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A cosmetic process known as a “vampire facial” is considered to be a more affordable and less invasive option than getting a facelift, but the process can be a serious health hazard if done in unsanitary conditions, according to a new report. That proved to be the case for three women who likely contracted HIV
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Joel Embiid discloses Bell’s palsy diagnosis after Sixers’ win over Knicks Joel Embiid discloses Bell’s palsy diagnosis after Sixers’ win over Knicks 10:19 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Joel Embiid said after the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the New York Knicks Thursday night that he’s been dealing with a case of Bell’s palsy, a health condition that
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The Agriculture Department is ordering the dairy industry to test milk-producing cows for infections from highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI H5N1, before they’re moved between states, federal officials announced Wednesday. USDA’s move to ramp up testing requirements for HPAI H5N1 comes after the Food and Drug Administration disclosed Tuesday that samples of pasteurized milk
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Renée Fleming talks new book “Music and Mind” – CBS News Watch CBS News Renée Fleming is a five-time Grammy winner, a Kennedy Center honoree and a longtime advocate for the healing power of the arts. For her new book “Music and Mind,” Fleming collected essays from leading scientists, artists and health care providers. They
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CDC study says not enough women are current with mammograms CDC study says not enough women are current with mammograms 02:01 SACRAMENTO — A simple mammogram can be life-saving. The problem is that not enough women are getting them. Dr. Debra Houry, the chief medical officer of the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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The Russia-based cybercriminals who attacked a UnitedHealth Group-owned company in February did not walk away from the endeavor empty-handed. “A ransom was paid as part of the company’s commitment to do all it could to protect patient data from disclosure,” a UnitedHealth Group spokesperson confirmed with CBS News late Monday. The spokesperson did not disclose
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At least 125 measles cases have been reported across 17 states so far this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, up from 121 cases last week. More cases have now been reported this year than in all of 2022, the most recent annual peak of measles infections. Cases of measles had
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Is this tote bag the new Stanley mug? Is this tote bag the new Stanley mug? 01:45 Trader Joe’s has pulled Infinite Herbs-branded basil from its shelves in 29 states after a salmonella outbreak has left 12 people sickened. The organic basil was sold in 2.5-ounce clamshell-style plastic containers, according to a Wednesday statement from
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A healthy diet includes ample portions of fruits and vegetables, but not the unhealthy dose of pesticides found in about one in five of the produce examined by Consumer Reports. An examination of 59 common fruits and vegetables found pesticides posed significant risks in 20% of them, from bell peppers, blueberries and green beans to
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London — U.K. lawmakers have voted decisively in favor of legislation aimed at eventually banning smoking in Britain. The controversial Tobacco and Vapes Bill is now one step closer to becoming law after clearing its first hurdle in parliament. The bill would make it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born after January 1, 2009, with
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