Polio Is Now in NYC's Sewage, Suggesting That the Virus Is Circulating

NEW YORK - The polio virus has been found in New York City's wastewater in another sign that the disease, which hadn't been seen in the U.S. in a decade , is quietly spreading...

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Mount Sinai and Regeneron Genetics Center launch a new human genome sequencing research project

Mount Sinai Health System and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have launched a new human genome sequencing research project called the Mount Sinai Million Health...

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Novartis Reports Zolgensma Caused Two Deaths From Liver Failure

Novartis on Thursday reported two patient fatalities due to acute liver failure following treatment with Zolgensma gene therapy used to treat spinal muscular atrophy. Reuters...

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COVID mRNA Vaccine Safe for Pregnant Women, Large Study Affirms

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines have been safe for pregnant women, according to observational data from a large Canadian study. In fact, the pregnant women reported fewer serious health...

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COVID Bright Spot: People May Have Smoked Less During Pandemic

Health gains from a drop in smoking could be long lasting, a recent study found. Medscape Medical News

1 hour ago - Medscape - 2 articles

Early physical therapy for low back pain associated with less health care utilization

While rates varied from state to state, early initiation of physical therapy for acute low back pain was associated with less 30-day and 1-year health care utilization in the...

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Senate Finance Committee Looks at Amgen Taxes, Widening Drugmaker Probe

The US Senate Finance Committee is widening its investigation into the tax practices of US drugmakers to include Amgen, according to a letter sent on Thursday by the...

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Most athletic coaches, officials consider risks of extreme temperatures on athlete health

According to survey results, most Texas high school and collegiate athletic coaches, staff and trainers are considering the implications of extreme heat on outdoor sports...

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Hilary Duff Is Every Working Mom Who Has Dealt With Hand Foot Mouth Disease

No matter how you slice it, it's hard to go to work and leave your sick children at home. They want you to care for them, and you want to be at their side - but, most times...

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Health officials say polio has been found in New York City sewage, suggesting wider spread of virus among unvaccinated

2 hours ago - ABC News - 3 articles