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4 Northeastern grad students have chickenpox, school says
Four Boston-area Northeastern University graduate students living off-campus have been diagnosed with chickenpox, the school told members of the community Friday. The four, who weren’t identified, were being treated for the viral disease as they isolated, according to the message from Northeastern University Health and Counseling Services, shared Monday with NBC10 Boston. People who have had the disease or...
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Hoda Kotb's powerful advice about breast cancer and 4 words that became her mantra
The TODAY co-anchor explains why she became “wildly fearless” and the conversation with a stranger that changed her life.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are the early signs to watch for
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are the symptoms and signs of breast cancer, and how you can lower your risk.
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Mass. man died of EEE, family says, asking why state didn't announce it
An Acton man died EEE last month, according to his family and the town. His death is the first publicly linked to the mosquito-borne illness in Massachusetts this year.
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NBA gives away sherpas from Jill Martin's new line for breast cancer awareness
Proceeds of the sherpas featuring the NBA and WNBA logos turned pink go to the Basser Center for BRCA research.
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EEE in Mass.: Why we don't know if any patient has died so far this year
It’s not yet public information whether any of Massachusetts’ four human EEE infections reported this year have resulted in the person dying, under DPH policy.
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1 in 3 teens can't get tampons or pads during their periods, study finds
A third of teens and young adults in the U.S. can’t afford or otherwise access menstrual products, according to new research from Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.
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After 60 years of writing letters, pen pals meet face-to-face for the first time
The lifelong pen pals have written letters and made phone calls for over six decades, but never once saw each other in person — until now.
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Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says
A federal judge has ordered further regulation of fluoride in drinking water because high levels could pose a risk to the intellectual development of children.
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A lobster-based skincare you'll be ‘hooked' on
Co-Founders of Marin Skincare, Amber Boutiette and Patrick Breeding share the unlikely ingredient to add to your routine: Lobster!
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These are the ‘Nicest Places In America' in 2024, according to Reader's Digest
Reader’s Digest’s list of 2024 Nicest Places in America names locations across the U.S. known for their kindness and community spirit.
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What to know about flu, COVID shots as the season approaches
The flu’s arrival is still about a month away, but health professionals say the latest shots are now available to protect yourself from whatever the annual season of misery might bring. “We don’t have any indication that a bad flu season is coming based on currently available data,” said Dr. Shira Doron, of Tufts Medical Center The CDC recommends...
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Flu season is coming. Here's what to know about vaccine shots
We’re all getting reminders about flu shots and COVID vaccines, and with the season approaching, experts say it’s important to continue getting vaccinated.
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Girl, 7, ‘allergic' to light must hide from the sun, cover every inch of skin
After mystery symptoms as a baby, she was diagnosed with a rare disorder that forces her to shun all UV light. She got to be a kid at a sun-proof camp.
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Severe obesity is on the rise in the US
Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S. About 4 in 10 Americans have obesity overall and about 1 in 10 have severe obesity.
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Do GLP-1 supplements work? What to know about ‘nature's Ozempic'
The products are being advertised as more affordable alternatives to blockbuster weight-loss drugs. Here’s what doctors think about them.
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Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens
The U.S. is experiencing more than four times as many whooping cough cases compared with last year — a spike that some experts attribute to post-pandemic vaccine fatigue.
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How a Boston Children's Hospital program helped a family with a critically sick kid
Boston Children’s Hospital’s Milagros para Niños program supports Latino families whose kids need life-saving care, like Layla, who needed a liver transplant to survive. She’s now thriving, thanks in part to Milagros para Niños, which is now celebrating its 15th year....
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Breast cancer at 38 left 1 woman weak and vulnerable. How strength training got her in the best shape of her life
Once Cait Lowry finished breast cancer treatment, weight lifting helped her rebuild muscle, boost her energy and fight brain fog and insomnia.
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Find your Zen with these easy and relaxing moves
Learn how to channel your inner Zen with these fun and easy tips from Sonya Masur, Founder of Zenathon an event dedicated to global peace and self care.
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