A surprising cause of some urinary tract infections: Contaminated meat​A surprising cause of some urinary tract infections: Contaminated meat 

A surprising cause of some urinary tract infections: Contaminated meat​A surprising cause of some urinary tract infections: Contaminated meat 

 Although many urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by improper hygiene or sexual contact, a study shows that some resulted from chicken, turkey, pork or beef that carried E. coli bacteria.  ​​Although many urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by improper hygiene or sexual contact, a study shows that some resulted from chicken, turkey, pork or…

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New AI Tool Can Predict Breast Cancer Risk​New AI Tool Can Predict Breast Cancer Risk 

 A new artificial intelligence model called Clairity Breast is being used to predict a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer by using the information hidden inside a standard mammogram. In studies, Clairity’s predictions were roughly 30% more accurate than traditional risk models which rely on family and personal health history. NBC’s Savannah Sellers reports for…

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With a tiny eye implant and special glasses, some legally blind patients can read again​With a tiny eye implant and special glasses, some legally blind patients can read again 

With a tiny eye implant and special glasses, some legally blind patients can read again​With a tiny eye implant and special glasses, some legally blind patients can read again 

 People with a leading cause of blindness were able to read again thanks to a tiny wireless chip implanted in the back of the eye and specialized augmented glasses, according to study results published Monday in the New England Journal of Medicine.  ​​People with a leading cause of blindness were able to read again thanks to…

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The next cancer-fighting mRNA vaccine may already be here​The next cancer-fighting mRNA vaccine may already be here 

The next cancer-fighting mRNA vaccine may already be here​The next cancer-fighting mRNA vaccine may already be here 

 Covid vaccines may come with a tantalizing benefit that has nothing to do with the virus they’re designed to protect against: boosting the immune system to better fight tumors during cancer treatment  ​​Covid vaccines may come with a tantalizing benefit that has nothing to do with the virus they’re designed to protect against: boosting the immune…

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A brain training game boosts a chemical linked to memory and learning, new research shows​A brain training game boosts a chemical linked to memory and learning, new research shows 

A brain training game boosts a chemical linked to memory and learning, new research shows​A brain training game boosts a chemical linked to memory and learning, new research shows 

 A cognitive training program may boost production of a brain chemical that plays a vital role in memory and attention, a new study finds.  ​​A cognitive training program may boost production of a brain chemical that plays a vital role in memory and attention, a new study finds. 

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How bad will the flu be? Here’s what to know ahead of an unpredictable season​How bad will the flu be? Here’s what to know ahead of an unpredictable season 

How bad will the flu be? Here’s what to know ahead of an unpredictable season​How bad will the flu be? Here’s what to know ahead of an unpredictable season 

 After a rough, record-setting flu season, doctors and health officials are bracing for another wave of fever, misery and respiratory distress.  ​​After a rough, record-setting flu season, doctors and health officials are bracing for another wave of fever, misery and respiratory distress. 

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Frustration grows amid measles outbreak quarantines across several states​Frustration grows amid measles outbreak quarantines across several states 

Frustration grows amid measles outbreak quarantines across several states​Frustration grows amid measles outbreak quarantines across several states 

 The measles outbreak among children in South Carolina is still growing, even though a small number of the quarantined school kids have been allowed back in class.  ​​The measles outbreak among children in South Carolina is still growing, even though a small number of the quarantined school kids have been allowed back in class. 

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What to Know About Open Enrollment: Costs, Deadlines, More​What to Know About Open Enrollment: Costs, Deadlines, More 

 It’s almost open enrollment season and there could be significant price increases for millions of Americans this year so NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to break down what to know, including rising premiums and copays, how the government shutdown will impact deadlines, contribution limits to FSAs and HSAs, and more.  ​​It’s almost open enrollment season and…

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Trump announces plan to lower the cost of a common IVF drug​Trump announces plan to lower the cost of a common IVF drug 

Trump announces plan to lower the cost of a common IVF drug​Trump announces plan to lower the cost of a common IVF drug 

 President Donald Trump announced a deal with the maker of a common IVF drug, which pledged to sell its fertility medications at a discount through the direct-to-consumer TrumpRx website.  ​​President Donald Trump announced a deal with the maker of a common IVF drug, which pledged to sell its fertility medications at a discount through the direct-to-consumer…

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Exposure to any germs could’ve killed her, until a gene therapy treatment changed her life​Exposure to any germs could’ve killed her, until a gene therapy treatment changed her life 

Exposure to any germs could’ve killed her, until a gene therapy treatment changed her life​Exposure to any germs could’ve killed her, until a gene therapy treatment changed her life 

 New research found that gene therapy for children with “bubble boy disease,” or SCID, was successful in 95% of trial participants.  ​​New research found that gene therapy for children with “bubble boy disease,” or SCID, was successful in 95% of trial participants. 

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