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Cancer patients are confronting widespread shortages of chemotherapy drugs

Chemotherapy drugs, particularly those used to treat kids’ cancers, are among those medications experiencing some of the most prolonged shortages.

If you’re hurt in a fall, follow these tips for recovery

Some falls can cause traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, even death. These moves can help you heal faster.

The ‘silent’ disease of osteoporosis affects 10 million Americans

Each year, about 2 million broken bones can be attributed to osteoporosis, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

Native American women face heart risks while pregnant, group says

The majority of Native American and Alaska Native women already have heart problems when they become pregnant, the researchers write.

‘MacGyver med’ and rock-and-roll: Event medicine is the ticket for some

From Coachella to the Preakness to Lollapalooza, these doctors see it all: blue patients, drunken falls, overheated dancers and much more.

Measles case reported in Montgomery County, Md.

A case of measles has been reported in Montgomery County, the first reported case in Maryland since 2019.

As mpox worries return ahead of Pride, a leather convention offers hope

Chicago’s rise in mpox cases raised concerns about spread at the city’s International Mr. Leather convention. The virus is spreading sexually among gay men.

Why wildfire smoke is bad for your health

Here’s what you need to know about wildfire smoke, including the plumes blowing to the south from eastern Canada and how to protect yourself.

Birth rates among teens and young women hit record low in 2022, CDC says

The 2022 numbers also show record low birth rates among women in their early 20s and a consistent rise in birth rates for women 35 and older.

New AI tool searches genetic haystacks to find disease-causing variants

PrimateAI-3D was trained on the genetic blueprints of 233 primate species to help scientists sift through millions of variants and find ones that can cause harm.