impact.

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Use digital tools to dramatically cut no-shows and increase revenue 

Phreesia

At the 2025 Association of Dermatology Administrators and Managers (ADAM) Annual Meeting, Phreesia highlighted how digital tools are transforming workflows at dermatology organizations nationwide. These tools are helping organizations meet their goals by making operations smoother, improving the patient experience, and helping drive increased revenue.

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How the brain uses 'building blocks' to navigate social interactions

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Our brains use basic 'building blocks' of information to keep track of how people interact, enabling us to navigate complex social interactions, finds a new study.

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Apple peels beat some diabetes drugs at blocking blood sugar spikes

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers found that apple peels from local and commercial varieties are rich in phenolic compounds with antioxidant and antidiabetic properties. The local cultivar Amarilla de Octubre showed the highest bioactivity, suggesting potential for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.

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Entwined dwarf stars reveal their location thanks to repeated radio bursts

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A white dwarf and a red dwarf star have been discovered closely orbiting each other emitting radio pulses every two hours. Their findings means we know it isn't just neutron stars that emit such pulses, but these are spaced unusually far apart.

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Don’t sleep over it: debunking slumber myths and embracing healthy habits

The Hindu

Proper sleep aids in muscle repair, brain function, hormone regulation, and stress reduction.

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Signs of alien life may be hiding in these gases

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists identify a new way to detect life in outer space with currently existing telescopes. The method hinges on worlds that look nothing like Earth, and gases rarely considered in the search for extraterrestrials.

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Targeted alpha therapy offers new hope for treating metastatic melanoma

News Medical Health Sciences

Metastatic melanoma, also known as stage IV melanoma, is a type of skin cancer that spreads to other parts of the body.

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Detection and Decontamination of Chronic Wasting Disease Prions during Venison Processing

Preventing Chronic Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease Prions and Venison

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Concussions in college athletes lead to brain changes lasting a year

News Medical Health Sciences

For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a study published on March 12, 2025, online in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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